A Quarterly Newsletter for Educators and Parents
Volume 5: November 2024 | View Newsletter Archive
HeartMath® Institute
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Léon Marchand French Gold Medal Swimmer
Those of you who watched the recent 2024 Paris Summer Olympics might have seen the incredible swimming accomplishments of Léon Marchand, the French swimmer who won four gold medals. Not commonly known is that he regularly practices Heart Coherence to better manage his stress and anxiety during competitions. HeartMath® Europe brought this to our attention.
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The Importance of Well-Being at Kent Place Schools
A renowned all-girls institution in New Jersey has made a big commitment to the wholistic development of its 600 Pre-K to 12th grade students, using HeartMath® techniques and ideas in itscurriculum and culture. Health and Wellness Director, Dr. Michelle Stevenson, has trained all faculty, staff and students in HeartMath. Now, through daily practice, students know the techniques by heart.
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HeartMath® Institute’s Path to HRV Biofeedback
Many of you use HeartMath technologies such as the emWave® Pro or Inner Balance™. But what’s the backstory behind the HeartMath technology? Our research director, Rollin McCraty, chronicles this evolution, delving into the early history and contributions of our laboratory, alongside our close advisors and collaborators. This led to an expansion of research and global growth of HRV coherence.
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Duplication: A Drawing Challenge to Improve Communication
This engaging activity is a proven winner! Whether at school or home, partners take turns drawing shapes and giving instructions to each other on how to duplicate the drawing. They then evaluate their accuracy and switch roles. This game is a great way to improve communication skills while having fun. Heart-Focused Breathing™ helps participants stay calm and focused, making learning more enjoyable.
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Rex Sherry: Veteran high school teacher at Chinle High School on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, utilizes HeartMath® tools to enhance his own well-being and foster a supportive learning environment for his culinary students.
Summer Lall: Board Certified Music Therapist and musician who specializes in working with adolescents. Based out of Los Angeles, Summer created the songs for the HeartSmarts® Adventure and Sunshine Secret™ programs.
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