Great benefits from doing nothing
Floating is the most effective method for relaxing and reducing stress. In the past few decades a lot of research has been conducted on the positive effects of floating. Float tank therapy is now used as a medical treatment to help all sorts of ailments, pain and disease. Furthermore, most of the effects are cumulative; the more you float, the stronger the effects!
Effects of floating on general well-being:
- Deep relaxation of mind and body
- Perfect remedy for fatigue and jet lag
- Improves sleep & sleep quality
- Boosts energy; refreshing and invigorating
- Reduces stress (mental & physical)
- Fosters motivation; diminishes symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Helps you to free yourself from addictions, phobias and bad habits
Positive mental effects of floating:
- Stimulates synchronisation of left & right hemisphere of the brain
- Changes brain wave frequencies; from bèta waves to alpha & thèta waves
- Provides mental clarity & alertness
- Improves visualisation capacity
- Enhances creativity and problem-solving ability
- Facilitates meditation and ‘mindfulness’
- Expands awareness, intensifies the senses, speeds up learning capacity
Positive physiological effects of floating:
- Reduces the production of cortisol, ACTH, lactic acid & adrenaline
- Increases production of endorphins
- Speeds up the healing process and recovery from injuries
- Helps alleviate pain (muscle pain, arthritis, migraine, rheumatism, etc.)
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves the circulation of oxygen and nutrients
- Lowers blood pressure, heart rate and consumption of oxygen
- Improves athletic performance
- Helps prevent sports injuries