Heart Rate Variability Podcast From HRV Science to Personal Practice: Dr. Richard Gevirtz
Feb 20, 2025
Dr. Richard Gevirtz, a distinguished professor at Lyon International University, discusses his extensive work with heart rate variability (HRV) and biofeedback. He shares how he integrates HRV science into his personal wellness practices, including breathing techniques and myofascial therapy for pain management. The conversation also touches on mental health challenges for younger generations in the age of social media, insights from humorous anecdotes at conferences, and the importance of mindfulness in daily life for long-term vitality.
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Personal Use of Breathing and Tennis Balls
- Dr. Richard Gevirtz uses slow diaphragmatic breathing combined with tennis ball trigger point release to manage his own pain.
- He keeps tennis balls in various locations for quick self-treatment of myofascial pain and finds this method highly effective.
Daily Slow Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Practice slow diaphragmatic breathing daily for at least 10 minutes to maintain autonomic balance.
- Use this breathing routinely for recovery from exercise and to manage situational anxiety.
Combine Breathing with Trigger Point Release
- Begin trigger point release sessions with slow resonance frequency breathing to enhance vagal tone.
- Apply breathing during and after trigger point pressure for faster, longer-lasting relief from pain.