Stress resilience

Many people wonder how to fit relaxation, activities such as yoga or meditation into their already busy lives, filled with work, family and social commitments. Too often, relaxation feels like an additional burden in an already full schedule rather than a source of relief.

Studies show that just three minutes of slow, conscious breathing can bring noticeable relaxation. This breathing technique helps to regulate our autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for important functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, immune system, hormones and digestion. One way to measure the state of our nervous system is through heart rate variability (HRV).

HRV describes the natural variations in the intervals between heartbeats. It shows how flexibly our autonomic nervous system can adapt to our environment and is associated with emotional stability and good stress management. Higher HRV values indicate a healthy and adaptable nervous system. A comprehensive study by the Heart Math Institute examines how HRV biofeedback affects emotional and physical stability. In 1.8 million sessions, clear correlations were found between positive emotions, stable HRV and a healthier nervous system. An important aspect of the study is heart-brain coherence, which describes how well the heart and brain work together. Coherent heart rhythms are steady and occur when breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure are in harmony. Positive emotions such as gratitude and joy promote this state.

The heart plays an important role in processing emotions and regulating the nervous system. The study confirms that specific breathing techniques – especially slow, rhythmic breathing – have a direct influence on HRV. These techniques help to activate the calming part of the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress levels and strengthen emotional resilience.

At our practice, we measure your HRV and provide you with tools to effectively and efficiently strengthen your nervous system and improve your well-being. These techniques not only promote your emotional resilience, but also help you maintain inner peace and clarity during stressful times.