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Question: Why “HeartMath”?
Answer: Although the words “heart” and “math” are rarely used together, HeartMath Institute and HeartMath LLC founder Doc Childre felt their combination reflected the two essential aspects of our work.
Heart: The word heart has meaning to almost everyone. When we think of heart, we think not only of the physical heart but also qualities such as wisdom, love, compassion, courage and strength — the higher emotions of human beings.
Math: Math is commonly understood as a comprehensive system of equations, formulas and ways of understanding the world. In the context of HeartMath, it refers to the stepping stones or nuts and bolts of systematically unfolding the qualities of the heart. It also refers to physiological and psychological equations for accessing and developing the heart’s incredible intelligence.
The name HeartMath represents both of these aspects in our exploration of the heart.
Question: What is HeartMath?
Answer: HeartMath is a unique system of rigorous scientific research, validated techniques, leading-edge products and programs and advanced technologies for people interested in personal development and improved emotional, mental and physical health. HeartMath is internationally recognized for practical solutions that can transform the stress of change and uncertainty and build people’s heart coherence and energy reserves.
Question: Who uses HeartMath?
Answer: The HeartMath System of techniques and technologies is used by hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide, thousands of health professionals and hundreds of companies, health-care systems, educational institutions and government agencies. We deliver services and training programs to organizations and all levels of staff, including leadership and management-team training and employee wellness and professional development programs. Train-the-trainer programs commonly are provided to expand the HeartMath program rapidly through an organization. We offer consumers and health professionals a variety of products and programs, including emWave® interactive technology, one-on-one coaching sessions, phone-based, e-training and audio programs, e-booklets and books.
In the HeartMath Institute’s educational training programs, we work with educators, students, and administrative staff, and we certify educators to integrate HeartMath programs into their student curricula.
Question: Are HeartMath techniques simply types of relaxation/meditation techniques?
Answer: Although HeartMath techniques produce many benefits for the body, mind and emotions, HMI does not consider them to be forms of meditation because their purpose and effects – the experience they give – are quite different from relaxation/meditation practices.
Question: How does HeartMath view breathing in the stress-reduction process?
Answer: Although rhythmic breathing exercises can help control your heart rate and have a calming effect on the body, also shifting your attitudes and emotions can achieve much more. Research shows the key to neutralizing and countering the effects of stress is actively adding a positive feeling such as appreciation, care or compassion to the process. Experiencing positive emotions has a much broader range of potential health and wellness benefits than rhythmic breathing alone. Generating a positive feeling adds a dynamic element to stress management. Using the breathing pacer found in the emWave® technology in conjunction with positive emotions helps synchronize your nervous system and create positive changes in your heart-rhythm patterns – ultimately building and sustaining coherence and reducing stress.
Question: How do I teach my children HeartMath?
Answer: We have a variety of resources to help you teach your children, grandchildren, etc., the HeartMath System and the ways of the heart.
Answer: Although the words “heart” and “math” are rarely used together, HeartMath Institute and HeartMath LLC founder Doc Childre felt their combination reflected the two essential aspects of our work.
Heart: The word heart has meaning to almost everyone. When we think of heart, we think not only of the physical heart but also qualities such as wisdom, love, compassion, courage and strength — the higher emotions of human beings.
Math: Math is commonly understood as a comprehensive system of equations, formulas and ways of understanding the world. In the context of HeartMath, it refers to the stepping stones or nuts and bolts of systematically unfolding the qualities of the heart. It also refers to physiological and psychological equations for accessing and developing the heart’s incredible intelligence.
The name HeartMath represents both of these aspects in our exploration of the heart.
Question: What is HeartMath?
Answer: HeartMath is a unique system of rigorous scientific research, validated techniques, leading-edge products and programs and advanced technologies for people interested in personal development and improved emotional, mental and physical health. HeartMath is internationally recognized for practical solutions that can transform the stress of change and uncertainty and build people’s heart coherence and energy reserves.
Question: Who uses HeartMath?
Answer: The HeartMath System of techniques and technologies is used by hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide, thousands of health professionals and hundreds of companies, health-care systems, educational institutions and government agencies. We deliver services and training programs to organizations and all levels of staff, including leadership and management-team training and employee wellness and professional development programs. Train-the-trainer programs commonly are provided to expand the HeartMath program rapidly through an organization. We offer consumers and health professionals a variety of products and programs, including emWave® interactive technology, one-on-one coaching sessions, phone-based, e-training and audio programs, e-booklets and books.
In the HeartMath Institute’s educational training programs, we work with educators, students, and administrative staff, and we certify educators to integrate HeartMath programs into their student curricula.
Question: Are HeartMath techniques simply types of relaxation/meditation techniques?
Answer: Although HeartMath techniques produce many benefits for the body, mind and emotions, HMI does not consider them to be forms of meditation because their purpose and effects – the experience they give – are quite different from relaxation/meditation practices.
Question: How does HeartMath view breathing in the stress-reduction process?
Answer: Although rhythmic breathing exercises can help control your heart rate and have a calming effect on the body, also shifting your attitudes and emotions can achieve much more. Research shows the key to neutralizing and countering the effects of stress is actively adding a positive feeling such as appreciation, care or compassion to the process. Experiencing positive emotions has a much broader range of potential health and wellness benefits than rhythmic breathing alone. Generating a positive feeling adds a dynamic element to stress management. Using the breathing pacer found in the emWave® technology in conjunction with positive emotions helps synchronize your nervous system and create positive changes in your heart-rhythm patterns – ultimately building and sustaining coherence and reducing stress.
Question: How do I teach my children HeartMath?
Answer: We have a variety of resources to help you teach your children, grandchildren, etc., the HeartMath System and the ways of the heart.