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Experience a Heart-Centered Approach to Well-Being

Who We Are

Heart Based Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing educational content and experiential learning to enjoy the profound benefits of heart-centered living.

Our Approach

Our approach combines psychological theory with experiential learning to deliver a practical, proven-effective way to enjoy the many benefits of heart-centered living.

Groundbreaking Research

We have partnered with a number of universities, healthcare providers, and corporations to assess the positive impact and unique benefits of the Open Heart state.

Open Heart for Everyone

This simple, yet profound five-day training helps participants naturally experience their heart, directly reducing stress and enhancing True Heart Feelings.

Fill Your Day with Heart

Explore the latest in heart based education and research, improve resiliency and decrease stress…and much more!

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AND THE PEOPLE STAYED HOME…AND FOUND…JOY?

It’s hard not to let the stress caused by the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic seep into our day, much less moment-to-moment. Whether it’s the 24/7 news cycle…outrage and fear over the inadequacy of governmental preparedness…social media fatigue…

Dr. Ed Rubenstein Explains Mindfulness vs. the Spiritual Heart

Ed Rubenstein, PhD, a psychologist with 40 years of experience effectively integrating meditation into therapeutic approaches, explains the profound differences between mindfulness and “heartfulness”…

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11 Meditation Myths–Beginning or Deepening your Practice

With the onset of the pandemic, many are searching for ways to decrease stress. Numerous studies have shown meditation’s impact both mentally and physically. But where to begin? What should we expect from a meditation practice?

Our Programs

Through proven-effective professional training programs, we help individuals and organizations discover the profound and lasting benefits that living and working in heart-mind alignment brings.

Learn About Our Unique Approach

From striving to thriving, resistance to resilience, and disconnection to wholeness, our heart based approach naturally promotes happiness, health and well-being.

Earn CEU Credits Online

Geared toward human service providers, our experiential online training provides profound heart-centered benefits for both practitioner and client. You can even earn online CEUs!

Customize Programs for Your Organization

Get in touch to explore customizing an online Open Heart program to meet your organization's needs with respect to reducing stress, managing change, and enhancing wellness.

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Participants Share from the Heart

Heart Based Institute has proven to be an invaluable partner in delivering uniquely effective training programs and the model for integrating the spiritual heart into Whole Person Care.
Christina Dupuch, MSWCOO, Vaya Health
Your workshop presented a new understanding and approach to stress management and positive well-being that is unique, refreshing, practical and effective.
Martiza Tennassee, MD, M.P.H., MHSc.PAHO/World Health Organization Senior Advisor, Workers’ and Consumers’ Health Sustainable Development and Environmental Health
These workshops provide a pathway to inner peace and calmness, not matter what your religious background might be (if any). It is a concise but detailed step-by-step guide to living life from the very core of your being.
Johan PetersProgram Coordinator, Contemporary Family Services
This training is awesome. The specific training in this course has been implemented with several clients where I am employed in Texas. The results for just one of my clients is worth my 17 hour drive one way.
HBI Certification Program GraduateHeart Based Therapeutics Therapist
A profound approach to help you understand, realize and experience the differences between a dominant mind, emotions and the heart. With continued daily practice one can begin to feel and experience the beautiful heart feelings at a deeper level than one can possibly imagine.
Esmée RotmansDip Couns & Psych, Registered MBACP
I am practicing the provided meditation daily and it seems to be increasing my resiliency and ability to work effectively with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries.
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Heart Based Research

Read about our groundbreaking research and explore partnership and training opportunities across a wide range of fields.

Effect of Open Heart Sate on Cancer Cells

Our 4-year trial demonstrated how a 15-minute heart based intervention reduced the spread of cancer cells up to 4X%.

Comparing Mindfulness and Open Heart State

Our preliminary research study clearly confirmed the differences between resting, mindfulness and Open Heart states.

The Spiritual heart's stress reduction Link

Our numerous studies show the significant impact a heart-centered practice can have on burnout, stress and resilience.

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