Hi khango,

It may be necessary to get into a deeper level of trance before starting with Rope. After relaxing, spend several minutes keeping your mind clear and imaging walking down stairs, going down in an elevator, climbing down a ladder, etc. Some kind of downward-moving imagery. Focus more time on getting into a better level of trance rather than letting the rope technique get you there.

When you feel yourself in a light to medium level of trance, go for the exit using Rope, switching techniques that you find effective. It may take some experimentation to see what combination is most effective for you. I find personally difficult doing one technique for too long; I find my mind stays more alert when I am switching from technique to technique every few minutes.