Deprivation or Isolation Tank?

Why are there are three names for one amazing experience! Some refer to the tank as a floatation tank while others say deprivation or isolation. Words can have an interesting impact on ones emotions; either supporting the desire for the experience or creating a little hesitancy.

From my perspective the tank offers effortless floating while depriving the body and mind of external input in an isolated environment. Where else would we get this sort of experience? Of course it’s the FLOAT TANK! Even the word tank is interesting when people consider stepping into a “tank”, could sound scary and yet it is the safest and most sacred experience one could have when approaching with an open mind.

Cara floating peacefully.

The experience one gets from stepping into a solution of 100 gallons of water and 800 lbs. of epson salt is like nothing else on this planet. Kudo’s to our founder; John C. Lilly for having the foresight as a visionary of current times of added stress in our society.

Forty years since the birth of floating and still the general public struggles to understand this phenomenon; to ponder the thought of climbing into the tank; into an unknown experience and the deepest form of relaxation and rejuvenation known to the planet. At least for most!

Others may listen to the idea of floating; ponder yet never get to experience the silence of the sounds of the inner landscape of our being. Some may never take the plunge to hear the sweet sounds of their own heart or the oxygen flowing ever so gently into and out of the lungs or hear the spine as it realigns itself to it’s natural state of perfection. And yet others will take the plunge and experience themselves at the deepest levels of being, simply being in the silence, the experience of a connection to themselves and a higher consciousness.

Is the Isolation, Deprivation, or Floatation experience calling out to you? If so, don’t keep putting this off, your body and mind so need this time out from this game of life.

We are here for you in a sweet little town of West Boylston, MA where the water is surrounded by wooded area and wild life. Located in a strip mall with a fabulous healthy pet food store, Maggies and next to our town Post Office. Two great places to eat lunch or dinner in our lot for after your float or before. Just don’t eat too much before your float, you will spend your time listening to your digestive system process and assimilate your meal.

Schedule your appointment as walk-ins run the risk of not getting to float when they arrive.

FLOATING & ADHD / ASPERGER’S

ADHD TREATMENTS

THIS BLOG IS ALL ABOUT THE EXPLORATION OF ADHD! WE WILL INVESTIGATE THE CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND CONVENTIONAL (AS WELL AS UNCONVENTIONAL) TREATMENTS FOR ADHD.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

Treating ADHD by Floating in Salt Water?

Can Floating in Salt Water Near Body Temperature be Used as an Effective, Natural ADHD Treatment?

One of the things I enjoy most about researching and writing this blog is that I get a chance to review the literature of some pretty zany diagnostic and treatment methods for ADHD. I often wonder what is going through the minds of some of these researchers as they concoct these seemingly eccentric modes of treatment for the disorder.

This blog has covered some of these seemingly bizarre treatments, including treating ADHD with mirrors, EEG manipulated ADHD treatment, light therapy for ADHD with seasonal affective disorders, and the effectiveness of behavioral therapy measures for ADHD, and hinted at other treatments such as vestibular stimulation for ADHD.

A recent article in Cases Journal on treating a patient with ADHD and Asperger’s by flotation sessions in a tank of salt water struck me as particularly bizarre, but piqued my curiosity. However, the justifications and apparent effectiveness of these measures suggests that further investigation may be warranted. Before we all decide to take a prolonged trip to the Dead Sea, we should investigate the methods of this treatment process and check for scientific evidence behind its claims. Below is a summary of the process, and some of the major points the article’s authors conjured up to validate the effects of this form of ADHD treatment.

As the name of the journal title suggests, this was a case report on a single individual, and not a controlled clinical study. However, I have repeated given my opinion on how case studies, although statistically inferior to controlled trials, should retain a place in novel medical treatments.

The patient was a 36 year-old woman co-diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger’s (although keep in mind that many diagnostic methods forbid the co-diagnosis of ADHD with anything along the Autistic Spectrum, including Asperger’s. However, many clinicians often ignore this guideline and have no problem with diagnosing a person with these two comorbid disorders).

The study authors noted that a number of the alternative treatments which previously showed promise hinged on triggering arousal levels (mirrors, EEG, etc.). It is well documented that deficiencies within arousal levels are common in the ADHD population. Hence, a sensory stimulation via flotation in a water tank may possibly show promise as an alternative ADHD treatment.

