Serenity FAQ's

Western medicine typically is interested in only the BPM (beats per minute). But they overlook the powerful information that occurs before and after each beat of your Heart.

What is Resonance?
Resonance is the state of being in flow or in sync. When something resonates, it vibrates in a harmonic way. This harmony can be measured via your Heartrate with a special technique known as HRS.

HRS gives you an accurate reading of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being.

In essence, your HRS score is the measure of how in tune you are with yourself.  It’s not about how high or low your score is. In fact, when your score is "lower" it’s actually a good thing, because your body is telling you how it feels right then in the moment. A "low" score is your opportunity to step back from the "busy"-ness of life and slow down so your mind and body can renew and regenerate.

When we get overstressed, we often continue to push past the signals our bodies send us, which further drains our mental and emotional batteries.

HRS is based on the science of what’s called HRV (Heart Rate Varability). HRV has been studied for over 50 years and is the "gold standard" of cardiology to determine a persons health and longevity.

HRV is used by some of the best performers in many fields including:

Top athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA
Leading Universities and Med Schools 
Leaders in finance and investing
Corporate executives
Many of the best clinics and wellness companies

But those peak performers pay a hefty price for equipment, consulting and ongoing therapy. 

Serenity makes it easier for the common man who wants to improve their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual energy so they can move forward in life with confidence and clarity.

While HRV can be very complicated (and is subject to misunderstanding because of its complexity) HRS on the other hand is very simple.

Here’s what we mean…

HRV is measured in terms of values like:

     RMSS, SDNN, Pnn50, LF, HF

Which are a bit challenging to interpret properly (let alone keep track of).

The numbers for each value vary greatly, so it’s difficult to determine where you are given the multiple values of HRV.

I've studied HRV for over 12 years and I always dreamed of a simpler way to have a quick, accurate and meaningful score to help me understand what’s happening in my mind/body system.

HRV is complicated and even experts disagree on how to interpret the values. HRS is simple. Because it's measured on a scale of 1-10. We use the core HRV values from your reading and compile them to create your custom HRS score so that you can get a quick (and accurate) snapshot of your mind/body system in a matter of just 60 seconds.

2. Am I using it right? How do I know it's working?

The key to getting the most from Serenity is to use it daily. One measurement won’t give you much insight. But, when you take your HRS reading each day, you begin to make shifts that are cumulative. You may not feel major improvements right away, but the more you use Serenity (and practice the simple Serenity Resonant Breathing) the more your mind and body will release stressful thoughts, emotions and energies that no longer serve you.

Hint: it’s not about how high your score is. The secret is allowing yourself to practice the Serenity Breath daily and each time you do, you get a little more calm, a little more clear. And then one day you realize you’ve made dramatic shifts in how you feel, your finances, the quality of love your feel and your level of inner harmony and wellness.

3. How often should I use Serenity?

The best time to use Serenity is first thing in the morning sitting up (before any coffee or tea). Your morning score is your baseline for the day.  Then, as the day sets in, it's helpful to do sessions:

Mid-Morning

Mid- Afternoon (after the daily grind)

Mid Evening (after dinner but before bed)

You will notice that your scores will shift as the day goes on. They may even drop. That's not a problem. When that occurs, our most experienced users practice the Serenity Breath for 1-2 minutes and often notice a significant improvement in their HRS score.


4. Serenity Breath - How (and why) it works

The Serenity Breath is based on hundreds of years of research in the art and science of breathwork.

The breathing process in most people is not functioning at an optimal level. We need to heal it. We need to improve or restore our breathing capacity, to correct any dysfunctional habits or patterns that inhibit or interfere with the free expression our true nature and full potential.

Once our breathing is full and free, healthy and natural, once it is restored or raised to an optimal level, then it automatically becomes a therapeutic tool. The body and breath can be used to balance the mind, and the mind and breath can be used to renew the body. The beauty of this process is it helps you release old energies and emotions that no longer serve you and feel the Light of your Presence.

5. What is HRV?

HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is considered by many top cardiologists, researchers, leading universities, medical institutions, elite athletes and sports teams (i.e. NFL, NBA, NHL) to be the leading indicator of our health and longevity. It has been researched since the 1960's and to date, there are thousands of studies across the world proving its effectiveness.

In essence, it is the measure of the intervals between each beat of the Heart.  Every beat (and space between each beat) carries information of the entire body and energy system.  When viewed only as a pulse (beats per minute or BPM), a vast amount of valuable information is missed. Your pulse is only an average - not the whole picture of what your Heart is actually processing every moment of your day.

HRV analysis helps us see beyond the limits of the "BPM" western model and into a new paradigm of understanding the true nature and power of Heartwaves.  This is an incredible time where science and spirituality are coming together and agreeing that the Heart is far more powerful than we ever knew or expected.

The future of Heartwaves and HRV is brighter than ever.  And now with Serenity and the HRS score, we have a simple (and accurate) way to measure our entire energy system in less than 1 minute. This simple HRS score gives you insights into how you're feeling (at a deep level) and how aligned your Mind/Body is at any point in time.

The space between two heart beats

Serenity uses key HRV values such as:

RMSS - RMSS is the most accurate measure of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) which controls your stress response (and your ability to rest and rejuvenate.)

SDNN - SDNN is the “gold standard” for cardiac health. Higher numbers usually indicate that your body is coping better with stress.

Pnn50 - shows the balance between the parasympathetic system and sympathetic nervous system. The higher the value, the more relaxed the body is. If the pNN50 is low, you’re either tired or over-stressed.

The HRS score is a unique way of combining each of these complicated scores into one simple score that anyone can use to gauge the level of coherence and resonance of their Mind/Body system.

6. Camera and measurement questions

Can you show me details of how I can place my finger on the camera? I can’t get an accurate reading consistently.

6. My HRS numbers haven’t changed much in several days. Am I doing it wrong?

The key to Serenity is practice and patience.  There is no "wrong". It took years for your breathing patterns to be formed.  Like any other habit, it will take sometime to "re-wire" and return to normal. The good news is the more you practice, the better you feel. (and the results are cumulative).

Each time you practice, you release old stressors and emotions that have limited your breathing ability.  In time, you will notice that things that used to trigger you into stress, fear, anxiety, etc. no longer does.  That's because Resonant Breathing with the Serenity breath is proven to relax the brain/body/nervous system each time you practice.


7. Somedays my HRS is over 7, and others it drops below. How can I improve my score?

It's normal to have "high" and "low" scores. The secret of Serenity is that it shows you where you are in any given moment - with no judgment.  On the days when your scores are lower, it's your chance to tune-in and notice how you're feeling.

A "low" score is a message to take a break and let go. It's your body's way of saying "time out".  Quite often when I get a "low" score, it's my chance to become aware of an emotion or pattern that I may not be fully aware of. So I take another couple minutes and practice the Serenity Breath and then take another reading.  My scores often increase.

Feel free to be light-Hearted in the process.  It may just give you an unexpected gift!

Serenity Tip

Occasionally, when my scores drop, I'll do the Serenity Process - allowing me to connect with feelings and emotions under the surface. In many cases, just that simple process improves my score significantly.