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Heart Math: An Evidenced Based Tool for Health and Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Jessica King<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard the phrase, \u201cListen to your heart, because it knows the way\u201d?\u00a0 According to research and a tool Stillpoint offers, this couldn\u2019t be more true. Heart Math has 25 years of research and technology that believes in the heart-brain connection as well as the influence it has on our body\u2019s perceptions, emotions, and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the way it works:  Accumulated stress is often the underlying cause of challenges such as anger, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, and illness.  Heart Math uses certain breathing and focus techniques while monitoring your heart rate to help bring the body into what is called \u201ccoherence\u201d.  Coherence is a point at which your breathing and heart rate (physiological or bodily functions) and psychological (mental and emotional regulation) are in a more harmonious and ordered pattern.  During a session, we monitor coherence by using a gentle instrument that is placed on the earlobe or finger that detects heart rate and can show the rhythm on a computer screen.  Coherence is not necessarily relaxation, but instead a shifting to more renewing emotions such as compassion, contentment, and calm occur while emotions that are depleting reduce.  This makes Heart Math a great tool for emotional regulation and stress reduction.  It supports stress management, emotional regulation, and promotes resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart Math has over 400 peer reviewed studies with over 11,500 participants that shows improved mental and emotional well-being after training for 6 – 9 weeks. The studies show decreases in anxiety, depression, and fatigue, as well as improved focus, calmness, and sleep.  It helps manage stress in the body for improved health outcomes and reduction in illness.  I have been using this technology with myself as well as my family and the results are tangible! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People of all ages can benefit from Heart Math training, even children.  You may want to look into a Heart Math session if you experience any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n