BENEFITS
Why float more? Discover the physical and mental benefits of Float Therapy:
Magnesium Deficiency: We often lack the proper magnesium levels that our bodies need. When you float, a high concentration of Epsom salts is absorbed right through your skin and replenishes the magnesium that so many people are deficient in. Magnesium plays a critical role in brain function and mood, and low levels of magnesium can be linked to an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and irregular sleep patterns. When you float, you give your body the necessary balance it needs to combat these issues. Magnesium can also prevent cardiovascular disease, regulate high blood pressure, prevent osteoporosis, relieve menopause symptoms, provide PMS relief and create healthier bones and teeth.
Chronic Pain / Pain Management: Floating has been shown to relieve back and neck pain, inflammation, bursitis, fibromyalgia, and past injuries. The pain relief has long lasting effects even after you leave the flotation tank. Floating removes pressure from joints, allows the spine to lengthen, while enabling greater blood flow to reach affected areas of the body. Endorphins (the body’s natural pain killer) are released into the blood stream, helping to block the transmission of pain signals at the cellular level.
Sports Performance and Recovery: Athletes harness the power of floating to improve their performance, reduce recovery time, and eliminate fatigue and "post-race letdown" after competitions. Floating provides relaxation benefits that combat stress-related chemicals and eliminate lactic acid buildup, allowing your body to return to peak efficiency and strength. Floating takes the weight off strained bones, joints, and muscles, and increases the efficiency of blood circulation, compressing your recovery time into mere hours.
Deep Relaxation: Floating profoundly affects the nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and promoting the release of "happy" neurotransmitters, leading to decreased stress and increased circulation. The absence of gravity enables muscles and joints to relax and heal faster, providing relief for musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions. A single hour of floating equals four hours of restful sleep, alleviating jet lag and fatigue. Overall, a float session fosters a profound sense of well-being, often referred to as the "Post-Float Glow."
Visualization: Whether you’re looking to take a few strokes off your golf game, plot out a business strategy, or become acquainted with your deep-self, the isolation tank is the perfect environment for this practice. As the brain enters the theta state, it becomes more open to suggestion. The central nervous system can essentially be trained to produce the “perfect performance.” This technique has been used by members of Olympic teams for many years in countries such as Australia, Europe and America. Well-known athletes like Carl Lewis have attributed part of their success to visualization within a sensory deprivation float tank.
Fun Fact! Research suggests that an hour of visualization in the tank can be more effective than 10 hours of field practice, according to studies by experts in sports and medicine.
Meditation and Theta State: Float tanks facilitate deep meditation in a fraction of the time it takes through traditional practice. By stimulating theta brainwaves, they enable profound learning, healing, and personal growth. While sessions usually last 60 to 90 minutes, some achieve a meditative state in just 20 minutes, a feat that often requires years of practice. Transitioning to theta brainwaves unlocks access to the unconscious, fostering creativity and insights.
Right Brain Function: Floating elevates right brain function, known for creativity and flashes of insight. Executives and entrepreneurs turn to float tanks for innovation. Studies reveal that floating enhances right-brain dominance, fostering increased productivity, performance, and feelings of competence and confidence. This synchronization of brain waves promotes holistic mental harmony and efficiency in floaters.