In this lecture, psychologist, Deborah Rozman Ph.D., executive of the HeartMath Institute, presents findings of their academic research into Heart Rate Variability and Coherence. This work underpins a model that enables people to align their heart, brain and intuition to achieve higher potential without necessarily using spiritual language.
Heart Rate Variability
Our hearts have been considered the source of emotion, courage and wisdom for centuries, beating at an average rate of 70 bpm. Research carried out by the HeartMath Institute found that every heart beat changes to create a pattern of heart rhythm which informs the brain.
In the 1990s, it was discovered that the heart has its own brain which can sense, feel, learn and remember, and that it has its own intrinsic nervous system. Founding contributors of the HeartMath Institute were among the first to conduct research during this time that not only looked at how stressful emotions affect the activity in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the hormonal and immune systems, but also at the effects of emotions such as appreciation, compassion and care.
It became clear that when someone is feeling stressed, frustrated, angry, anxious or worried, the heart's rhythmic pattern becomes jagged and irregular, and these signals are sent to the brain.
On the other hand, when someone is feeling love, genuine care, compassion and kindness, the heart rhythm pattern resembles a consistent, harmonious, beautiful flow which is sent to the brain in the same way.
Signals sent from the heart brain directly affect our blood pressure, ANS regulation, emotional memory, cortical activity and our thinking brain. All these areas synchronise with our heart beat rhythm which is immediately influenced by our 'heart-felt' feelings.
Heart Rate Variability Coherence
It is now proven by the HeartMath Institute that we can train ourselves to change our baseline brain response to reduce stress and connect to our higher intuitive guidance.
Being in a Coherent State when our heart rhythm patterns resemble a beautiful flow (or Flow State) differs from relaxation which, although extremely beneficial, does not put us in an alert, present state of mind. Achieving the right combination of relaxation and coherency puts us into a Power Heart State, which is when we really get into the flow of creativity, productivity and focused activity. This global synchronisation is the optimum state for health, performance, empowering behavioural change and connection to our 'inner knowing' or intuition.
Heart Intelligence
The emergence of heart intelligence in society will present a breakthrough in
consciousness and understanding, leading humanity into a new frontier of
perceptual experience and transformation.
*Heart Intelligence: Connecting with the Intuitive Guidance of the Heart
Doc Childre, Howard Martin, Deborah Rozman, Rollin McCraty
It's a big paradigm shift to know that our brains are not controlling everything and that our hearts are sending more signals to the brain telling us what to do, than our brains are telling us what to do. The HeartMath Institute have found that a whopping 90% of messages to the brain come from our heart brain and our bodies. This turns everything upside down in terms of our physiology.
In summary, Heart Intelligence is the flow of awareness that happens when our heart, brain, mind and emotions are in coherent alignment. This represents a sincere shift to focus on the heart centre where 'heart-felt' expressions of love, care, compassion and appreciation increase our personal coherence which simultaneously radiates out of us.
This has a tremendous impact on social and global coherence where we all play an important role in training ourselves to increase the love radiating from our hearts and to make sure that our intentions are beneficial to ourselves, to others and our living planet Earth as a whole.
Light Brigade Frequencies
The work of the HeartMath Institute corroborates the work being done by healers of the Community Light Brigade who work with members of the Community Assembly of the British Isles, clients and the general population to raise and balance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual frequencies.
This is achieved through consultation and individual one-to-one support, especially when it is necessary to identify, work through and release any unresolved issues or trauma. Or, Community Light Brigade members work collectively to clear blockages and pave the way for the general population to access their inherent healing powers and intuition.
A key role of the Light Brigade is helping us all to increase our heart frequencies through loving intention, compassion, humility and service to each other.
Special thanks
Our special thanks to Linda Hardy, Member of the Community Assembly of the British Isles, who introduced us to the work of the HeartMath Institute.
*Please note this is an affiliate link to purchase the book 'Heart Intelligence: Connecting with the Intuitive Guidance of the Heart' via the Sprial Leaf bookshop.
Further Reading
To 'Have' Or 'To' Be - Erich Fromm
Humankind: A Hopeful History - Rutger Bregman
Women Who Run With The Wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estés
The Beautiful Book of Questions - Warren Berger
About Sue
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Sue is Founding Facilitator of the Community Assembly of Devon, and editor/designer of the Community Assembly of the British Isles website and blog.
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