Reduce Anxiety with Heart-Brain Healing – Free Class with Rollin McCraty

You don’t have to muscle your way through stress. There’s a gentler path that starts in the wisdom of your own heart — and grows into a steadier way of being with life.

In this free online session with HeartMath® Institute’s Rollin McCraty, PhD, you’ll explore heart-brain coherence as a reliable state that softens anxiety, clears mental fog, and restores a felt sense of calm and connection.

You’ll be guided into a simple practice you can return to anytime, so your nervous system settles and your presence expands — even when the world feels fast, loud, or uncertain.

Along the way, you’ll also hear key insights from decades of HeartMath research showing how coherence supports sleep, blood pressure, cognitive function, and emotional resilience.

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Why Attend “Reduce Anxiety With Heart-Brain Healing: Explore Heart Coherence as a Path From Stress to Calm, Connection & Inner Peace”

Stress doesn’t only come from crowded calendars or difficult headlines — it’s an inner response that can be guided into balance. In this event, Dr. Rollin McCraty shares how your heart’s rhythms can cue your brain and emotions into harmony, so tension unwinds and clarity returns.

You’ll experience a gentle, science-informed approach to settling anxiety that’s practical in the middle of real life. The focus is on simple steps you can repeat, so your system learns a new baseline of steadiness that travels with you.

As coherence grows, many people notice better sleep, brighter mood, and a warmer connection with others …

Which means your personal practice also nourishes the wider field of care and compassion you move through each day.

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What You’ll Learn

Let’s begin by shifting attention from looping thoughts to your heart’s steady rhythm, so your body gets the signal to soften and your breath begins to even out. You’ll feel how a few mindful moments can change your inner weather, which means you can meet the day with more ease.

In the session, you’ll be guided through an Inner Stillness technique in plain, friendly steps, so you can follow along without effort. You’ll sense the heart and brain syncing, and then notice how emotions settle — which helps you respond rather than react.

By the end, you’ll have a portable practice you can use at work, before sleep, or during challenging conversations, so steadiness becomes a lived habit. You’ll also understand why coherence supports health and focus, which makes it easier to keep practicing when life gets busy.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• How stress functions as an emotional process you can influence from within
• The Inner Stillness technique for calming anxiety in a few minutes
• Heart-focused breathing cues that guide your system back to balance
• Ways to interrupt automatic reactions so you can choose your response
• Everyday coherence habits to improve sleep, focus, and mood
• Insights from HeartMath research connecting coherence to health outcomes
• How to bring coherence into relationships and communication
• Simple check-ins to sustain a calmer baseline throughout the day
• How personal coherence contributes to a wider field of care and connection

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Who This Is For

If you feel a constant undercurrent of stress, or your mind won’t settle even when life looks “fine,” this event offers practical relief. You’ll learn a grounded way to soothe emotions and restore clarity, without complex techniques or long practices.

It’s a good fit if you want tools you can use anywhere — at your desk, in the car before a meeting, or during tender moments with loved ones — so you can stay steady and open-hearted as you navigate daily life.

• Anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinking
• Caregivers, clinicians, educators, and leaders seeking practical regulation tools
• Spiritual seekers who appreciate science-backed practices
• People curious about HeartMath and heart-brain coherence
• Those who want a calmer baseline and better sleep

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About Rollin McCraty, PhD

Rollin McCraty, PhD, is Director of Research at HeartMath® Institute and a psychophysiologist whose work explores how emotions shape cognition, behavior, and health.

His research includes heart-brain interactions and how coherent emotional states influence the autonomic, cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systems — with practical tools used by individuals, organizations, and clinical populations.

He has served as principal investigator for numerous studies and field projects, bringing accessible, heart-centered practices to diverse communities and settings.

Rollin’s teaching is clear, compassionate, and evidence-informed, inviting people to experience coherence as a natural state that supports wellbeing and meaningful connection.

