The Ancient Practice of EFT Tapping
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping is a type of acupuncture that has been practiced for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture as a healing practice centers on the body’s energy levels and how they travel throughout it. This energy flow improves through touch or needle stimulation. By applying this pressure, tapping allows your body to send signals to your brain and awakens the central nervous system. Then chemicals are released to the rest of your brain and your body.
Benefits of Tapping
EFT tapping provides benefits by restoring balance to your body’s energy levels when they have been disrupted due to stress. Here are a few of these benefits:
1. It is a natural healing practice
Unlike traditional medication or alcohol, tapping is a natural and healthy way to deal with the stress you feel from problems or events in your life. In some cases, tapping has even helped people recover from alcoholism, addictions, traumatic events, or even physical issues such as illness and chronic pain.
2. Release tension in the body
By finding specific pressure points in your body and drawing attention to those areas of tension or stress, this technique helps your body relax.
3. Helps alleviate depression and anxiety
Studies show tapping also helps clear anxious thoughts and negative feelings, boosting overall happiness.
4. Weight loss
This is another benefit associated this practice.
Tapping Points
Not all parts of your body respond to tapping. Here is a chart to show the specific tapping areas that promote healing.
Tips for EFT Tapping
1. Incorporate it into your everyday routine
Tapping is a simple exercise you can do as you go about your day. You can try it on the train or subway to work/school, while sitting at your office desk, or on the sofa at home. You can stay in touch with your body this way and give yourself a mood-booster any time in your day.
2. Combine with other healing and alternative medicine techniques
When combined with other activities such as yoga or meditation, the benefits are multiplied. Read our other blogs for more on alternative medicine and meditation.
By trying out tapping, you can improve your wellbeing and live in a more healthy way. At Green Schools Green Future, we spread information about healthy and sustainable living. Our school curriculum will incorporate such practices to create better leaders.
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-tapping-90029
