On the surface, tapping, the popular term for EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques- looks like we are tapping on certain parts of our body. We are. When we feel distressed in some way, our body becomes activated. All kinds of stress hormones are released. We feel a physiological response such as tension or nervousness or pain. Tapping on our subtle energy centers while focusing on that distress stimulates the flow of a neutralizing and calming response to the brain.
Often, you will begin to yawn and notice a sense of release and relief just by beginning the process. And that may be all you need at that very moment. More often than not, however, it is just the beginning and deeper work is required to achieve the greatest benefit and desired results.
Imagine an iceberg.
Your distress is the tip. It is what you feel.
Beneath this tip is a vast underwater mountain of past events, unkind words spoken to you, demands for perfection, and other experiences which may or may not have anything to do with your current issue.
Yet, these negative experiences from our past still affect us because they carry an energy, a “charge” that is triggered in certain circumstances. Talking helps. Without a means to neutralize the energy within, we still feel that anxiety.
Here, you see an illustration of our subtle energy systems, including the meridians, or energy pathways.
Tapping on certain acupuncture points along those meridians, while we focus on a specific emotional or physical pain or limiting belief, releases stuck energy, stimulating and balancing the flow of our subtle energy system. Doing so aids the body’s natural ability to heal emotionally and physically.
EFT safely and gently releases and neutralizes the root causes of our present day distress. As our energy system is balanced in a deep and lasting way, we are able to experience greater calm, confidence, and new perspectives.
“Our session together facilitated an immediate release of this anger and allowed me to cultivate feelings of safety and comfort that had previously eluded me. I am now able to feel peace.”
