1.EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques also called as EFT tapping. It is a simple mind body technique to release stress from the body’s energy system.
2. All of us have a physical body and an energy body. In EFT we focus on clearing the blocks in the energy body by tapping on the end points of the meridians.
3.EFT uses the same points in acupuncture but without the needles. Instead, we use our fingers to tap on the same points.
4. EFT is based on the theory that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.
5. While tapping, we are sending a calming signal to the amygdala(fight or flight/smoke detector) in the brain, so we are able to relax inspite of the stress.
6.We are dealing with an ancient part of the brain during stress. During the period of our ancestors, when they were chased by a saber-toothed tiger or a bear, this part of the brain helped them survive.
7. But, in modern times, we experience this stress all the time. Examples are: stress at work, argument with spouse, stress that children are not performing well at school.
8. The good news is through tapping we can turn off the fight or flight part of the brain.
9. We are able to switch from a survival mode (perceiving danger or threat) to safety mode.
10. EFT can be tried on anything and everything. Examples are: simple cold and cough to major auto immune disorders to improving your self confidence and performance issues.
11.Lot of times, it is very hard for people to believe the benefits of EFT because it is so simple.
12.EFT is a quick and easy way to reprogram our subconscious mind.
13.Anyone who uses EFT on a regular basis have reported excellent results in terms of their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being.
14.Several scientific studies have been conducted and published reporting the efficacy of EFT. The results are so stunning showing reduced cortisol levels(master stress hormone) and increased levels of DHEA after tapping.
15. EFT has been used successfully to treat with Vietnam war veterans suffering from PTSD. EFT has also been efficiently used for any type of trauma, disease or disorder.
16. Tapping is yet another tool to take you from where you are to where you want to be, as it helps us release the blocks in our subconscious mind.
17. This can be very well explained with goal setting. When we set a goal and we are unable to achieve it, part of the reason is because of the unconscious mental blocks that prevents us from achieving the goal. Or else, we would have been there already.