Sep 4, 2024
In an online broadcast, HeartMath practitioner Guy Desbiolles and prominent Tibetan meditation teacher Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche come together to discuss cardiac coherence, a practice that relies on simple breathing exercises to bring the nervous system into a state of equilibrium. How can we use this simple, effective tool to manage stress, control our emotions, and experience other benefits to our physical, emotional and mental health? Hosted by Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D.
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About the Presenters
Guy Desbiolles received his master’s degree in physical chemistry with a focus in quantum chemistry and physical methods applied to chemical analysis. He went on to teach mathematics, physics and chemistry. He has served as an energy therapist for 30 years, including working with energetic balance, Metatron bioresonance diagnosis and treatment, and HeartMath cardiac coherence. Guy has studied Tibetan Buddhism since 1985 and practiced in the Tibetan Bön tradition since 2009. He is an instructor for Ligmincha France & Suisse Romande, and brings his interest and expertise in science in dialogue with the dharma.
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is an acclaimed author and a respected teacher of students worldwide. He completed an 11-year course of traditional studies at the Bön Dialectic School at Menri Monastery near Dolanji, India, and was awarded his geshe degree in 1986. As the founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, he has established numerous centers and institutes of learning in the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe and India. He is renowned for his clear, engaging teaching style and his dedication to making the ancient Tibetan teachings highly accessible and relevant to the lives of Westerners. His many books include Awakening the Sacred Body: Tibetan Yogas of Breath and Movement and Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities. Rinpoche now lives as a householder, and has been living and teaching in the West for more than 30 years. Learn more about Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D. (host) serves as director of research for Ligmincha International. He has studied in the Tibetan traditions since 1989, and for nearly 30 years in the Bön Tradition with Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche, and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. He holds a Ph.D. in Tibetan religions from Rice University and is the director of the Mind Body Spirit Institute at the Jung Center of Houston. For the last 20 years he has been teaching and researching the benefits of Tibetan mind-body practices for people touched by cancer. He is a Contemplative Fellow at the Mind & Life Institute, and is the author of Chöd Practice in the Bön Tradition (Snow Lion, 2009), Tibetan Yoga for Health & Well-Being (Hay House, 2018), and Tibetan Yoga: Magical Movements of Body, Breath, and Mind (Wisdom Publications, 2021).
How does this relate to HRV?
Hi Judith, good question. I tried asking AI (perpexity.ai) and although I’m not informed enough to know for sure, it gave what looks like a good answer, as follows:
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and cardiac coherence are related but distinct concepts used to assess heart function and emotional states.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV):
HRV refers to the variation in time intervals between consecutive heartbeats. It is measured using frequency domain (power spectrums) and time domain methods, which quantify the variability over a specific period. HRV is influenced by the autonomic nervous system and reflects the body’s ability to adapt to stress and environmental changes. Higher HRV is generally associated with better cardiovascular fitness and stress resilience.
Cardiac Coherence:
Cardiac coherence, also known as heart coherence or physiological coherence, is a specific state characterized by a harmonious and stable heart rhythm pattern. This state is associated with a sine wave-like heart rhythm with a narrow, high-amplitude peak in the low-frequency region of the HRV power spectrum. Cardiac coherence is often linked to positive emotional states such as appreciation and compassion, which are reflected in coherent heart rhythm patterns. It is assessed by measuring the coherence ratio, which involves analyzing the HRV power spectrum.
In summary, while HRV measures the variability in heartbeats, cardiac coherence refers to a specific pattern within HRV that indicates a harmonious and stable physiological state. Both concepts are used to understand the relationship between heart function, emotional states, and overall well-being.
How wonderful, thank you Rinpoche, Ale and Guy. This is so inspiring and a useful conversation.i hope it continues…