While healing can be rapid from the point of view of releasing deepset chronic patterns, the process is not a quick ‘one one-hour session and you’re done’ method. The body takes it’s own time to work through these things properly, and this process holds space for that self healing to unfold naturally.

Depending on your goals, a set of points is identified and each point is worked through in a systematic sequence to allow for each layer of blockage to be released. Typically it’s recommended to work through a program of four points to begin with, and then any further points can be identified later.

Each point requires anything from one to several hours to complete. In this way it’s different to accupressure which is only held for some minutes. The points are often different as it’s a different system (although there is some overlap).

As the point holding unfolds, intense heat builds up, and the body goes through it’s own chain of physiological and psychological processes to restore harmony to that point and aspect of your being. Once the heat subsides and the point ‘calms down’ that’s when it’s done.

It’s important to prepare mentally and emotionally for this process. First of all, this is very different from many modalities where you just show up and expect the healer to ‘fix everything’ while you lie back and relax.

A key part of healing is actually wanting to heal at all levels of your being, so being prepared to engage in the healing process is an important first step to overcoming subconscious resistance to change.

Another aspect is around the mindset that we are the creators of our own reality, at least on some level, if not obvious to our conscious mind. This means we are not victims of our circumstances and we have the power to change our health, how we feel and our reality. Coming from this place is an important part of the healing process.

Finally, there’s understanding the emotional process itself. The system maps out a sequence by which one emotion transforms into another and another in our system, ultimately leading to the blockage. As we unwind that process for healing, we can identify and be conscious of each step as it shows up to be cleared.

This process by its very nature is emotional. We learn to truly experience and welcome these emotions so that they can fully release.

As part of this process the body needs specific nutrients and enzymes as it’s going through these powerful changes. A point holding program therefore asks for a temporary adaptation to your regular diet to include mostly raw food and various supplements. The difference this makes is very dramatic so this component is not to be overlooked. Extra sleep and reduced stressful activity during this time also is necessary.

Again, any resistance that comes up to making these temporary changes is all part of the process. You can welcome any discomfort that might wish to hold you back but there’s no need to let it stop you!