The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness (Updated and Expanded Edition)

by Bradley Nelson

The simplest method I know of to get answers from your subconscious mind is called the Sway Test. You will learn other methods of muscle testing later on in this book, but the Sway Test is extremely simple to learn and does not require the assistance of anyone else, so it can be used when you are alone. To try the Sway Test, assume a standing position and make sure you are comfortable. The room should be quiet and free of distractions, including music and television. It will be easiest for you to learn if you are alone or with someone who is learning along with you. Here’s what to do: • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart so that you are comfortably balanced. • Stand still, with your hands by your sides. • Let go of all your worries and relax your body completely. Close your eyes if you are comfortable doing so. Within a few seconds, you will notice that it is actually impossible to stand perfectly still. Your body will continually shift its position very slightly in different directions as your muscles work to maintain your standing posture. You will notice that these movements are very slight, and are not under your conscious control. When you make a positive, true, or congruent statement, your body should begin to sway noticeably forward, usually within less than ten seconds. When you make a negative, untrue, or incongruent statement, your body should sway backward within the same time frame.