Research

An Evidence-Based Solution

Over the past decade, the scientific literature has seen a phenomenal increase in the number and quality of research studies demonstrating the positive impacts of meditation. The success of meditation is directly correlated to a number of biometric ‘indicators’ - of which Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is considered to be one of the strongest.

The base of (formerly) Unyte's Interactive Meditation program was created by Wild Divine, a true pioneer in mind-body technology, which sold tens of thousands of biofeedback devices in 60 countries over 15 years, and whose products were referenced in over 100 scientific journal articles.  Our Interactive Meditation platform is back under the brand of Wild Divine, now partnered with another biofeedback pioneer, Somatic Vision, also referenced in numerous studies and articles.

The Benefits of HRV Biofeedback

HRV is a measure of the variation in time between heartbeats and is considered to be a strong indicator of your meditative state. It has been shown through decades of research that a higher HRV correlates with an optimal, relaxed nervous system state, positive emotions, and improved health.

According to the research, HRV biofeedback may, as part of a healthy lifestyle, help in the following ways:

  • • Improve ability to handle adversity or stressful situations
  • • Decrease anxiety
  • • Stress management
  • • Reduce depression
  • • Improve responses to anger-inducing stimuli
  • • Improve sleep quality
  • • Reduce pain
  • • Improve gastrointestinal disorder symptoms
  • • Improve mood and psychological well-being
  • • Help fine-tune skills for optimal sports performance

The Science Behind Interactive Meditation

Our previous products have been referenced by over 100 scientific journals and endorsed by hundreds of professionals. What did the researchers find? Published results have found that use of Wild Divine's products may, as part of a healthy lifestyle, lead to improvements in:

  • Stress Management
  • Anxiety
  • Pain
  • Depression
  • Coping Skills
  • Creativity
  • ADHD
  • Parenting
  • Athletic performance
  • Musician performance

Literature Review

We’ve conducted a full research literature review with over 33 pages of abstracts of research articles that are associated with Wild Divine products and show the benefits of interactive meditation. Below please find a sample of these articles, and please contact us for the full review.

Evaluation of a biofeedback-assisted meditation program as a stress management tool for hospital nurses: a pilot study (Mayo Clinic)

Cutshall SM, Wentworth LJ, Wahner-Roedler DL, Vincent A, Schmidt JE, Loehrer LL, Cha SS, Bauer BA Explore (NY). 2011 Mar-Apr

Game-based biofeedback for paediatric anxiety and depression

M Knox, J Lentini, TS Cummings, A McGrady, K Whearty, and L Sancrant Ment Health Fam Med. 2011 Sep

Can biofeedback training of psychophysiological responses enhance athletes' sport performance? A practitioner's perspective

Pusenjak N, Grad A, Tusak M, Leskovsek M, Schwarzlin R. Phys Sportsmed. 2015 Jul

Can Children with AD/HD Learn Relaxation and Breathing Techniques through Biofeedback Video Games?

Krestina L Amon, Andrew Campbell K McKenna, KAS Gallagher, PW Forbes, P Ibeziako Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology. 2008

The effect of computer-based biofeedback on creativity

Qin Li Syracuse University Honors Program Capstone Project. 2008

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