Meridian Tapping
and Energy Flow Techniques
Meridian Tapping Techniques and Energy Psychology may be relatively new terms, but their roots trace back thousands of years. Tracing and tapping meridians to improve physical and mental health started in ancient China where they perfected the art of acupuncture and acupressure. In the 1900's, a chiropractor named George Goodhart realized that you could use acupressure points to aid physical conditions. John Diamond learned in his psychiatry practice that he could help people by making statements and stimulating acupoints at the same time. These discoveries led to the development of Touch for health and Brain Gym. These methods use kinesiology (muscle testing) to access the wisdom of the bodymind without interference from the conscious mind. Then you encourage the body and mind to return to balance by stimulating acupoints, moving energy along meridian lines, and doing energy exercises. At about the same time, Dr. Roger Callahan discovered that by tapping meridians in a correct sequence you could alleviate fear.His work, known as Thought Field Therapy, is a complex system that uses muscle testing to determine the tapping sequences. From Dr. Callahan's work, other meridian tapping techniques were developed. This field of work became known as Energy Psychology. More recently, the term Energy Psychology is being changed to Energy Flow Techniques. This term more accurately represents the purpose of these techniques - to balance and harmonize the flow of energy within an individual's energy field.
The Emotional Freedom Technique
Gary Craig was a student of Dr. Callahan. In the mid 1990's, Gary introduced a simplified version of meridian tapping to the world. He named his method the Emotional Freedom Technique,
or EFT for short. This has become the most popular of all the meridian tapping techniques. EFT is used worldwide by therapists and lay persons alike. It is based on the fundamental belief that stuck negative emotions result from a disruption of the body's energy system. When you release the disruption using a series of statements and tapping, energy flow is restored so is your innate ability to heal. The bodymind has a lightning speed communication matrix that runs throughout the entire body. When you tap anywhere on the body, the entire matrix receives the message to move the energy.
By tapping the meridian points while focusing on a disturbing incident or feeling, energy flow is balanced and harmonized. You may still remember the event that caused the disruption, but the negative emotional charge is eliminated or greatly reduced. It is also believed and supported by some research, that when you tap on your body when you feel stressed, it sends the signal to your brain that you are safe and its okay to relax. Otherwise you wouldn't be sitting there tapping on yourself! You can even use these techniques for yourself. Learn more about EFT and watch or tap along as Val demonstrates the basic EFT recipe.
Other Energy Flow Techniques
The Tapas Acupressure Technique, created by Tapas Fleming, is a lovely gentle method. You hold some points on your head while making a series of statements. Originally used for allergy relief, it has since been used to relieve emotional traumas and negative emotions. Research at Kaiser Pemanente has shown it's effectiveness as a weight loss aid. The realization that it wasn't always necessary to even think of points on the meridian energy system led to the development of intention-based energy flow techniques. The Sedona method, ETHOS and the Zpoint process are three intention-based techniques. For the most part I find that tapping meridians is a helpful way to connect to my body. Most of us are so much in our heads. Tapping or rubbing helps us ground and bring our attention to the body. It communicates to the body that it needs to move energy and release stress. Since my mind likes to wander, the tapping helps me stay focused. Even when I listen to the Zpoint process, I'll occasionally tap on the collarbone or other acupoint. It seems to be quite effective. On the other hand, if I just feel like receiving a healing, TAT and Zpoint require very little directed thinking and activity, which is sometimes nice. You can read more about the Zero Point Process (ZPoint) and enjoy a sample session here. The great benefit of knowing and using energy psychology, or energy flow techniques, is that you can check in with your bodymind to decide which one is most appropriate for you at a given time. Many practitioners have a repertoire of methods to help themselves and their clients. Regardless of the which meridian tapping techniques you choose, you are likely to experience a good measure of emotional freedom as you consistently use these techniques.
Important: Although thousands of people have experienced positive benefits using meridian tapping techniques, they are still experimental. Everyone is different and experiences different results. Please assume full responsibility for your well-being and consult your qualified health provider before making any changes to your treatment plan, including the use of MTT and other Energy Flow Techniques.
The Future of MTT
Although the term Meridian Tapping Techniques is very new, expect to hear it a lot more in the next few years. Many people who used to call themselves EFT practitioners now use the term MTT. MTT acknowledges the broad base of meridian tapping techniques most practitioners use for tapping meridians and the energy system and allows them the freedom to add or change techniques as new discoveries are made and intuition guides. Until his recent retirement, Gary and his associates worked tirelessly to validate its effectiveness through research, and to get EFT into VA hospitals around the country. As meridian tapping gains even more acceptance, it's likely to become one of the
recognized forms of alternative medicine.
Already EFT is offered by some medical doctors and therapists. It's made its way into prisons and schools. It's exciting to see that such simple low-cost, effective wellness tools are entering the mainstream. Professional organizations have formed and certification programs are being developed to ensure a high level of training and experience among practitioners.
Affiliate Resources
The Tapping Insiders Club is one of my favorite Meridian Tapping resources. You'll find many audios and videos by expert and master EFT practitioners covering a range of physical, emotional and abundance tapping sequences. There's something for everyone - from beginners to advanced practitioners. And now, the first month is free. If you are serious about moving forward with your health and life goals, you owe yourself a visit.Visit The Tapping Solution Blog to tap along with several free audios and videos. 
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