WHY FLOAT
Floatation therapy involves floating effortlessly in a tank filled with silky saltwater at body temperature. The tank's buoyant saltwater creates a weightless sensation and when you combine this with darkness you reduce sensory input and this induces a deeply relaxing experience. Floating has a number of different health benefits, we have listed some of them below. If you have any further questions about floating then feel free to get in touch with us.
Stimulates The Brain
With no commands needing to be sent out, many report that activity in the brain can slow down.
For many this leaves them in a conscious but dream-like state, similar to that experienced just before you go to sleep. In this state, the brain often releases endorphins, a 'feel good' chemical.
While the state of relaxation may be deep, your brain will often stay alert allowing people to relax, think through life problems or use the time to meditate. Lots of creative use Floatation for a thinking space free from distraction or interruption.
Many find that floatation can give an easier access route to deeper meditation that can otherwise take years of training.
Practice makes perfect, most people find that the benefits for relaxation and exploring sensory deprivation get better with each session.
Many Believe Floatation Eliminates Toxins From the Body
Over many years people have advocated for the healing effects of Eposom salts. Users report improving the condition of hair and skin and have they also been linked to easing the symptoms of arthritis.
Magnesium sulphate is vital to us, yet we are very deficient in our modern day diet.
You can take supplements but your body will dispose of these within 24 hours. It is believed that regular floatation can help to maintain good magnesium levels.
The absorption of this crucial mineral occurs naturally during a float and has a powerful effect on our body. It acts as a lubricant to the joints, allowing freer range of movement for the spine and supporting muscles.
It is also effective on any other joints and muscles that are immersed in the solution.
The Deepest Relaxation
Floating is a wonderful way of attaining the deepest relaxation - it has been said that just one hour of floating can equate to four hours of deep sleep.
In the weightless environment, the body is allowed to fully relax and recuperate as all the senses are rested. Research shows that floating reduces blood pressure and heart rate, as well as lowering the levels of stress-related chemicals in the body. It helps to relieve old injuries, aches and pains (particularly back pain).
The deep state of relaxation is also reputed to increase creativity, improve circulation and boost energy levels.
Better Immunity?
Minfulness, relaxation and me time can help build up and maintain your immune system, which in turn allows you to perform at peak levels for longer.
* TIP: Floatation can be a huge relief when you're feeling under the weather or have body aches.
Balance Your Life:
Epsom Salts For Health:
While increasing your magnesium levels, Epsom salts also deliver sulphates, which are extremely difficult to get through food but which readily absorb through the skin. Sulphates serve a wide variety of functions in the body, playing a vital role in the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract.
Sulphates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and are believed to help detoxify the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants.
Floatation therapy is used widely in the treatment of stress, anxiety, jet lag and to improve concentration and creativity. Sports performance and recovery is also enhanced during floating. Also, one hour of floating has the restorative effects of four hours of sleep.
During Pregnancy:
We believe that floating during pregnancy can be a truly wonderful experience. It offers a stimuli-free environment to really connect with your body and baby.
During what can be a stressful and physically draining time, floatation can provide instant relief and relaxation. We recommend floating in the later stages of pregnancy when the strain on your body and the need for a breather will be most significant.