The HeartMath Institute participated in the Second World Health Organization Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held December 17–19, 2025, and attended by over 800 leaders from more than 100 countries. HeartMath, a system of scientifically validated techniques and technologies, was one of 25 evidence-based innovations invited to host an experiential lab during the summit.
In partnership with The Fyera Foundation, which holds Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, HeartMath curated an immersive lab titled "Restoring Balance with the Heart." The experience introduced delegates to peer-reviewed research on heart-brain interactions, heart rate variability, and emotional self-regulation, supported by real-time biofeedback. More than 300 delegates participated, sparking dialogue on the role of heart-based regulation in public health and policy development.
This participation is significant as it represents a growing recognition of integrative, evidence-based approaches to mental and emotional health within global health frameworks. The inclusion of HeartMath's work at a WHO summit signals a potential shift toward incorporating heart coherence practices—which aim to synchronize the heart, brain, and nervous system to reduce stress and build resilience—into broader public health strategies. The partnership with The Fyera Foundation was instrumental in facilitating this engagement, helping to elevate HeartMath's science within global policy forums.
HeartMath's research was 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 archival inclusion ensures the research contributes to the ongoing global dialogue on health.
Sheva Carr and Robert Browning, HeartMath's Co-Directors of Healthcare, expressed that the summit provided an opportunity to care for global leaders and share the potential benefits of activating heart coherence in the populations they serve. They emphasized a vision for heart coherence to become an integrated aspect of public health policy, serving the well-being of current and future generations. The event underscores the importance of bridging scientific research on emotional regulation with practical applications in population health, potentially influencing how nations address stress, resilience, and mental health on a systemic level. For more information, visit https://heartmath.onlinepresskit247.com.
