Overview
The Games and Visualizers in emWave Pro and emWave2 provide a dynamic way to practice the Quick Coherence technique. Rather than just watching a graph, these tools offer real-time visual rewards as your coherence increases, making the “emotional muscle building” process more intuitive.
How to Access the Menu
On the main screen of your emWave software, look for the Hot Air Balloon icon located in the top-right center toolbar. Clicking this icon will reveal the following three categories:
1. The Coherence Coach® This is the best place to start if you are new to HeartMath. It provides an interactive, narrated tutorial that walks you through the steps of the Quick Coherence technique using animations and rhythmic breathing guides.
2. Interactive Games These games react directly to your heart rhythm. As you move into medium and high coherence, the game environment changes:
- The Balloon Game: A hot air balloon rises and travels across a landscape as your coherence increases.
- The Garden Game: A black-and-white garden begins to fill with color and life.
- The Rainbow Game: Build a vibrant rainbow across the sky by maintaining steady physiological coherence.
3. Visualizers Visualizers provide a more abstract or artistic way to view your data.
- The Mandala: A geometric pattern that expands and contracts in sync with your Breath Pacer settings.
- Legacy Visualizers: Includes four additional classic patterns to suit different relaxation styles.
- My Inspiration: This is a fully customizable tool. You can upload your own pictures and Personal Soundtracks to create a unique, deeply personal environment for your practice.
Pro Tips for Using Games
- Focus on Feeling: While it is tempting to “play” the game to win, remember that the game is simply a mirror of your internal state. Focus on the emotional shift first, and let the game react naturally.
- Check for Updates: HeartMath occasionally adds new features or visual improvements. Always ensure you are running the latest Software Version to get the best performance from these high-graphics features.
- Hardware Requirements: Some older computers may struggle with high-definition visualizers. If you experience lag, try using the Mandala or the standard HRV graph instead.