The flotation device is essentially a covered tank (to minimize the impact of outside sources of stimulation) containing highly concentrated salt water (to enable easier floating and buoyancy) at near-body temperature (to reduce tactile stimulation due to a temperature difference between the person’s body and outside environment). Keep in mind that this water is typically only 8 inches to a foot (20 to 30 centimeters) deep, and its high salt content (much higher than the ocean) allows one to float easily without touching the bottom of the tank. This method, calledflotation-Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique orflotation-REST, has been shown to be an effective stress-reliever and relaxation method. A total of 19 flotation treatment sessions were done within the span of about a year.

The authors found five key components (arousal control, inhibition/activity regulation, sensory integration and interpretation, cognitive abilities, and emotional abilities) of ADHD behavior to be positively affected by flotation.

Arousal control: As mentioned previously, arousal levels have been shown to be a significant component of ADHD (and it can be either over or under-arousal). The flotation-REST method apparently addresses the arousal problem and normalizes this state by providing an environment which screens out most visual and tactile environmental stimulants.

Activity regulation/inhibitory control of physical processes: Often a hallmark characteristic of ADHD is the difficulty with inhibition control or impulsivity with regards to physical movements, especially in younger children. Impulsively grabbing at objects or persons is a common occurrence among children with the disorder (as almost any parent of and ADHD child can attest!). The salt water/ADHD treatment case studyhighlights that the salt water flotation/isolation therapy may alleviate some of this behavior due to it’s effect on allowing the individual to “internalize” their focus on their physical movements, which may build up more regulatory ability of motor control and enhance the ability to restrict inappropriate physical impulses.
Sensory integration: We have previously alluded to the possible connection between ADHD and sensory integration (in the context of balance impairment and inner-ear dysfunction on ADHD) disorders. Additionally, numerous studies on fine motor skill deficiencies, such as handwriting and ADHD have been covered this blog and studied in the literature. It appears (at least in theory, according to the case study and journal article) that the flotation experience in a sensory restricted environmentenhances the patient’s sensory integration abilities by depriving external sensory stimuli, leaving room for the person in the salt water tank more time to focus and coordinate his or her senses.
Improvements in cognitive abilities for ADHD patients:We have discussed cognitive abilities in ADHD (as related to pharmacological treatment strategies) in previous posts, and there are numerous studies on comorbid cognitive deficits in those with ADHD. Furthermore, some posit a cognitive energy deficiency as the underlying cause to ADHD, identified as acognitive-energetic model of the disorder. These deficiencies are believed to be at least partially remedied or improved by the flotation in salt water treatment, mainly due to the distraction-free environment being conducive to periods of prolonged concentration and enhanced thinking without interruption. According to the article, many of these benefits continue after the individual is out of the tank even for a period of a few weeks (of which these effects then begin to taper off).
1. Imrovements in personal emotional abilities: Emotional abilities, especially as they relate to inter-personal interactions and relationships can also be a common deficit in individuals with ADHD. The flotation technique is believed to improve this aspect as well, as it provides an environment of personal self-acceptance which can then be transferred to improved relationships with others and their emotions.
In conclusion, we should probably not go running out to buy a big shark tank (minus the shark of course!) just yet. Remember, this was just one simple case study done in Sweden of a 36-year old woman with comorbid Asperger’s. Obviously further study is warranted, and there are a number of loose ends that must be tied up before this alternative treatment method is accepted and goes mainstream. Future studies on the effectiveness of this treatment for children with the disorder would be especially useful. Nevertheless, this Flotation Restricted Environment Stimulation Technique (flotation REST) has shown to be useful in other areas of psychological function, including as a relaxation/stress reduction method.

Thus, (in this blogger’s personal opinion) this flotation REST technique may be especially good for ADHD’ers who suffer from high levels or irritability or have comorbid anxiety or depressive qualities (perhaps not those with claustrophobia or hydrophobia though!). Individuals with ADHD who have responded well to Wellbutrin or other antidepressant medications may be especially good candidates for this flotation treatment, at least in theory based on our current observations at the time.

