Heart Coherence
Heart coherence (also called HRV coherence) is a measurable state of alignment between your heart, mind, emotions, and physical systems. When you activate heart qualities like care, kindness, and compassion, you reduce stress, think more clearly, and strengthen resilience. This personal coherence radiates outward—uplifting relationships, enhancing group effectiveness, and contributing to global coherence.
Personal Coherence
Coherence is a harmonious state where our hearts, minds and bodies are united in cooperation and flow.
Social Coherence
Making coherent, heartfelt connections enhances harmonious relationships within families, teams, groups or organizations.
Global Coherence
Participate in the Global Coherence Community, a science-based initiative where we can collectively create a more compassionate, cooperative and peaceful way of being.
The Science of Coherence
Learn about the fascinating and important role the heart plays in our personal coherence and the positive changes that occur in health, mental functions, perception, happiness and energy levels.
HRV Coherence Biofeedback Technology
HRV coherence biofeedback technology is a scientifically validated intervention that uses real-time heart rate variability measurements to guide individuals into achieving a specific physiological state called “coherence”. The benefits are profound and multifaceted.
Heart Coherence Resources
Science of Coherence
The Science of the Heart
New research shows the human heart is much more than an efficient pump that sustains life. Our research suggests the heart also is an access point to a source of wisdom and intelligence…
HRV Coherence Biofeedback Technologies
Global Coherence App
The Global Coherence App created by the HeartMath Institute connects people from all around the world who have a sincere desire to add heart to their daily lives and the world itself. The app enables anyone to join public groups or create their own coherence group.
Mini-Course
Coherence: Increasing Self-Regulator Capacity
Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., HeartMath Institute’s Director of Research, explores many of the key concepts embraced by the term coherence and the science that underlies the 10 key aspects of the Physiological Coherence Model.