I wanted to explain why I don't usually include the Gamut point but think it's a valuable part of the tapping routine, just a tad complicated. I would use it with a client if we had done a few rounds of tapping and the SUDs score wasn't going down:
The 9 Gamut Procedure is a step in the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) that helps to "fine-tune" the brain by stimulating both hemispheres. While continuously tapping the Gamut Point on the back of the hand, you perform nine actions: closing and opening your eyes, looking down left and right, rolling your eyes in full circles both ways, humming a song, counting 1-5, and humming a song again. This brain-balancing routine engages different parts of the brain through eye movements, creative humming, and logical counting, helping to release emotional blockages.
How to Perform the 9 Gamut Procedure
Locate the Gamut Point: Find the indentation on the back of your hand, between the knuckles of your ring finger and pinkie finger.
Begin Tapping: Continuously tap the Gamut point with your fingertips.
Perform the 9 Actions: While tapping, do the following:Close your eyes. Open your eyes. Look down hard to the right. Look down hard to the left. Smoothly roll your eyes in a full circle clockwise. Roll your eyes in a full circle anti-clockwise. Hum a tune for a few seconds (like "Happy Birthday"). Count aloud from 1 to 5. Hum the tune again for a few seconds.
WHY IT WORKS
Engages Hemispheres:
The sequence stimulates different areas of the brain by connecting nerves to eye movements.
Stimulates Brain Parts:
Eye movements are connected to specific parts of the brain, and humming engages the creative right side, while counting engages the logical left side.
Balances the Brain:
This brain-balancing technique helps to shift you out of a stuck or overwhelmed state, promoting emotional release and a more positive focus.
Not at all — you can do EFT by yourself using the tapping points and some simple phrases. But if you’re working through something very deep or painful, a practitioner can guide you safely and help you go further.
That’s actually a good sign — it means the emotion is moving and being released. If it feels overwhelming, just pause, take a breath, and keep tapping gently until you feel calmer.
As often as you like. Some people use it daily as part of their self-care, others only when something comes up. Even a few minutes can make a difference.
Sometimes feelings rise up before they ease. That can feel uncomfortable in the moment, but it usually settles quickly. If it ever feels too much, stop, breathe, drink some water, and return when you’re ready