EFT TAPPING - THE PROCEDURE DEFINING AND RATING THE PROBLEM Identify a SPECIFIC emotional or physical problem or issue. Focus on and name the emotion you are feeling, such as "anger," "guilt," or "sadness." If you cannot name the specific feeling, just call it "this emotion," or "this problem." Physical pain and discomfort can also be treated with EFT™. Simply describe the problem as this "sinus headache," "lower back pain," or "arthritis pain in my left knee." Next, rate the INTENSITY of the problem on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the most intense and zero being no intensity at all. This scale from 0-10 is called the SUDs (Subjective Units of Disorder) and is used throughout the EFT™ procedure. EFT CHART These charts are available in HTML and PDF format. Feel free to print these charts for distribution as long as you do not: 1) sell them in any, and 2) Keep our contact information on them
INGREDIENT #1: THE SETUP There are two parts to The Setup: 1. Repeat a Setup Statement 3X while... 2. Continuously rubbing the Sore Spot or tapping tha Karate Chop Point. The SETUP STATEMENT follows the format of acknowledging that you have a problem and then affirming self-acceptance. The default Setup Statement is, "Even though I have this problem, I deeply and completely accept myself." Examples include, "Even though I have this sinus headache, I deeply and completely accept myself," and "Even though I have this anger, I deeply and completely accept myself." It doesn't matter whether you believe the affirmation or not, just say it. And it's more effective to emphasize the words "deeply and completely." To find the SORE SPOT, place two fingertips in the hollow of your neck. Then go straight down the chest about three inches, then over to either side three inches. This spot may be a little sore. If it's really sore, rub the other side of the chest or tap the Karate Chop Point. The KARATE CHOP POINT is the fleshy part of the hand below the outside of the little finger, the area that is contacted when you make a karate chop motion on the side of a table. Tap on that spot with two fingers of your dominant hand while repeating the setup statement three times. Either the Karate Chop Point or the Sore Spot may be used during The Setup. INGREDIENT #2: THE TAPPING SEQUENCE Perform the Tapping Sequence by tapping about five times on each of the points listed below (see chart) while repeating a Reminder Phrase and focusing on the problem. The best Reminder Phrase is a few word description about the the emotion or problem named in the Setup Statement. Begin tapping at the Eyebrow Point and follow the Chart from top to bottom, finishing with the Karate Chop Point. 1. EB = Eyebrow 2. SE = Side of Eye 3. UE = Under Eye 4. UN = Under Nose 5. CH = Chin 6. CB = Collarbone 7. UA = Under Arm 8. TH = Side of Thumbnail 9. IF = Side of Index Finger Nail 10. MF = Side of Middle Finger Nail 11. LF = Side of Little Finger Nail 12. KC = Karate Chop Point
You can tap on points on either side of the body, you can even change sides during the sequence. Tap just enough to stimulate the energy; don't tap hard enough to harm yourself. INGREDIENT #3: THE 9 GAMUT PROCEDURE The 9 Gamut Procedure is a brain-balancing exercise that involves eye movements, humming, and counting. Always follow the 9 Gamut with another round of tapping as this adds efficiency to EFT™ and hastens progress. The 9 Gamut does not always need to be included in the process. However, if you do not get relief from the first two steps of EFT™, then include the 9 Gamut followed by another round of tapping. First, locate the Gamut Point on the back of the hand by making a fist and drawing a triangle back from the knuckles at the base of the baby finger and ring finger. The depression in the middle of this triangle is known as the Gamut Point (see Chart). Keep your mind tuned to the problem, tap on the Gamut Point continuosly, look straight ahead and: 1. Close eyes 2. Open Eyes 3. Look down to the floor to the right (keep head steady) 4. Look down to the floor to the left (head steady) 5. Roll your eyes around in a circle 6. Roll eyes in the opposite direction 7. Hum 5 seconds of a song (such as Happy Birthday) 8. Count from 1 to 5 9. Hum 5 seconds of a song again. INGREDIENT #4: REPEAT THE TAPPING SEQUENCE Tap about five times on each of the following points while repeating a Reminder Phrase and focusing on the problem: • • • • • • • • • • • •
EB = Eyebrow SE = Side of Eye UE = Under Eye UN = Under Nose CH = Chin CB = Collarbone UA = Under Arm TH = Side of Thumbnail IF = Side of Index Finger Nail MF = Side of Middle Finger Nail LF = Side of Little Finger Nail KC = Karate Chop Point
Once a full round of EFT™ is complete, take a deep breath and focus on the emotion or physical problem you were addressing. Rate the intensity of the ORIGINAL problem or issue on the to 10 scale. Then compare this number with the original rating before you began EFT™. You will either feel COMPLETE relief, PARTIAL relief, or NO relief. If you have COMPLETE RELIEF, you experienced, in a few moments, the power of EFT™! On the conservative side, a few more rounds of tapping may help the effectiveness of the process and ensure that the original problem won't return.
When there is PARTIAL RELIEF in the level of intensity, the REMAINDER of the problem needs to be addressed with another round or so of EFT™. In the subsequent rounds, it is important to adjust the Setup Statement and the Reminder Phrase to address the rest of the emotion or feeling. Use wording similar to, "Even though I STILL have SOME of this problem, I deeply and completely accept myself," during the Setup Statement. Then repeat, "This REMAINING problem," during the Tapping Sequence. Do as many rounds of EFT™ as necessary until the intensity of your problem is a zero. If you experience NO RELIEF after a few rounds of tapping, follow the tips and hints below.
