By Jessica King<\/b><\/p>\n
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Have you ever heard the phrase, \u201cListen to your heart, because it knows the way\u201d?\u00a0 According to research and a new tool Stillpoint will soon be offering, 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 <\/p>\n Here\u2019s the way it works:\u00a0 Accumulated stress is often the underlying cause of challenges such as anger, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, and illness.\u00a0 Heart Math uses certain breathing and focus techniques while monitoring your heart rate to help bring the body into what is called \u201ccoherence\u201d.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 This makes Heart Math a great tool for emotional regulation and stress reduction.\u00a0 It supports stress management, emotional regulation, and promotes resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\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.\u00a0 It helps manage stress in the body for improved health outcomes and reduction in illness.\u00a0 I have been using this technology with myself as well as my family and the results are tangible!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n People of all ages can benefit from Heart Math training, even children.\u00a0 You may want to look into a Heart Math session if you experience any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Heart Math helps you tap into the power and intelligence of your heart and your heart\u2019s intuition to support your own healing.\u00a0 At Stillpoint, we love Heart Math because its effects are at the core of our mission and vision to reduce the effects of chronic stress in our community.\u00a0 Additionally, it works with the body\u2019s own wisdom and natural inner healing powers to do the work.\u00a0 We all have the ability to find our breath and the listen to the wisdom of our hearts to promote healing and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n