HeartMath, a pioneer in heart rate variability biofeedback and stress reduction, was invited to host an experiential lab at the Second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held December 17–19, 2025, in New Delhi, India. The summit, convened by the WHO and the Government of India, brought together over 800 global leaders, policymakers, scientists, and health practitioners from more than 100 countries.
HeartMath was one of 25 evidence-based innovations selected 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.
The partnership with The Fyera Foundation was instrumental in elevating HeartMath's science within global health policy forums. Through donated time, financial contributions, and UN- and WHO-aligned programs, key WHO leaders experienced HeartMath's work directly, helping inspire the organization's inclusion in the Summit. 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. It provided an opportunity to both care for the hearts of these dedicated and influential global leaders, as well as share the hope of the life-changing benefits that are possible when activating heart coherence in the populations they serve."
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. For over 30 years, HeartMath has been a global leader in Heart Coherence research, heart rate variability biofeedback technology, and science-backed techniques for stress reduction, resilience, and well-being. Its solutions are used by organizations like Stanford Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, and NASA, and are validated by over 400 independent research studies with 20,000 citations. HeartMath's tools, including the Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor and app, empower people worldwide to manage stress and improve emotional balance. The organization's impact extends globally through educational video courses, podcasts, and social platforms reaching over 1 million people.
