Reiki Facial TAPS™ Release Facial Tension and Stress

Reiki Facial TAPS™ works on more than just the face, it helps the whole system relax. With gentle rhythmic tapping, stress patterns begin to loosen, the breath deepens, and the mind becomes clearer. People often feel lighter, more grounded, and more at ease, even after a short practice. In this part of the course, you will get a clear sense of what these benefits look like and how they can support your daily wellbeing.

Energy always moves between two poles.
In Reiki Facial TAPS™, the two hands work together to guide the flow of energy.
One hand brings gentle tapping to activate movement, and the other hand offers grounding and calm through steady touch. Between these two poles, the energy begins to circulate in a natural and balanced way.

This simple polarity helps the body release tension without feeling overwhelmed.
It supports the nervous system, brings clarity, and allows the whole body to return to its natural rhythm. When both hands are connected in this way, release and grounding happen at the same time and the face softens with it.

Reiki Facial TAPS™ uses gentle rhythmic tapping on specific points of the face, neck and upper chest. You tap with one or two fingers, keeping the rhythm light and steady, so the energy can respond without pressure or force. Each point is tapped long enough for the body to soften and settle, before you move to the next.

While one hand taps, the other hand rests calmly on the heart, the solar plexus or the upper chest. This creates a natural balance between movement and grounding.
The breath slows down, awareness deepens, and the whole system begins to regulate itself.

With each tap, stored tension can release, and the face and body return to a more balanced and clear state.

Why the Chakras Matter in Reiki Facial TAPS™
Each tap on a facial point connects with a deeper center in the body, and this is where the chakras come in. These seven energy centers influence how we feel, how we express ourselves and how balanced or overwhelmed our system is.

When the tapping hand works on the face and the resting hand is placed on a chakra, the body creates a natural link between the two.
Energy begins to move from top to bottom and back again, helping tension soften, grounding deepen and clarity return.

This connection makes the practice more powerful and more calming, helping you feel centered, steady and open — not just in the face but throughout the entire system.

Stress does not stay in the mind. It settles in the face, in small muscles, in the way we hold our expression, and in the tension we barely notice. With Reiki Facial TAPS™, the gentle rhythm tells the body that it can let go. The breath slows, the nervous system softens, and the tightness that has been held for too long begins to release.

Little by little, the face opens again.
The heaviness fades, the expression brightens, and the natural glow that stress once covered starts to return. This practice helps the body remember ease, and it helps you feel more like yourself again.

In this video, you are invited to take a moment to arrive in your body, breathe, and feel present. You can follow the exercises right away or simply watch first and get a sense of the movements. Choose the pace that feels right for you.

The Third Eye Point helps calm the mind and bring more clarity and focus.

With gentle tapping, this point can ease mental tension and support a deeper sense of awareness.

The Taiyang temple points help ease tension around the eyes and calm the mind.

With gentle tapping, this point supports emotional release and brings a sense of clarity and inner ease.

These inner eyebrow points help release pressure around the eyes and soften mental tension.

Gentle tapping here supports clarity, grounding, and a calmer, more focused state of mind.

This under-eye point helps release tension stored in the face and softens emotional pressure around the eyes. With gentle tapping, it supports mental calm and restores a sense of balance between breath and body.

These nose points help open the breath and lighten emotional weight held in the face.

Gentle tapping here refreshes the system and supports a sense of clarity and inner space.

This cheek point helps ease tension held in the face and jaw, allowing the expression to soften.

Gentle tapping here supports emotional release and brings a sense of ease and grounded confidence.

This throat point helps release tightness held in the neck and jaw, allowing the voice and breath to soften. Gentle tapping here supports emotional ease and clearer self expression.

This point at the base of the skull helps release deep neck and shoulder tension.
Gentle tapping here calms the nervous system, clears the head, and supports a sense of alignment throughout the body.

This collarbone point helps open the chest and ease emotional tightness.
Gentle tapping here supports steady breathing, grounding, and a sense of emotional stability.

This heart center point helps soften tightness in the chest and deepen the breath. Gentle tapping here supports emotional clarity and brings the whole system into a calm, balanced state.

You can use Reiki Facial TAPS™ anytime you feel tension, emotional pressure, or mental overload. It can be practiced sitting or standing, with a relaxed posture and a calm breath.

These guided combinations show how different points can support specific needs like stress relief or emotional balance. Use them whenever you want a focused reset, choosing the points that match how you feel in the moment.

Stress & Emotional Release

Focus: Calming the mind and releasing stored tension.

Duration: About 2 minutes

Radiance & Renewal

Focus: Calming the mind and releasing stored tension.

Duration: About 2 minutes

Simple steps for aftercare, like sitting quietly, noticing sensations, and drinking water to support the body.