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Endorsements

“I gained the ability to disconnect emotionally from the stressors in my daily routine…”
Through his research, Dr. McCraty not only offers new tools to help human beings live more coherent and harmonious lives, but also his work offers a new paradigm from which we can start understanding and viewing ourselves and our world as we are, fundamentally integrated, electromagnetic, and vibrational beings, versus merely chemical and mechanical beings. The HeartMath techniques were a huge blessing in my life as they helped me refocus, refresh, and renew my physiological and emotional strength. I gained the ability to disconnect emotionally from the stressors in my daily routine and have been able to return to a healthy place where I gain peace and resilience.
— Brigette Wagner

“It’s simple, practical, and the best gift you can give yourself and others.”
Practicing the HeartMath coherence-building techniques has had a profound impact on my energy level and the way I now respond to my environment. The tools are easy to use as you go about your day. In my case, my baseline has shifted several times since I’ve incorporated the practice in my daily life. It’s a practice that’s cumulative and keeps on giving. It’s simple, practical, and the best gift you can give yourself and others.
— Marilyn Ayotte

“I have learned to establish inner balance, regardless of my external environment.”
The HeartMath tools and techniques have literally become the baseline of my everyday life. The awareness that each of us has the capacity to essentially flip a switch and, on demand, align our internal states syncing our heart, brain, and nervous systems, has been truly life-changing. I have learned to establish inner balance, regardless of my external environment. It impacts my presence, how I listen, and how I communicate in my relationships, and ultimately it has inspired me to have more compassion for myself and others. A true gift in these times!
— Donna K.

“The course was so profound that I often cried as it went so deep.”
Rollin and Sarah gently guided us to our Sacred Heart. The course was so profound that I often cried as it went so deep. What an honor to be in that room.
— Karen, South Africa

“I can immediately feel the energy shifting inside when I come into coherence.”
I can immediately feel the energy shifting inside when I come into coherence. It’s like there’s an opening in an internal dam where the energy just starts flowing up. Sometimes there’s a deep inner joy that rushes through me and actually brings tears to my eyes. After that, I just want to extend love to all beings around me, and any feelings of resentment, anger, and frustration disappear. Of course, these moments don’t last, but the goal is to regularly shift into this state in order to bring this high energy to daily situations that may be challenging.
— Cindy, Playa San Miguel, Costa Rica

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the event take place?

This free online event takes place on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00am Pacific Time (PT). After you register, you’ll receive details to join from your computer or mobile device.

How long is the event?

The live session is approximately 60 minutes, including teaching and a guided practice.

Is there a cost to attend?

No. It’s a free video event provided as a public service to support your wellbeing.

Will a replay be available?

Yes. All registrants receive a replay link, so you can watch at your convenience if you can’t attend live.

How do I access the event after registering?

Check your email for a confirmation message with your unique access link and reminders as the event approaches. You can join from any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone.

I can’t attend live — should I still register?

Absolutely. Registering ensures you receive the replay link and any follow-up resources shared by the presenters.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by The Shift Network, a global leader in transformational online programs.

Who is the teacher?

Rollin McCraty, PhD, Director of Research at HeartMath® Institute, is leading the session.

What if I don’t have any experience with this topic?

You’re welcome. The practices are simple, accessible, and guided step by step — no prior experience is required.

Is this event appropriate for all faiths and backgrounds?

Yes. The presentation is inclusive and grounded in practical tools and research, honoring people from all traditions and none.

Can I ask questions during the event?

As time allows, the presenter may address common questions. You’ll also receive follow-up information with ways to learn more.

What technology do I need to join?

A reliable internet connection and a modern web browser are recommended. Headphones can enhance audio clarity.

How do I unsubscribe or update my email preferences?

Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can manage your preferences at any time using the links provided.

What is heart-brain coherence?

Heart-brain coherence is a measurable state where your heart rhythms, brain, and emotions are synchronized. People often experience greater calm, clarity, and resilience in this state.

Will we practice the Inner Stillness technique?

Yes. Dr. McCraty will guide a gentle Inner Stillness practice during the session so you can feel the shift toward coherence in real time.

Are HeartMath tools evidence-based?

HeartMath methods are informed by decades of research and have been applied in clinical, educational, and organizational settings worldwide.

Can these practices help with sleep and blood pressure?

Many participants report better sleep and more balanced blood pressure as coherence becomes a daily habit. Individual results vary, and these practices complement — not replace — medical care.

Is this a sales webinar?

No. It’s an educational event. Near the end, the host may briefly share opportunities to continue learning if you find the material helpful.

Will you mention the 7-week course?

Attendees will hear about an optional live course for those who want to go deeper. There’s no obligation to enroll.

Is this session safe for people with a trauma history?

The practices are gentle and self-paced. Please listen to your body, participate at your comfort level, and seek professional support as needed.

Do I need any HeartMath devices to benefit?

No devices are required. While biofeedback tools can support training, you’ll receive practices you can use immediately without equipment.

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