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The HEART-BRAIN CONNECTION: What is it?

Updated: Oct 10, 2023

Heart coherence, achieved through synchronizing your heart rhythm, plays a vital role in enhancing overall well-being (read: simply feeling GOOD.) When we experience positive emotions, such as joy, gratitude, or love, our heartbeats become coherent. This state of coherence is communicated to the brain, contributing to mental and emotional health, which in turn allows us to perfectly utilize the executive functions of our brain.


"The Water Lily Pond" by Claude Monet - 1900

The heart and brain form a remarkable connection, constantly exchanging information and influencing each other. Moreover, the heart is not just a mechanical pump; it is a sophisticated organ that sends powerful signals to the brain. These signals, transmitted through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters, have a profound impact on our emotions and thoughts. The neurotransmitters involved in this communication include serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine.


Serotonin, often referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, contributes to feelings of well-being, happiness, and contentment. When the heart is in a coherent state, serotonin production increases, promoting a positive emotional state. This, in turn, enhances our overall mood and mental outlook. How powerful are you in these moments, opposed when negativity hits?

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Oxytocin, known as the "bonding hormone," is released during social interactions, acts of kindness, and feelings of connection. Coherent heart rhythms stimulate the release of oxytocin, fostering connection, empathy, and a sense of trust. It helps us form and maintain meaningful relationships, deepening our social bonds.

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Dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with motivation and reward, also plays a role in the heart-brain connection. When we experience positive emotions and our heartbeats become coherent, dopamine is released. This reinforces the behavior that led to the positive emotion, motivating us to seek similar experiences and reinforcing positive patterns.

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Understanding the intricate interplay between the heart, brain, and neurotransmitters highlights the importance of cultivating positive (and therefor powerful!) emotions and maintaining heart coherence. By intentionally engaging in activities that elicit positive emotions, we can enhance heart coherence and promote the production of these beneficial neurotransmitters.

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Conversely, stress, anxiety, and negative emotions disrupt heart coherence and neurotransmitter balance. When we experience these negative states, stress hormones like cortisol are released, inhibiting the production of serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine. This imbalance can lead to emotional distress, impaired cognitive function, low quality of decision-taking, and a decreased sense of well-being (read: feeling bad.)


In conclusion, the interconnection between the heart, brain, and neurotransmitters is a fascinating aspect of human biology. Heart coherence, achieved through positive emotions, facilitates the communication between the heart and brain, promoting mental and emotional well-being. Serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine are neurotransmitters involved in this intricate communication. By cultivating heart coherence and engaging in activities that elicit powerfully positive emotions, we can enhance the production of these neurotransmitters, leading to greater overall well-being, higher quality of actions and decisions taken as well as resilience in the face of life's challenges.

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