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Heart Rate Variability Coherence (HRV-C) biofeedback is exciting new technology that has broad-based applications for health and Wellness and for performance enhancement. Based on research done at the Institute of HeartMath psychophysiology laboratory and at other institutions, heart rhythm coherence feedback training has proven to facilitate rapid, profound, and enduring improvements in a wide variety of conditions. An important reason this technology is effective in diverse applications is that it facilitates the maintenance of a highly efficient and regenerative internal state, characterized by reduced nervous system chaos and increased synchronization and harmony in human system-wide dynamics. This psychophysiological mode, termed physiological coherence, is conducive to healing, rehabilitation, emotional stability, learning and optimal performance. A heart rhythm coherence training and feedback system known as the emWave PC is now being used in a wide variety of settings for clinical, workplace, school, sports and fitness, and home applications.
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Rozman, D., McCraty, R., Tomasino, D. (2008). It’S Heart Rhythm Not Rate That Counts. In: Westerink, J.H.D.M., Ouwerkerk, M., Overbeek, T.J.M., Pasveer, W.F., de Ruyter, B. (eds) Probing Experience. Philips Research, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6593-4_16
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