The Three Thumps
The three thumps is the process of tapping on 3 parts of the body that connect different parts called meridian points. Tapping on these points will restore your energy when you are tired and keep your immune system strong. Use this process each morning and anytime during the day that you need it.
K-27 point K-27 point
Thymus gland point
Spleen point Spleen point
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The Three Thumps
K-27 Points To find these points, place the pointer finger of each hand on your collarbone 1 and move your hands toward each other until you reach the two inside corners of your collarbone. Drop straight down from these points to about an inch below your collarbone. For most people, there is a soft spot or dent there. Tap or massage these points for about 30 seconds while breathing in and out.
Variation To help the energy cross over from right to left and left to right, cross your
arms and tap the left collar bone with the right fist and the right collar bone with the left fist.
Benefits of • Have more energy
tapping K-27 • Feel more alert points • Increase focus if you are having difficulty concentrating
The thymus gland is in middle of the chest, centered below the K-27 points. 2 Thymus gland point This is also called the Tarzan spot. Massage or tap on the center of your sternum (center of chest on breast bone) for about 30 seconds while breathing deeply in and out.
Benefits of • Stimulate your energy system
tapping the • Boost your immune system thymus gland • Increase your strength
Find the spleen points by moving your fingers down from your thymus, out 3 Spleen points to your nipples and straight down beneath your breasts/pectoral muscles. The spleen points are located directly below each breast. Make fists and tap both points for about 20 seconds while breathing deeply in and out.
Benefits of • Lift your energy level
tapping spleen • Balance your blood sugar points • Strengthen your immune system
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