Testing Yourself
Put the thumb and index
finger of one hand
together, then join the
thumb and index finger of the
other hand over the loop made by the first hand (see
above). Make a statement as described ****, then
immediately gently but firmly try to pull your hands
apart, attempting to break the loop created by the
thumbs and forefingers. Breaking the loop indicates a
negative response, while inability to separate them Testing Others
indicates a positive response. Have the person remove glasses, jewelry
Muscle testing can also be performed on yourself and any metal from the midline of the
standing up. Hold the object to your solar plexus or body and the test arm. Tap the person’s
form the statement in your mind. Close your eyes and thymus (about two inches below the
stand quietly. After a moment you will feel a collarbone, in the middle of the sternum)
movement, for some it’s a sudden sway while for to balance the energy meridians.
others it can be a gentle leaning. Pay attention to
which way your body leans/sways. A forward lean Stand behind the person (or off to the
indicates a positive response, while a backward side, not in front of them) and have
lean indicates a negative response. them extend their dominant arm at a
90° angle. Instruct the person to lock
their arm to resist the pressure. Think
silently to yourself “strong,” then say
The body has surrounding and within it an electrical
“Hold” aloud. Gently but firmly push the
network, or grid. When anything that does not enhance or
person’s wrist downward. Next think
maintain your body’s health or balance impacts this silently to yourself “weak,” then instruct
electrical system, the muscles are unable to hold their the person to “hold” and push downward
strength against physical pressure. For example, when an again.
individual stands with their arm extended and something After establishing a baseline, you are
adversely affecting the body’s electrical network is applied, ready to test an object, program or
regimen. If testing a program or non-
the person will be unable to resist the pressure of another
physical object, make a statement silently
person pushing downward on their arm. If an object that
in your head (i.e., “Massage will be
enhances or supports the body’s health and balance is helpful.”). DO NOT ask a question, such
applied, the muscles will remain strong and be able to as “Will a massage be helpful?” Once
easily resist the pressure and hold their position. you have made the statement,
immediately test the person. A strong
This relationship between the body’s electrical network and resistance indicates a yes response, a
muscular system is a natural part of the human system, and weak resistance indicates a no. If testing
falls within the laws of physics. There is nothing mystical or an object, place the object in the
magical about it. As such, muscle testing is a quick, easy person’s non-dominant hand and have
and unbiased way to test whether objects, programs or them hold it against their solar plexus
(without looking at it) while testing.
regimens are beneficial to a person’s health and wellbeing.