Understanding EFT Tapping Points: A Guide to the Energy Meridians and Their Benefits

If you've ever wondered about the different tapping points in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and their significance, you're not alone!
EFT is a powerful tool that can help reduce stress, release negative emotions, and promote emotional healing by tapping on specific acupressure points along the body’s energy meridians.
While it’s always recommended to go through the full sequence of tapping points to cover all the bases, you might sometimes feel drawn to one particular point. Each tapping point corresponds to a specific meridian and can be used to address certain emotions or issues.
Let's take a deep dive into each EFT tapping point, its associated meridian, and the emotional benefits it can offer. Let’s get started!
The EFT Tapping Points - Meridian System & Key Benefits
1. Top of the Head (Crown) – Governing Meridian
The top of your head is connected to the governing meridian, which influences the central nervous system and overall mental clarity. Tapping here can help release confusion, mental blocks, and feelings of being “stuck.” It's especially helpful for calming the mind and improving focus.
Benefits:
Clear mental fog
Improve concentration
Reduce confusion and mental blocks
2. Eyebrow Point – Bladder Meridian
The eyebrow point is associated with the bladder meridian, which is linked to emotions like fear, frustration, and confusion. Tapping here can help release these emotions and bring about a sense of clarity and calmness, making it easier to focus on decision-making.
Benefits:
Reduce anxiety and frustration
Release negative emotions like fear and confusion
Gain mental clarity and emotional calm
3. Side of the Eye – Gallbladder Meridian
Located at the side of the eyes, this tapping point is tied to the gallbladder meridian. It’s often used to release resentment, anger, and indecision. If you’re holding onto grudges or struggling with making choices, tapping here can help you let go of negative emotions and empower your decision-making process.
Benefits:
Release resentment and grudges
Improve decision-making ability
Let go of negative emotions like anger
4. Under the Eye – Stomach Meridian
Tapping just below the eyes is associated with the stomach meridian. This point is particularly helpful for reducing stress and anxiety, especially those rooted in worry and nervousness. Tapping here can help calm your mind and create a greater sense of emotional balance.
Benefits:
Reduce worry and anxiety
Calm nervousness and stress
Promote emotional stability
5. Under the Nose – Governing Meridian
The point beneath the nose connects to the governing meridian and is beneficial for releasing feelings of embarrassment and shame. If you’re struggling with low self-esteem or self-acceptance, tapping here can boost your confidence and foster a greater sense of self-worth.
Benefits:
Release embarrassment and shame
Improve self-esteem
Increase self-acceptance and confidence
6. Under the Mouth Point – Central Meridian
This tapping point, located below the mouth, is connected to the central meridian. It’s commonly used for addressing guilt, self-criticism, and feelings of inadequacy. Tapping here can help release self-doubt and increase feelings of empowerment and self-compassion.
Benefits:
Release guilt and self-criticism
Boost self-confidence
Increase self-compassion and empowerment
7. Collarbone Point – Kidney Meridian
The collarbone point is linked to the kidney meridian, which governs the body’s energy reserves. Tapping here can help release feelings of fear, overwhelm, and insecurity. It promotes a sense of safety and emotional stability, allowing you to feel more grounded and at peace.
Benefits:
Release fear of the unknown and overwhelm
Increase feelings of calm and security
Promote emotional stability
8. Under the Arm – Spleen Meridian
Located just under the arm, this point is connected to the spleen meridian, which is related to emotions like rejection, hurt, and grief. Tapping here can help release these negative emotions, creating space for emotional healing and balance.
Benefits:
Release feelings of hurt, rejection, and grief
Promote emotional healing
Restore emotional balance and peace
9. Lower Ribs – Lung Meridian
The lower ribs tapping point is associated with the lung meridian, which governs the emotions of sadness, sorrow, and despair. Tapping here can help you process grief and move beyond feelings of sadness, allowing you to feel more uplifted and connected to your inner peace.
Benefits:
Release sadness and despair
Process grief and emotional pain
Promote emotional healing and emotional uplift
The Power of EFT Tapping
While these points are just the beginning, EFT tapping can be a transformative practice for emotional well-being. By tapping on these meridian points, you can release trapped emotions, alleviate stress, and promote healing in the body and mind. Whether you are new to EFT or have been practicing for a while, this quick guide can help you connect with the points that resonate most with you in each moment.
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