There is a very important reason for the words we include in our EFT Tapping Set Up Statements. Acknowledge the Feelings – while tapping on the side of both hands We say, “Even though I have this fear…” This is an important aspect of the practice, to acknowledge what we are truly feeling and not try to push it away or deny our feelings. There is great benefit in allowing ourselves to feel the fear, or other strong emotions, and allow the energy to move. Speaking to the Part of Us That Resists Change Then we say, “Whatever part of me is holding on…”This is where we get to the “one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake” feeling. We may want very much to release … continue reading
Do You Trust Your Intuition?
Self-Care For Challenging Times
How are you faring through these extraordinary times? As you know I’m all about healthy Visioning practice and I suggest that we practice focusing on and give thanks for our healthy bodies every day, rather than all of the negative news and virus cell images. I thought I’d share some of the things that are sustaining me these days as we continue our protecting and adapting measures to contain the epidemic. Take what you like and leave the rest (or share with family and friends that are struggling with the sustained circumstances): * Daily spiritual practice – (whatever that is for you…) – Meditation, Chanting, Yoga, Qi Gong, Journaling, Pilates, Dance, Art, Crafts, Knitting. Always helpful to practice at the same time every day, to solidify healthy … continue reading
The Simplest Relaxation Practice
I believe this is a good time for all of us to return to our basic self-care routine – or to establish one that feels good: Get up and go to bed near the same time every day. Drink plenty of room temperature water all day long. Prepare and eat nourishing real food every day. Minimize alcohol, sugar, packaged food and the news. Stay as active as possible with walking outside when possible, yoga and pilates inside. Stay in touch with loved ones and friends by phone or internet. Practice relaxation techniques, meditation, prayer or mindfulness daily to help keep your nervous system calm. When you feel anxious or fearful, ask yourself what would feel good and do that – a bath, movement, drink water, … continue reading
Tapping to Relieve Cravings
Do you crave sugar, cookies, chocolate, chips or other foods that may not be the most nutritious or wise choices? Me too! I’m in the early stages of getting off sugar. Ahhhh… You may have noticed that it’s in everything! I feel so much better when I don’t consume sugar. Less joint pain, more energy, better digestion and improved sleep. So here is a Tapping Practice to help us all relieve the cravings. Settle yourself down. Take a few deep cleansing breaths. Close your eyes and check in with your body and your emotions. What are you feeling when you crave these foods? You may choose to tap on the cravings (symptoms), on the emotions (feelings) or even … continue reading
An EFT Success Story
Working With Imagery, Intuition & Transformation! With her permission here is what Haley shared with me: “So I actually sat down to do some tapping on my own (I’m not good at remembering to do it) because I was feeling particularly down and frustrated and wanted to share what I discovered.I was feeling extremely defeated, like I’ve had this war raging inside of me every single time I have to make a decision of whether to eat and what to eat, and I felt exhausted, like I just wanted to give up, and rather in despair about all of it. I tapped on the fear of deprivation and I got this image of a tiger guarding a cave, full of all of my indulgences, and … continue reading
How Bundling Baggage Heals the Past
One of the first tapping techniques I learned years ago was called the Personal Peace Process. It involved making a list of all of the events, relationships and circumstances from the past that you want to heal. Then tapping on one item each day, until you have reduced the intensity on it all. Ahhhhh… And then I learned a much quicker and more effective way to heal and release the past called Bundling Baggage. We’ll practice this in class together this week and you can practice this on your own as well. 1. Choose the topic for your tapping session – an illness, a relationship, an event, such as an accident or a big disappointment. You might even choose your childhood or past relationship … continue reading
Give Your Critical Voice A New Job!
All of us have experienced the nagging of our critical voice. My theory is that this is the function of the ego trying to keep us safe. It can be annoying, discouraging and persistent, I know. Ahhhh… And we are fully capable of becoming more aware of the inner criticand redirecting that conversation. 1. Begin by observing what you are saying to yourself inside your head all day long. Warning – this can be shocking! 2. Be grateful for the part of you that is keeping you safe. Pat your heart and say, “thank you for keeping me safe – I’ve got this”. 3. Set an intention to catch yourself and shift to a more positive, encouraging thought. 4. Be gentle with yourself as you … continue reading
Awareness Practice
Awareness Of the Breath Often when I’m teaching someone who is new to Meditation, they will say: “I can’t meditate – I can’t quiet my mind.” That’s when I love to suggest that thinking of it as AWARENESS PRACTICE and simply focusing on the breath can be so helpful. Meditation is not something mysterious and mystical. It is simply a technique and a tool to train our minds to stay in the present moment. Sitting quietly and focusing on the sensations of the breath can help to quiet the thoughts and calm and body and mind. Even noticing the breath throughout the day can bring us back to center and release anxiety. Awareness of the Body Sensations A very effective way to improve … continue reading
Tap Into Your Healing Power
E-book now available for $4.99 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT tapping, is a powerful healing practice designed to assist you with pain and stress relief, emotional healing for anxiety, grief, sadness, frustration, depression and so much more. This easily accessible book is a compilation of years of lessons with Becca Pronchick, EFT Master trainer, wellness coach and yoga/meditation instructor. This is an excellent guide to EFT, starting with the basics and going on to describe how and when to use tapping, along with meditation instruction and scripts to guide you. The book also includes Becca’s personal healing journey, beautiful photographs and healing stories from her clients.
Awareness Practice
Awareness Of the Breath Often when I’m teaching someone who is new to Meditation, they will say: “I can’t meditate – I can’t quiet my mind.” That’s when I love to suggest that thinking of it as AWARENESS PRACTICE and simply focusing on the breath can be so helpful. Meditation is not something mysterious and mystical. It is simply a technique and a tool to train our minds to stay in the present moment. Sitting quietly and focusing on the sensations of the breath can help to quiet the thoughts and calm and body and mind. Even noticing the breath throughout the day can bring us back to center and release anxiety. Awareness of the Body Sensations A very effective way to improve … continue reading