Additionally, it is worth the re-mention that the woman of the case study had co-morbid (co-existing) Asperger’s and was already on an antidepressant medication throughout the whole course of the study. This may be good news for those who suffer from co-morbid disorders, as well as the fact that this flotation REST technique seems to be relatively compatible with medication treatment. Thus supplemental treatment by flotation in salt water near body temperature may be a good adjunctive measure for individuals with ADHD and a wide spectrum of comorbid disorders.

Schedule your floatation session today here at Crystalline/AWAKEN where we welcome the opportunity to support children and adults to higher levels of wellness.

Floating a Crystalline AWAKENING

Awaken in the waters of crystalline salts!

Floating: It’s For Real, It’s Good For You, And It’s Not Just For Hippies

Becca Borawski Jenkins

Managing Editor

It took 850 pounds of Epsom salt, but I floated. For the first time in my life I floated. Last month I visited Float On, a business located in the Hawthorne district of Portland, Oregon. Float On is part of a new movement in entrepreneurship – providing sensory deprivation tanks for rent by the hour.

floating, floatation tank, john c. lilly, sensory deprivation tank Floatation tanks, also known as isolation tanks and sensory deprivation tanks, were first developed by John C. Lilly in 1954. In the 1970s the practice also became known as REST, or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy. While the connotation attached to the tanks has varied over the years, it has been used to effectively treat everything from stress and anxiety, to migraines, to chronic pain and fibromyalgia, to mental disorders. Given its supposed benefits, both mental and physical, one would think it could make a good recovery practice for athletes.

It was from this perspective, that of an athlete, that I approached floating. I had long been encouraged by a couple fellow martial artists to give it a shot. They insisted I would enjoy it, but I don’t swim, and more importantly, I’ve never even figured out how to float, so the whole thing seemed quite daunting. I also get vertigo whenever I can’t see a horizon line, so I really wasn’t sure floating was for me. Ninety minutes of floating, at that.

But I was told everyone can float in a floatation tank. The high level of Epsom salt in the water, 850lbs according to Float On, will keep anybody on top of the water. The water itself is kept at roughly skin temperature, with the idea that you don’t feel it against you. You are given the option to wear earplugs, which I did, and you disrobe entirely. The tank is soundless and lightless inside, and unless you reach out with your arms to touch the sides of the tank, you quickly lose sense of time and physical orientation.

As it turned out, getting into the tank and getting situated was the most awkward part, and once I was able to relax, it became quite pleasant and some of the best sleep I had in a long time. After getting in, I hung onto a pipe on the wall for a while. I was afraid if I let go of it my vertigo would kick in. Since I had the earplugs in, all I could hear was the rhythm of my breathing. After a while I decided to just hold onto a ledge at the side of the tub with the tips of the fingers of one hand. I practiced relaxing my neck and letting the water creep up on my face. Then I finally let go. Everything started spinning and I sat up with a splash, pawed at the walls, and reoriented myself. It’s actually not easy to sit upright in water that salty. And then I went through the whole process again. Logically, it was very silly. The salt water was eleven inches deep and the tank was shaped such that I couldn’t possibly change direction without bumping into a wall. But logic and emotion and instinct are not necessarily companions.

floating, floatation tank, john c. lilly, sensory deprivation tank Eventually, at some point, after who knows how much time had passed, I let go - physically and mentally.Turns out it’s scientifically proven that loss of sensory input results in relaxation of the body. So, my friends were right, no matter how my body resisted it, I was bound to relax. According to a 1999 research study, during floatation there is an increase in the theta waves in our brain.¹ Theta waves have been shown in other studies to be activated by meditation.² They are also the brain waves active during REM sleep and the drowsiness immediately before and after sleeping.

In addition to increasing the positive theta brain waves, floating has been shown to reduce unwanted negative activity in the body. According to the same 1999 study, “Plasma and urinary cortisol, ACTH [adrenocorticotropic hormone], aldosterone, renin activity, ephinephrine, heart rate, and blood pressure, all directly associated with stress, consistently decrease.”³

That’s a lot of big words and a lot of references to body functions you may not recognize. Long story short, floatation makes your brain happy and reduces stress all over your body. And science backs this up. A 2001 study found spending time in the floatation tank showed a strong ability to reduce severe pain, increase optimism, and decrease anxiety and depression. In addition, study participants fell asleep easier following floatation tank treatment and experienced a higher quality of sleep.⁴

