The 9 Main EFT Tapping Points

Today, we are going to focus on the basics, getting more familiar with the nine points used in traditional Tapping, but please note that there are alternative tapping points as well, however, today we will only be focusing on the traditional tapping points.

We’ll start with the first point in any Tapping sequence – the Side of the Hand (also known as the Karate Chop point).

1. Side of the Hand (Karate Chop – KC)

Location:
The Karate Chop point is found along the fleshy, narrow side of the hand on the side of the pinky finger. It is found on both the left and right hands, between the base of the pinky finger and the wrist. It is often referred to as the Karate Chop point because this is the part of the hand that you would use to deliver a karate chop.

Corresponding meridian:
Small intestine

Why we use it:
Releases feeling stuck and promotes ease in moving forward, letting go, healing from grief, and becoming happy in the present moment.

Tips for Tapping:
You can tap on either hand, using the opposite hand to do the tapping. Try using several fingers from the opposite hand to tap on this point. I personally like to use all four fingers to tap along the length of the side of my hand to stimulate the Karate Chop point.

2. Eyebrow (EB)

Location:
This point is where your hair begins on the inner part of your eyebrow, right on the bone there. It is found on both sides of the body, on both the left and the right brow bone.

Corresponding meridian:
Bladder

Why we use it:
Releases trauma, hurt, and sadness and promotes peace and emotional healing.

Tips for Tapping:
You can tap on both sides at once, pick just one side of the body, or alternate sides as you go along. Try using just a few fingers, like the index and middle fingers, to tap on this point.

3. Side of the Eye (SE)

Location:
From the Eyebrow point, follow that ridge of bone from your eyebrow down to the side of the eye to find this point. Note that the Side of the Eye point is not located in the indent that is your temple; you’ll want to stay on top of the bone instead.

Corresponding meridian:
Gallbladder

Why we use it:
Releases resentment and anger and promotes clarity and compassion.

Tips for Tapping:
You can tap on both sides at once, pick just one side of the body, or alternate sides as you go along. Try using just a few fingers, like the index and middle fingers, to tap on this point.

4. Under the Eye (UE)

Location:
From the Side of the Eye Tapping point, follow that ridge of bone once again to come under your eye. This point is found directly under the eye, on either side of the body.

Corresponding meridian:
Stomach

Why we use it:
Releases fear and anxiety and promotes feelings of contentment, calmness, and safety.

Tips for Tapping:
You can tap on both sides at once, pick just one side of the body, or alternate sides as you go along. Try using just a few fingers, like the index and middle fingers, to tap on this point.

5. Under the Nose (UN)

Location:
This point is found in the space between your nose and upper lip.

Corresponding meridian:
Governing Vessel

Why we use it:
Releases shame and powerlessness and promotes self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and compassion for self and others.

Tips for Tapping:
As it is a small area, try using just a few fingers (like the index and middle fingers) to reach this point for Tapping.

6. Under the Mouth (UM)

Location:
Also called the chin point (CP), this point is found in the crease between your chin and bottom lip.

Corresponding meridian:
Central

Why we use it:
Releases confusion and uncertainty and promotes clarity, certainty, confidence, and self-acceptance.

Tips for Tapping:
As it is a small area, try using just a few fingers (like the index and middle fingers) to reach this point for Tapping.

7. Collarbone (CB)

Location:
Starting from where your collarbones meet in the center (at the base of that U-shape), go down one inch and out one inch to either side to get to the Collarbone point. This Tapping point is found on both the left and right sides of the body.

Corresponding meridian:
Kidney

Why we use it:
Releases the feeling of being stuck, promotes ease in moving forward, and boosts confidence and clarity.

Tips for Tapping:
You can tap with a few fingers on either side of the body to stimulate this point. Alternatively, try taking your whole hand and tapping the entire hand across the place where a bowtie would lie. That allows you to easily stimulate this point on both sides at once without having to worry about the exact location of the point.

8. Under the Arm (UA)

Location:
This point is located on your side, about four inches (or one hand’s width) below the armpit. That is about where a bra strap lies. It is found on both the left and right sides of the body.

Corresponding meridian:
Spleen

Why we use it:
Releases guilt, worry, and obsession and promotes clarity, confidence, relaxation, and compassion for self and others.

Tips for Tapping:
The easiest way to stimulate this point is to use all your fingers, or your whole hand, to tap on the side of the body under your arm.

9. Top of the Head (TH)

Location:
This point is right on the center of the top of your head, at the crown.

Corresponding meridian:
This isn’t necessarily one particular point, but rather a collection of many meridian points. Along with being associated with several of the meridians, the Top of the Head point is also connected to the crown chakra.

Why we use it:
Opens the crown chakra and promotes spiritual connection, while anchoring in the new balance and alignment from the tapping round that has just been completed.

Tips for Tapping:
Simply tap your hand or your fingertips at the very top of your head to stimulate this Tapping point.

Note: There are alternate tapping points as well, that go beyond this post.

You can also head over to Nick Ortner’s site and get The Tapping Solution App, where they have a huge library of Tapping Meditations (a selection of which are free!) designed to walk you through the process and support you with a wide range of different concerns and problems.

The app gives you a handy visual of the EFT points, highlighting in real-time where to tap as you move through each guided meditation.