GroupFlow: Toward a New Paradigm of Human Connection

GroupFlow is a multi-person biofeedback system created by Mikey Siegel that turns real-time heart and breath data from groups into shared sound, light, and music to accelerate feelings of connection and spiritual depth. At Esalen, diverse facilitators used it in experimental sessions (e.g., heartbeat circles, breath-based partner practices) where many participants reported rapid access to subtle interoceptive awareness, emotional healing, and a stronger sense of belonging, informing ongoing research into how synchronized physiology can reduce loneliness and support human flourishing.