HeartMath, a pioneer in heart rate variability biofeedback and emotional self-regulation, was invited to host an experiential lab at the Second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held in New Delhi, India, from December 17–19, 2025. The summit, convened by the WHO and the Government of India, gathered over 800 global leaders, policymakers, scientists, and health practitioners from more than 100 countries. HeartMath was selected as one of 25 evidence-based innovations to participate in the Summit's Traditional Medicine Discovery Experience.
In partnership with The Fyera Foundation/Heart Ambassadors, which holds Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), HeartMath curated and led an immersive lab titled "Restoring Balance with the Heart: Science Illuminates the Heart's Role in Balancing Our Bodies, Emotions, and World." The lab introduced delegates to peer-reviewed HeartMath research on heart-brain interactions, heart rate variability, and emotional self-regulation, supported by real-time biofeedback and practical skill-building tools. More than 300 delegates participated, sparking dialogue on the role of heart-based regulation in public health, resilience, and policy development.
HeartMath's participation was facilitated by the sustained engagement of The Fyera Foundation with the United Nations and WHO, which helped elevate HeartMath's science within global health policy forums. Sheva Carr and Robert Browning, HeartMath's Co-Directors of Healthcare, stated, "We're deeply grateful for the WHO and the opportunity to share the power of the heart to source this synergy of people and systems. Being able to integrate HeartMath's research and technology in the WHO's immersive discovery experience for delegates from around the world was an honor." They expressed a vision that heart coherence would become an integrated aspect of public health policy and implementations, serving the well-being of the global population.
HeartMath's research was also formally included in the launch of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library, the world's largest digital repository of Traditional Medicine evidence. Key elements from the Summit exhibition will remain on permanent display at the WHO Traditional Medicine Headquarters in Jamnagar, India. This inclusion marks a significant step in integrating heart-based regulation into mainstream public health strategies.
For over 30 years, HeartMath has been a leader in Heart Coherence research and HRV biofeedback technology. Its solutions are used by organizations such as Stanford Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, and NASA. With over 400 independent research studies and 20,000 citations, HeartMath's tools, including the Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor and app, empower individuals worldwide to manage stress and improve emotional balance. Learn more at HeartMath.com.
