As you probably know if you have tried it, the experience of floating in a sensory deprivation tank can be deeply relaxing. So, why does floating relax you? What’s the science behind this? The relaxation effect that occurs after floating is far from rare. In fact, relaxation is one...
Lower levels of cortisol equal lower stress levels. Here’s the Science Behind Why. Cortisol is a killer. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. It is a “stress hormone” that works with the brain to control mood, motivation, and fear. While the purpose of cortisol is to drive us...
Depression is a common mental illness that affects more than 18 percent of adults in the United States — that’s more than 18 million adults in any given year. The symptoms which include sadness, low motivation, sleep problems, and eating disturbances can interfere with work, school, and relationships. Fortunately,...
Chronic pain is a silent epidemic. A persistent pain lasting longer than six months, it’s an affliction that often draws devastating consequences for its sufferers. If left untreated, this disease can cause patients to isolate themselves, struggle professionally, and cause difficulty focusing. How chronic pain progresses Evoking both physical...
back in.) Outside the tank: I’d choose compassion and forgiveness instead of fear/anger more often. I breathed easier more often. I could even trust Life/Presence/God/Spirit to support me more, something I wanted to believe instead of “I’m alone and don’t know what I’m doing.” This trust was like trusting the salty float...
When I first moved here a few years ago, every time I walked by the Float Shoppe’s sign, advertising “sensory deprivation tanks, acupuncture, and counseling services”, I would always joke about how convenient that was, since I would absolutely need those things in that order if I ever took...
What brought you into the Float Shoppe for the first time? I was going through a rough divorce and had only floated once before when I came into The Float Shoppe for the first time. A friend shared their float experiences with me, and given the chaos I was...
What brought you in the the Float Shoppe for the first time? The first time I came through based on a recommendation from a co-worker. What is your time like in the float tank? My time in Float Tank is different for every visit as well as an evolving...