Heal Yourself with EFT Tapping
By Janice Sherman
EFT tapping is an alternative modality that seeks to stimulate the pathways, or meridians, of the energetic body.
Although some research attributes improved mental outlook and mood to the placebo effect, practitioners may find this drug-free tool useful.
Guest blogger Janice Sherman is the owner and instructor for Yoga Gal. Her teaching is grounded in over 10 years of instructor experience and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She specializes in personalizing her classes to the needs of the individual; fitness and health are for EVERYONE.
Janice leads classes and workshops on Mindfulness and Meditation and is part of Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. In 2021, she earned her 500 hour vinyasa yoga certification with Jason Crandell Yoga.
WHAT IS EFT TAPPING?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is an alternative medicine technique that combines energy healing and psychology to aid in the treatment of emotional difficulties and trauma. It involves tapping on different points on your body while talking through the issues.
Tapping Points
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF EFT?
EFT tapping was used in the 1970s when several doctors began stimulating acupressure points to help their patients deal with stress, fear, and phobias. Some scientists believe that tapping works by stimulating the central nervous system to release helpful chemicals. What is Tapping
WHAT CAN YOU TREAT WITH EFT?
Today, EFT Tapping is used to treat an extensive list of conditions including: chronic pain., uncomfortable emotions, PTSD, self esteem, weight management, sleep difficulties, and limiting beliefs. Because of the positive mind body connection, tapping is also utilized with chronic medical conditions, including cancer. Tap Into Better health with EFT
HOW DO YOU TAP?
3 Steps for a Tapping Practice
Identify the problem: Trouble Sleeping, Don’t Like my body, Not Smart Enough, Not Perfect
Create a Set up statement: Even though I (State the Problem),
Add the Affirmation: I choose to love and accept myself.
Example #1: Tapping for Perfectionism
Add the Tapping Points: Karate chop the side of the hand 3 times and say: Even though I am not perfect, I choose to love and accept myself.
Top of Head: I am afraid that I won’t be perfect.
Eyebrows: I want to be perfect, all the time.
Side of Eyes: I am so hard on myself,
Cheeks: And it keeps me from enjoying what I am doing.
Under Nose: I don’t know what this is about,
Under Chin: But I choose to love and accept myself.
Chest: Even though I wish I were perfect, I choose to let that go. Now, check-in with yourself.
Example #2
Top of Head: I have such a strong need to be perfect.
Eyebrows: What is that about?
Side of Eyes: Is it true that I need to be perfect? Is it really true ?
Cheeks: Even though it is quite hard to let that go,
Under Nose: I choose to care for myself.
Chin: I choose to release this need to be perfect 100% of the time.
Chest: I choose to let it go! Check in with yourself. How do you feel?
Example #3:
Top of Head: It is NOT possible to be perfect!
Eyebrows: When I make mistakes,
Side of Eyes: I am learning & growing.
Cheeks: Even though this is not easy, I choose GROWTH.
Under Nose: I am growing, learning, and healing.
Chin: I choose to GROW.
Hands on Heart: Take a deep breath in/deep breath out.
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