My first thoughts about tapping were, “What are these crazy people doing???” To my serious ego at the time, it looked silly and I felt ridiculous, tapping my body in front of a large group of people... It was hard to let go and give myself the permission to tap with freedom and love, for my own body’s benefits. After a few weeks though, the awkwardness passed and I eventually began to tap sincerely and with loving intentions for my healing. I began to really embrace tapping and started to tap down my body in the morning at home to a couple of songs on the radio every morning.
That summer, I lost almost every ounce of my body fat. I slowed down a bit, on tapping after that!
Later, I became a yoga instructor and incorporated tapping into all of my classes. I experienced the joy and personal benefits of doing full-body tap downs several times a week, for several years. Some of the effects that I personally experienced through my practice of energy yoga and tapping were; the disappearance of cellulite, more expendable energy during the day and the development of a stronger immune system.
I was so impressed by the benefits of tapping that I was experiencing, that I began researching it online and came across EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique. Within this system, personal issues are explored and released, in a focused manner. EFT combines exploring emotional issues, obstacles and fears and responding with affirmations of love and acceptance, while tapping yourself, along certain specific energy points on your face, arms, hands and chest. I enjoyed learning about EFT although I found it to be somewhat repetitive, as I was used to the enjoyment of tapping energy points on my whole body, from my head to my toes.
However, I did try incorporating more personal affirmations while tapping, and experienced amazing results. I would use simple statements, such as “I am immune,” with myself and in my classes. I noticed that while I was practising this regularly, I did not get sick, even when surrounded by co-worker with colds and flus. I did not visit a doctor or even get so much as a headache, for years.
I also practised an affirmation of; “I am one with nature” intensely, which completely cured my previously severe allergies to ragweed and grass, in one season. Our bodies are programmed to be able to heal themselves. All of the cells in your body ideally want to be in a healthy state of balance. Tapping works by bringing your mind’s focus, your ki energy, and your physical blood directly to the area that is being stimulated through the tapping vibrations. When you are bringing all of that loving awareness to your body’s parts, your cells and organs become awakened and their natural re-action is to get themselves into healthy balance. Tapping in the morning can awaken the physical and energy bodies, leaving you feeling mentally fresh and focused, it can kick-start your metabolism and greatly improve blood circulation as well.
Tapping can also improve self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, as it provides us with the perfect opportunity to focus consciously on feeling and sending love to different areas of our physical being.
Korean Energy Yoga (www.dahnyoga.com) and EFT are wonderful techniques which have both provided us with a lot of great information and research about the benefits of tapping. You can find information and videos online about both, but I wish to express here that there is no right or wrong way to tap. Use your intuition as your guide, regarding where your body wants to be tapped and for how long. You will find your own way, that works best for you.
It can take 5-10 mins (or more, or less) to do a full body tap down. You can want to cup your palms rather than leaving them flat, which would feel more like slapping. Start tapping slowly and lightly. It should feel pretty good, it shouldn't hurt. Go ahead and consciously exhale stagnant energy with your breath. Let the stress and tension drop from your body into the Earth, through your grounded feet. Inhale fresh breath while sending loving intentions to each part that you are tapping. After you stop, it feels nice to brush over the areas that you have tapped with your palms.
You can intensify your tapping practice by exploring emotions and issues that come up, sending loving intentions, practising affirmations or even chanting a mantra, out loud while tapping, which will also give you the benefit of the sound vibration opening up your throat chakra. It is great to tap along with a rhythm or drum beat, but any kind of your favourite music, will be perfect.
Pregnant women should not necessarily tap a growing baby, but gentle rubbing of the abdomen, can have similar benefits, in terms of bringing blood and focused energy flow to the area. If you have a serious medical condition, please check in with your trusted healthcare professional, before beginning a tapping practice. I hope that you will give it a try. When practised regularly, alone or in combination with other holistic practices, it can absolutely change your life. Plus, it is fun and it feels so good!
Care Hudson
Holistic Relaxation Therapist
www.IntuRelaxation.com
289-776-8305
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