And if that’s not enough for you, it turns out floating in Epsom salt has benefits in and of itself.Epsom salt is comprised of magnesium and sulfate. According to the National Academy of Sciences most Americans are deficient in magnesium. Raising your magnesium levels can improve your circulation, improve your body’s ability to use insulin, ease muscle pain, regulate electrolytes, and relieve stress.⁵

floating, floatation tank, john c. lilly, sensory deprivation tank According to the Universal Health Institute:

Although magnesium can be absorbed through the digestive tract, many foods, drugs and medical conditions can interfere with the effectiveness of this delivery method. Therefore, soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is one of the most effective means of making the magnesium your body needs readily available.

Epsom Salt also delivers sulfates, which medical research indicates are needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract. Studies show that sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify the body’s residue of medicines and environmental contaminants. Studies indicate that sulfates are difficult to absorb from food, but are readily absorbed through the skin.

Plus when you get out your skin will be all exfoliated and soft. Actually, your whole being will feel exfoliated and soft. So much so that you might feel a bit disoriented and woozy for a while, but you’ll also feel really happy and at ease and you won’t much care.

Whatever your feelings are about floating, whether you think it’s for hippies or you’re worried about turning into a monkey-man a la Altered States, I would suggest letting go of that and giving it a try. I would suggest letting go altogether and experiencing what floating can do for both your mind and your body.

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Tips:

Cover any cuts you have on your body with Vaseline. Open skin doesn’t feel good when it comes in contact with the Epsom salt.
You might have difficulty relaxing your neck on your first session. Bringing a small floatation device to tuck under your neck will help. You can use your arms to hold up your head, but then you don’t truly relax.
Try not to have expectations of what your experience will be. Some people float for transcendental purposes, some just float to relax. You will enjoy it more if you let it be whatever it is for you, and know it might be different every time.
Bring a brush if you have long hair. Trying to handle salt-soaked long hair after getting out of the tank isn’t the most fun.
Don’t have anything scheduled following your float. You are going to be one mellow cat for at least a day or two. Plan on comfy clothes and long weekend of lounging.

Photos courtesy of Shutterstock.

Yoga Journey

Growing in popularity, yoga has become one of the main activities, almost as popular as going to the gym if not more. Who’s doing yoga? Everyone, from young kids to elders. Why? The benefits of yoga are endless, a mind body connection, greater focus, awareness of the physical in space, and most of all a deepened connection to self-realization.

There are many forms of yoga and yet the public seems to be less informed about the styles and more familiar with the word “yoga”. If I were to offer a class on Kriya Yoga I am sure students would wonder how difficult the postures were. The fact is that the only posture required is the ability to sit with the spine as straight as possible and a desire to focus on the breath and a single point.

Going back to the greater meaning of Yoga, communion with God, a posture, vigorous movement, hot rooms, restorative postures, or simply sitting, are all ways in which we support the energy centers of the body. Realizing our greater potential with a deeper connection and awareness to the flow of energy, or blockages in our energy field. The practice of Yoga is critical to quality of life, whether it is simply sitting, engaging in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, QiGong, TaiChi, Kriya, Raja, the goal is the same… communion with GOD!

Strike a pose

The ultimate goal is to carry through the day our attention and focus to the God in all living things. Starting our children in the practice of Yoga, whether movement or meditative teaches them to quiet the mind, connect with a greater presence, become more intuitive, make decisions that are aligned with goodness, and maintain emotional health and well-being.

In my teaching of YOGA, I combine QiGong, Polarity Yoga, Kriya, and TaiChi to keep it interesting as well as focused on those in the class. If a student has a knee challenge, back challenge, physical limitation of any kind, modification is necessary. What is most important is allowing students space to be in the moment whether in motion or in stillness and experience a Divine Presence within.

Great balance kids

Classes for Adults, Kids, and Family are offered year round. Visit the website for a schedule and to connect with the energy of each class and instructor, most importantly your energy and deeper presence.

Interview with Upton TV

The interview in it’s entirety was close to a half hour. This segment covers careers and floating. Questions? Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or give me a call at 508-612-7488.

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A Great FLOAT

A great float begins before you arrive:

NO CAFFEINE

Limit your use of caffeine

Do not shave, the salt stings for a few minutes if you do.