TIPS AND HINTS The Basic Recipe of EFT™ is a powerful device, about 80% effective. An even higher ratio is possible when you know how to handle impediments. 1) BE MORE SPECIFIC One of the most common errors made by EFT™ newcomers is using broad labels for problems and then being discouraged with the result. Such issues such as "I don't have good relationships," "I can't lose weight," or "My father always abused me" may seem specific but are actually very general, or global. Finding SPECIFICS for each of these problems brings up separate ASPECTS that are contributing to the issue. These aspects can be treated and eliminated one by one until the entire foundation supporting the issue collapses. For example, one might say "Even though I have this feeling of inadequacy in relationships, I deeply and completely accept myself," might prove more helpful that "Even though I have a pattern of bad relationships." When working with weight issues, you can address certain urges or unhealthy eating patterns, or even the anxiety underlying the weight problem. And "Even though I have this anger about my father embarrassing me at my 15th birthday party," will clear up that issue quicker than "Even though my father abused me." Often seeing progress with specific aspects provides incentive to keep working on the issue. 2) TREAT ASPECTS SEPARATELY Aspects sometimes may seem like apparent impediments because they seem to impede progress. Sometimes as we treat an emotion, another aspect of the same problem arises. Each aspect is a new portion of the problem that needs addressing before complete relief. Be aware of switching aspects! Sometimes, when tapping on pain, for example, the pain may have diminished but soreness or tightness remains in its place. The soreness or stiffness is another aspect that needs to be addressed separately of the pain. When emotions or aspects change, keep tapping and change the Setup Statement and Reminder Phrase to reflect the new emotion, or aspect. 3) BE PERSISTANT Whether working with a specific aspect or with a general issue, persistence is sometimes the key to success. Although you may see "instant" success with EFT™ with some issues, many times creativity and patience are the difference between failure and success. The key to real success is to get the issue to a 0, not just stop at a 2 or a 3. Be flexible, follow emotions or pains as they change during a session as this is often symbolic of new aspects or issues needing treatment during a session. Asking "What does this remind you of?" "When was the first time you felt like this?" or even "What in your life is a pain in your neck?" (when treating neck pain) often brings up aspects that are contributing to the problem.
E waikahi ka pono I manalo (It is well to be united in thought that all may have peace) The Hawaiian energy modality of Huna Kane (inner wisdom of the higher self) is a form of spiritual healing grounded in ancient Hawaiian wisdom with roots in the Egyptian mystery schools. Originally practiced on Hawaiian royalty to ensure clarity, these rites and initiations have been kept a closely guarded secret for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest Shamanic traditions on this planet. Huna is a philosophy of life grounded in the "secret" or "hidden knowledge." However, this does not refer to a desire to keep anything secret or hidden from others, but it reflects understanding the secret, hidden, unseen side of life. Huna is kahuna wisdom. The Hawaiian order of Kane (kah-nay) consists of the kahunas who focus on magic, mysticism and psychology —the shamans. These shamans were the Spirit archetypes and healing through the spirit was their primary activity. The kane is thought of as a "source" aspect, also called the soul, the god-self or High self. The primary tool of the Kane is energy—mana—that makes up the universe and sustains life. This vital life force, this universal/divine/spiritual power, is in people, places and things. Mana extends beyond the physical being and determines one's level of influence, success, and charisma. Becoming a Kahuna is the journey of learning how to consciously gather mana and direct it to manifest your goals. Huna Kane is a way of life. Max Freedom Long, who went to Hawaii in 1917, studied Huna and then shared it with the Western world as an author, states, "Huna is a living, practical system which holds fast to the proven while reaching out eagerly to inspect anything new and promising." As with all great spiritual practices, Huna follows a simple and practical commandment: Think and act with love always. And the philosophy of Huna Kane is based on universal laws, the laws of nature: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
IKE: The world is what you think it is. KALA: There are no limits. MAKIA: Energy flows where attention goes. MANAWA: Now is the moment of power. ALOHA: To love is to be happy with. MANA: All power comes from within. PONO: Effectiveness is the measure of truth.
Huna offers practices to help you achieve and maintain pono, or balance, such as the Higher Self Alignment Process. A healthy life happens when all aspects of life are working together harmoniously, maintaining balance between all parts of nature, between the creative and analytical sides of the brain, between the female (yin) and male (yang) energies, between the higher, middle and lower selves, and between the material and spiritual realms. The Higher Self Alignment helps bring all parts of you into balance, or pono. You can also use the principles of Huna to direct your energies towards your own needs and desires. The Blessing Meditation, based on Serge Kahili King's "Aloha Spirit," is the secret for attaining true health, happiness, prosperity and success based on the law of nature, "Energy flows where attention goes."
Managing your energies effectively offers healing for yourself and others. I've used Serge Kahili King's Radical Recall method for instant physical healing for myself. And the healing energies of the fourth dimensional Kofutu Symbols help bring spiritual healing energies to yourself and others. The essence of Huna is to love yourself, to nurture other beings and the land, and to live in harmony with all of life. Aloha No!
