An Extraordinary Dimension

The Karate Chop and the Gamut points have always intrigued me. One interesting fact about the psychological reversal point (Si 3), is that in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is the opening point for the most important of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; the Du Mai. The Gamut spot (Tw 3) is not far from another point (Tw 5), which is the opening point of the Yang Wei Mai. Extraordinary Vessels run outside the body and assist with all excess and deficiencies which is the goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are believed to be the first thing formed in the uterus by the most respected teachers of Traditional Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture. In Chinese Medicine these points are supposed to be paired with the balancing point on the opposite ankle. In my sessions, I began using two of the four pair in conjunction with their opposite vessels which forms a figure eight formation. Upon further investigation, I realized that these were considered sacred, miraculous and powerful points. They have been shrouded in so much mystery that when taught publicly in 1279 by Li-Zhen, he was assassinated the next day. Had I read all the precautions in the Chinese medicine literature before I started using these points, I would have been afraid to try them. However, armed with only ignorance and curiosity, using them has seemed to bring about dramatic changes for the better in the lives of my clients. I also often wondered why it has never seemed to be a priority to balance the other side by stimulating points on both sides of the body when balance is the main focus of Chinese Medicine.

In a paper published in 1980, The Extraordinary Acupuncture Meridians: Homeostatic Vessels in the American Journal of Acupuncture, Leon I. Hammer M. D. lists the Psychological Functions of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; these are the four Points I work with:

Si 3 Mental instability, thoughts entangled
Bl 62 Sadness, mental fatigue, antisocial, lazy

Tw 5 Violent fear
Gb 41 Lack of calm, memory, indecision, sour nature

When muscle testing deems it appropriate, I begin by activating one of the two sets of points in a gender specific order, depending on the body’s highest priority, with the OHM tuning fork while the client thinks about the issue. (Diagrams and detailed procedures are available upon request). I begin a typical EFT comprehensive with the addition of some of Dr. Larry Nimms phrases and hand placements if severe trauma is observed. Once the emotional intensity is zero or very low, I install the “Be Set Free Fast” program and close with the “Four Minute Reprogramming”. These are similar to “Balanced Breathing” and Psych-K’s “Whole Brain-Posture”.

I also incorporate these points (Si 3 and Bl 62) into my Harmonic Massage protocol with seemingly fabulous results. A short video of the massage procedure is available on YouTube “harmonicsone”. I call the use of these points the “Cosmic Octave” but discovered that I am not the first to name this procedure. There is a wonderful article in Massage Magazine by Barbara Echer called “Road Maps of Our Lives: Navigating the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Her explanation of Extraordinary Vessels is superb. Because I incorporate various planetary frequencies and pointed Vogel crystals and Herkimer diamonds on the points, I often alternate them as I go through the procedure.

We all strive to improve existing methods as we incorporate new concepts into our practice. I believe we are the hope of preventative care as we watch our current healthcare model falter. This might be a new dimension in Energy Psychology.

Regina Murphy L.M.T. Founder of Emotional Sound Techniques Association, an approved provider by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider; approval currently pending in additional National Boards. www.thesecretsofsoundtherapy.com
Photo's of protocol points upon request.