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Heart Coherence Exercises

Did you know your heart has its own "brain"? It's a network of about 40,000 neurons that communicates with the brain in your head. When you're stressed, your heart rhythm is chaotic. When you're calm, the rhythm is smooth and harmonious. This state is called heart coherence and it's the key to calmness.

HRV: A Measure of Your Resilience

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a measure of the time intervals between successive heartbeats. High HRV means your nervous system is flexible and can quickly respond to stress, then return to calmness. Low HRV is associated with chronic stress, anxiety, and heart disease.

Guided Exercises in Corty

Maintaining a perfect rhythm of 5-6 breaths per minute without a stopwatch is difficult, especially at first. In the Corty app, you'll find specially designed resonant breathing exercises. A visual sphere that expands and contracts, along with gentle vibrations (haptic feedback) will help you maintain the ideal pace. After a few sessions, your body will memorize this rhythm.

Train Heart Coherence with Corty

Scientific Sources:

  • McCraty, R. (2017). "Science of the Heart: Exploring the Role of the Heart in Human Performance". HeartMath Institute.

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All described techniques can be found in the Corty app. Download it now and start your journey to inner peace.

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