The Relevance of Heart Rate Variability for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Brain Sciences March 25, 2026 Donald Moss
This review examines what constitutes heart rate variability (HRV), the relationship between HRV and the autonomic nervous system, and the physiology driving HRV. HRV is correlated with vagal nerve activity and parasympathetic nervous activation. Higher HRV is correlated with youth, active lifestyle, adaptive capacity, and good health. Next, the review examines the medical significance of HRV,...