EFT TAPPING POINTS & CORRELATING MERIDIANS
Refer to EFT Tapping Points for a diagram of the locations of each point.
THE SET UP
Karate Chop: Small Intestine Meridian
This is used for the EFT setup statement.
The karate chop point is located on the soft fleshy part of the hand, between the base of the pinky finger and the wrist. It is the part of the hand used in a 'karate chop'.
Releases: Psychological reversal (feeling stuck or frozen) inability to let go resistance to changesorrowfeeling vulnerableworryobsession compulsive behavior
Allows: Ability to move forwardletting go of the old, healing from grief findinghappiness in/connecting to the present moment
TAPPING POINTS
TOP OF HEAD: Hundred Meeting Points' Meridian
This is an important energy center as many meridians meet at the top of the head. It is also in the area of the Seventh Chakra or Crown, which is the spiritual energy center. Some say that stimulating this area wakes up the entire energy system and encourages the body-mind to pay attention to what we are about to address. This point is highly sensitive so be very gentle when tapping.
Releases: The inner criticobsessive thoughtlack of focus
Allows: Spiritual discernment connection insight intuition focus wisdom clarity
EYEBROW: Bladder Meridian
Located at the beginning of the eyebrow, just up and over from the bridge of the nose.
Releases: Traumahurtsadness restlessnessfrustrationimpatience dread
Allows: Peaceemotional healing
SIDE of EYE: Gall Bladder Meridian
Located at the end of the eyebrow just at the corner of the eye
Releases: Rageangerresentmentfear of changemuddled thinking
Allows: Claritycompassion
UNDER EYE: Stomach Meridian
Located on the bone underneath the eye, directly under the pupil
Releases: Fearanxietyemptinessworrynervousnessdisappointment
Allows: Contentmentcalmnessfeeling safe
UNDER NOSE: Governing Meridian
Located under the nose, above the upper lip
Releases: Embarrassmentpowerlessnessshameguiltgrieffear of ridicule
fear of failurepsychological reversals
Allows: Self-acceptanceself-empowermentcompassion for self and others
CHIN: Central Meridian
Located just under the bottom lip
Releases: Confusionuncertaintyshameembarrassmentsecond guessing decisions
Allows: Claritycertaintyconfidenceself-acceptance
COLLAR BONE: Kidney Meridian
Located at knob of the collarbone
Releases: Psychological reversalfeeling stuckindecisionworrygeneral stress
Allows: Ease in moving forwardconfidenceclarity
ADDITIONAL TAPPING POINTS
These points were part of the original technique and are not used as frequently now due to the effectiveness of the technique with the shorter version.
UNDER ARM: Spleen Meridian
About 4 inches directly below the arm pitv
Releases: Guiltworryobsessinghopelessnessinsecuritypoor self-esteem
Allows: Clarityconfidencerelaxationcompassion for self and others
UNDER BREAST: Liver Meridian
Releases: Angerdepression impatience short temperhatredjealousyself-insistenceinsecurity
Allows: Planning skillsenduranceperseverancespiritual inquiryambitionpatience sense of well-being
GAMUT:
Little Finger: Heart Meridian
Ring Finger: Triple Warmer Meridian
Middle Finger: Pericardium Meridian
Thumb: Lung Meridian
Releases: Unsociable naturestandoffishlack of humor poor decision-making abilities forgetfulnessrambling thoughts
Allows: Sociable natureability to work well in groupspersonal warmthsense of humor liking for others