What is Heartmath?

Although we generally think of our heartbeat as a steady drumbeat, a healthy heart rhythm is actually complex and constantly changing. These changes respond to changes in our physical and psychological state. Our heart works with the central nervous system and hormonal system to respond to perceived challenges and maintain a state of balance. There is a strong connection between the heart and the brain. A heart that enjoys good heart rate variability (that is to say that knows how to adapt its rhythm to the body's needs) and that beats regularly sends the signal to the brain that everything is fine and that there is no instead of stressing. Heart Coherence is an optimal state in which the heart, mind and emotions are aligned and synchronized. Physiologically the immune, hormonal and nervous systems work in a coordinated and harmonious way.

We then feel calm, peaceful, and full of energy, we have a clear mind, our physical and mental performance is optimal, we become emotionally intelligent, when we are faced with a difficult situation, we do not let ourselves be carried away by our emotions.

The techniques developed by the HeartMath Institute make it possible to enter into cardiac coherence and to improve it considerably. Cardiac Coherence brings together practical techniques developed to help you improve your quality of life. You learn to immediately transform negative emotions through breathing exercises and conscious focus on your heart. You have to see cardiac coherence as a sports training of the heart to integrate in the long term in your lifestyle.

HeartMath® technology is an innovative approach to improving emotional well-being by improving your heart rate variability. By altering the rhythm of your heart to create a physiological coherence, a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our mind, emotions, and body. The goal of HeartMath biofeedback is to teach you how to bring your brain, mind, body, and emotions into balanced alignment. 
This state of equilibrium is called coherence.

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Where is it coming from?

Dr. Childre, founder of HeartMath®, is a world authority on reducing stress, building resilience and maximizing personal effectiveness. He is the originator of the HeartMath® system, which includes practical, heart-based tools and technologies that people of all ages and walks of life can use to improve their health, performance and well-being.

In 1991, Childre founded the HeartMath Institute, a nonprofit research and education organization. The research  The HeartMath Institute's organizational, educational, and clinical studies on emotional physiology and self-regulation have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at numerous scientific conferences around the world. HeartMath® tools and techniques are based on over 25 years of  research  conducted at the HeartMath Institute on the psychophysiology of stress, emotions, and heart-brain interactions.  More than 300 independent studies  or peer-reviewed using HeartMath® techniques or technologies to achieve beneficial results have been published.

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For who?

For everyone

Many thousands of people around the world are already using the intelligence of their hearts to consciously regulate their emotional experience.

Hospitals use cardiac coherence to soothe patients

The Police use HeartMath heart coherence to de-stress their police officers (Finnish special units, Las Vegas police, Milwaukee police, Florida police, etc.)

Many athletes around the world use it daily

Many schools are adopting the HeartMath® method

French fighter pilots etc...

Does your doctor want you to find new ways to deal with stress?

Your blood pressure is high, despite medication?

Do you feel overwhelmed at work or at home?

Is your stomach often upset?

Are you an athlete looking to improve your performance?

Does your partner want you to learn how to control your anger?

If you answered yes to any of these questions and are looking for new and improved ways to control stress and related medical issues, HeartMath is for you.

Cardiac coherence is recommended by the French Federation of Cardiology

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What for?

To take charge of your body, your mind, your emotions and your life! This technology offers an innovative approach to improving emotional well-being. During these sessions, you will learn how to alter the rhythm of your heart to create physiological coherence, a scientifically measured state characterized by increased order and harmony in your mind, emotions and body.

Regular use of HeartMath® techniques allows you to better control your physiological response to stress and anxiety, which increases your resilience and ability to regulate your emotions. The technique is most effective when combined with coaching or training by a certified HeartMath practitioner or possibly incorporated into ongoing psychotherapy.

HeartMath® is an evidence-based intervention for anxiety, stress, depression and more, proven to benefit over 25 years of research.

The emWave system is suitable for customers with conditions for which it is necessary to reduce stress  and of  restore the balance of the Autonomic Nervous System .

Applications where the emWave cardiofeedback system has been used successfully to reduce stress-related discomfort, as a complementary approach, include*: