What Is HeartMath?

After graduating with my master’s degree is Sport & Exercise Psychology I was introduced to the science of HeartMath. Within one month of being put through a HeartMath program I KNEW this was going to be a critical piece in my therapy with athletes. I flew to the Institute for HeartMath in California and spent an intensive week of training.

So, what is HeartMath?

For more than 25 years, HeartMath Institute has been researching the heart-brain connection and learning how the heart influences our perceptions, emotions, intuition and health.

HeartMath helps you tap into the power and intelligence of your heart – your heart’s intuition – which awakens you to the best version of yourself.

HeartMath Institute’s research demonstrates that different patterns of heart activity have different effects on your thoughts and behaviours.

Studies conducted with over 11,500* people have shown improvements in mental & emotional well-being in just 6-9 weeks using HeartMath training and technology.

• 24% improvement in the ability to focus

• 30% improvement in sleep

• 38% improvement in calmness

• 46% drop in anxiety

• 48% drop in fatigue

• 56% drop in depression

* N= 11,903
Percent of individuals responding “often to always” on normed and validated pre and post Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment (POQA-R)

HeartMath® Technology

HeartMath technology is an innovative approach to improving emotional wellbeing. Learn to change your heart rhythm pattern to create physiological coherence; a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our mind, emotions and body. One of the most important tools I use with my clients is the emWave biofeedback device (desktop, handheld and bluetooth device options). It helps to give tangible results and track actual progress which, especially for athletes who are results driven, serves as great motivation to keep practicing their skills.

To learn more about the fascinating Science behind HeartMath click here.