This research investigates how communication between the heart and brain influences cognition and mental health. By studying heart rate variability, vagus nerve activity, and neural oscillations, it reveals a direct effect of heart rhythms on brain function, offering new insights into schizophrenia, mental illness, and body-based therapeutic interventions.

This research investigates the physiological signature of presence by linking heart rate patterns to states of embodiment and attention. Using movement meditation, self-reports, and continuous heart monitoring, it aims to identify the “heartbeat rhythm” of presence. The findings could support technologies that promote emotional regulation, mindfulness, and human connection.