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 change
sorrow
feeling vulnerable
worry
obsession compulsive behavior
Allows: Ability to move forwardletting go of the old, healing from grief finding
happiness 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 thought
lack 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: Traumahurt
sadness
restlessness
frustration
impatience
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: Rageanger
resentment
fear of change
muddled thinking
Allows: Claritycompassion
UNDER EYE: Stomach Meridian
Located on the bone underneath the eye, directly under the pupil
Releases: Fearanxiety
emptiness
worry
nervousness
disappointment
Allows: Contentmentcalmness
feeling safe
UNDER NOSE: Governing Meridian
Located under the nose, above the upper lip
Releases: Embarrassmentpowerlessness
shame
guilt
grief
fear of ridicule
fear of failurepsychological reversals
Allows: Self-acceptanceself-empowerment
compassion for self and others
CHIN: Central Meridian
Located just under the bottom lip
Releases: Confusionuncertainty
shame
embarrassment
second guessing decisions
Allows: Claritycertainty
confidence
self-acceptance
COLLAR BONE: Kidney Meridian
Located at knob of the collarbone
Releases: Psychological reversalfeeling stuck
indecision
worry
general stress
Allows: Ease in moving forwardconfidence
clarity
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: Guiltworry
obsessing
hopelessness
insecurity
poor self-esteem
Allows: Clarityconfidence
relaxation
compassion for self and others
UNDER BREAST: Liver Meridian
Releases: Angerdepression
impatience
short temper
hatred
jealousy
self-insistence
insecurity
Allows: Planning skillsendurance
perseverance
spiritual inquiry
ambition
patience sense of well-being
GAMUT:
Little Finger: Heart Meridian
Ring Finger: Triple Warmer Meridian
Middle Finger: Pericardium Meridian
Thumb: Lung Meridian
Releases: Unsociable naturestandoffish
lack of humor
poor decision-making abilities forgetfulness
rambling thoughts
Allows: Sociable natureability to work well in groups
personal warmth
sense of humor liking for others