Emotional Freedom Technique
One of my favourite somatic release tools is tapping. It's a simple and effective practice for grounding and resetting the nervous system.
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a tapping method with roots in acupressure and modern psychology.​
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What is EFT?
​Energy circulates through our bodies along a specific network of meridians, or channels.
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Ancient Chinese practitioners discovered these meridians and more than 2000 acupuncture points that have a healing effect when stimulated.​​​
EFT is a simpler, self-administered technique focusing on a gentle, systematic tapping of just a few of these points.
Why Do We Need EFT?
Emotional stress can manifest into physical symptoms, and in the same respect, physical symptoms in the body can cause emotional stress.
These issues both cause, and occur as a result of disruption in the energy centres of our body.
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The practice of EFT restores balance to this energy and starts to heal our emotional and physical blocks, realigning the body, mind and spirit to feel safe and let go.
How does EFT Work?
The amygdala is the part of our brain that processes fearful emotions and identifies threats. It can send our body into ‘fight or flight’ mode (our essential survival response) whenever a threat is perceived.
​​By tapping on specific meridian points whilst focusing on accepting and resolving an issue or negative emotion we’re sending signals to the amygdala that we’re safe. As we begin to re-program our response to that issue our hormonal levels begin to stabilize, our energy systems balance and negative emotions dissipate.
What are the Benefits of EFT?
Tapping has been found to relieve and reduce symptoms including:
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​Stress and anxiety
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Physical pain
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Fatigue, low energy and lack of focus
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Deep fears and limiting beliefs
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Insomnia
Why is EFT a powerful self-care tool?
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It provides greater clarity and immediate shifts in perception.
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It’s simple, accessible and can be practiced anywhere at any time
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Persistent issues can be cleared with only a few sessions
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Once you know the process, you can use it to tap on any issue.
Work with me
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Experience the benefits of tapping:
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In my Slow Somatic Flow Classes
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As part of your morelove Monthly membership
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As part of a Somatic Coaching package
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​1:1 upon request