Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is a natural and needle-free version of acupuncture that's helping people tackle weight-loss issues, anger management, physical pain, even upping talent among creative professionals

Umesh Patwal, head coach at Global Cricket School, Marine Drive, says he always had a positive outlook towards life. Constantly thinking of ways to improve his game, he considered Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to improve his game and focus. "Of course, my performance peaked. But my life took a dramatic turn too.

Australian model Megan Gale is a die-hard Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner

It relieved me of stress and helped me manage my time," he says.

IT consultant Manoj Shriyan pursued EFT for more therapeutic reasons. An accident had left him paralysed hip down for one-and-a-half years. He was able to walk after homeopathic treatment, but suffered agonising pain for six years. Even sitting in a chair or getting into a car was unbearable. "Three EFT sessions, and I was pain-free. I even ran 6 kms at a marathon without any discomfort," he says. To date, his X-ray shows no further damage.

What is EFT

EFT is a natural, needle-free version of acupuncture based on new discoveries regarding the connection between your body's subtle energies, emotions and health. "The principle behind EFT is that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. This principle dates back to more than 5,000 years to the meridian system that lies behind the working of acupuncture," says Jasmine Bharathan, founder of Heal Empower Foundation, an organisation dedicated to spiritual healing.

One process of EFT involves rubbing and tapping certain acupuncture points on the face, body and fingers with your fingertips, while you are focused on a specific disturbing feeling, pain, or whatever is obstructing you from health, happiness or achievement.

"This stimulation is said to balance the energy system which then restores the body to its natural state of well-being and health," she says. Jasmine was exposed to EFT 12 years ago. Having experienced benefits for a serious health challenge herself, she learnt with EFT Founder, Gary Craig in the US.

Where it helps

Jasmine uses EFT not just to heal wounds, anxiety, pain, fear, tackle anger issues, weight-loss, addictions and allergies, but also for performance enhancement in sports, clearing blocks and aligning talents among creative professionals. Six months ago, a young cinematographer approached her because he wanted to kick the butt.

He did it within 10 minutes of an EFT session, and has stayed tobacco-free ever since.

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