Advancing heart rate variability research, education, and training in medicine and human performance

Our Mission

The Heart Rate Variability Institute’s mission is to advance heart rate variability research, education, and training in medicine and human performance.

Building the Future of HRV Education and Research

Heart rate variability continues to play an important role in understanding health, resilience, recovery, regulation, and human performance. HRVI exists to support the responsible growth of this field through education, research, professional training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
By connecting researchers, clinicians, educators, practitioners, and performance professionals, HRVI helps create opportunities for shared learning and meaningful advancement in how HRV is studied, taught, and applied.

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Advance Research

Support research initiatives that expand knowledge of HRV and its role in health, regulation, performance, and recovery.
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Provide educational opportunities that help professionals better understand HRV science and application.
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Support Training

Encourage responsible, evidence-informed training for professionals using HRV in clinical, mental health, performance, and wellness settings.
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Encourage Collaboration

Bring together professionals across disciplines to share knowledge, build relationships, and advance the field.
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Improve Human Outcomes

Contribute to tools, programs, and knowledge that help improve health, resilience, and human performance worldwide

Support the Mission

HRVI’s work is made possible through education, collaboration, conference participation, sponsorship, and donor support.