Floatation Therapy is a fantastic sensory deprivation therapy that aims to help you take a step back from the world around you and find moments of calm and relaxation, connecting with your mind and body in ways you might not think to every day.
Float Therapy has many benefits for both the mind and body, but what does it do? And how does it work?
What is Float Therapy?
Float Therapy includes spending a designated amount of time in a floatation tank full of skin-temperature water and an Epsom salt solution, helping to create a buoyancy that allows the user to float effortlessly.
Epsom salt is helpful for joint repair due to its anti-inflammatory properties, making float therapy an ideal choice for athletes and runners.
Float Therapy for Mental Health
Depriving your senses is a great way to spend an hour focusing entirely on your mind and mental health. Taking in the dark, silent tank, no outside stimulation can get to you for your hour of float time, opening you up to your thoughts and feelings.
Float Therapy simulates rest, which can help to reduce everyday difficulties such as fatigue and anxiety. Simulated rest with regular float sessions can reduce symptoms of insomnia, improving your quality of sleep for a better-rested mind and body.
Float sessions have also been shown to ‘train’ your ‘endorphin muscle’, helping your brain to create endorphins more regularly, adding positive energy to your life that can reduce stress, anxiety and other negative emotions that may make regular appearances otherwise in your life.
A relaxing atmosphere, and adding some ‘me time’ to your schedule is never a bad thing.
How is Float Therapy good for your body?
Floatation Therapy is great for those who regularly use their bodies for hard labour or fitness purposes. The physical benefits to float therapy include a reduction in physical pain and inflammation.
Recover quickly from pain that has been caused by athletic performance with the help of a sensory deprivation tank. Floating for long periods promotes healing as your blood vessels dilate to allow increased oxygen throughout your body, helping the body to repair at an increased rate. Lactic acid dissipates more easily after workouts when using regular float therapy, aiding recovery from sore muscles and stiffness.
Float Therapy and the Immune System
If your immune system feels like it has taken a hit in recent months, float therapy may be the solution. Floating boosts your immune system by allowing your body to focus on building up your natural defences, removing any high-energy functions for the hour of your session and allowing your body to focus on itself and any healing that may need to occur.
Epsom salts used in float tanks are also excellent at drawing out any toxins, allowing them to leave your body.
Begin your Floatation Journey with Float Therapy at Tranquil Waters Retreat
At Tranquil Waters we offer Float Therapy and Sensory Deprivation Sessions that allow you to relax and focus on your body, mentally or physically, helping you to reduce stress and boost your health.
Dedicate time to yourself and put focus on your health and well-being with float sessions from Tranquil Waters. Whether you are looking to trial a one-off session, or to find somewhere to float regularly, we have a variety of options available to you.
Experience ultimate relaxation with a peaceful float retreat. Book your retreat or get in touch with our friendly team today to begin your floatation journey, or check out our FAQs for more information about what we offer.
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