What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to teach people to recognize the physical signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety, through heart rate training and breathing techniques. Heartmath is a version of biofeedback based on heart rate variability to decrease stress and increase emotional intelligence. This is done by a Heartmath adapter and app on your phone to create a tangible way to start regulating your bodies responses.

“The key to transforming stress lies in your power to regulate your emotions and perceptions. That power comes from your heart. You can learn how to engage your heart rhythms to manage your emotions and perceptions, even when they are flaring, and bring your system back to inner harmony. You don’t manage the situation, which may be beyond your control. You manage your reaction to it, gaining a new feeling with new insight about how to best approach the stressful situation even as it is occurring.”-Heartmath Institute

Heartmath is used by effecting the central nervous system through breath work and overcoming negative stressors with positive mindset tools and practice. It has been used to decrease symptoms of mental health issues associated with stress. If you are ready to take a step towards a healthier lifestyle by reducing physical response to stress and create a more quality life, please sign up for a curious consult to find out more.