Wear glasses and remove your contacts.

Come with an open mind.

Enjoy your unique experience.

Make sure you have the correct address before you set out to drive.

Do come in hydrated, weekend floating after a late night of alcohol is not the best experience.

Hydrate!

No need to add recreational drugs to float, the experience is enough to create the high you are looking for.

Cara floating for peace

Watch the orientation and then schedule your float appointment in our isolation tank.

Enjoy your float!

Small Town Floating

Experience Peace Before & After your float!

Early Morning Walk

Conversations with floater’s over the years have provided such insight into what makes the experience enjoyable. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with so many people from so many backgrounds, and many who want to experience a deeper meaning to life.

Today I met with one of the early morning floaters who shared with me that floating in a small town in the country supported the whole experience of peace and calm. No rushing out to heavy traffic and horns honking. The peace continues on the journey home with the possibility of stopping at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston to enjoy the peace found in nature.

Peacefulness in nature presented itself this morning as I headed out for an early morning walk with the dogs. One would imagine running into another early morning dog walker; in this case a fox stands on the edge of the woods. Events like this help me to appreciate all nature has to offer. A couple streets away from my home in Boylston I can hear the sound of the rooster who seems to be as aware as I am of the presence of the fox. The fox fades into the trees and the sounds of the chickens and roosters become louder as if they are warning each other of the potential danger.

Peaceful Summertime

My five mile drive over to the West side of Boylston offers the connection with the Turkey life as they extend their wings as if to say good morning. On the way home it’s not unusual to see the deer gracefully claiming their territory of the woods.

For anyone driving in from 495 to 140 the beauty of the reservoir is breath taking. In the winter months it’s not unusual to see the crossing of coyote as they navigate the ice and the land in their business of hunting. The travel from the Route 2 and I-190 offer the traveler more breath taking views of nature, particularly in the spring, summer, and fall. The greenery this time of year is outstanding.

As a float provider, the best part of offering floatation is that I have discovered that there are a lot more people in this area who are welcoming the idea of awakening in a whole new way. Most floaters are people who are connecting with nature, a deeper part of who they are and why they are here. Connecting with nature supports this awakening process. I loved hearing a client express the idea of holding the float experience in a small town just outside the hustle and bustle of the city. Excellent feedback for me in consideration to a second location, should that opportunity present itself in the future.

On another note; very happy to see that Massachusetts is opening up to what Oregon and California have been doing for years. Oh well, we know we are a little slower to open up to the less than main stream activities.

Offering floating since 2002, the first location was challenging to some as the traffic was a little distracting, and leaving the parking lot was the next challenge. With many locations, including the home based, all have their ups and their downside. Ideally a tank deep in the woods would be best, since that is not possible we settle into the quaintness of small town of Boylston and West Boylston.

A brief update on the move: The wheels are in motion, it should not be long before the tank joins the rest of the amazing offerings at our center in West Boylston.

Float Survey Results & More

For those of you who took the time to respond to the survey, a huge thank you! The percentage of people who responded was great and gives me some great information. The surveys are still coming in, at the moment these are the results.

Cara floating peacefully.

Here is what you had to say:

How interested are you in using the floatation tank for health benefits?

Very Interested 78.4%

Interested 17.0%

Somewhat Interested 1.9%

Not Interested 1.9%

Please rate the following based on importance to you: (This was a scale of 1 least important and 5 most important)

Flexibility of schedule 4.0

Price 4.0

Professional Environment 3.8

Member Options 3.4

Would you float more frequently if there was a yearly membership fee with unlimited float sessions?

You answered:

Definitely Yes 35.4%

Possibly 58.3%

No 6.2%

If you were to purchase a yearly float membership for unlimited floats; how often would you float?

Daily 0%

Weekly 34%

Monthly 46.8%

Bi-weekly 14.8%

Bi-Monthly 17.0%

How likely are you to combine services of polarity, hypnosis, or other bodywork sessions to your float session?

You answered:

Highly Likely 33.3%

Less Likely 64.5%

Additional feedback from you and my answers:

What you are looking for?

No light coming in

Please know that you can request all exterior lights off while floating. There are no windows in the new space which support the darkness.

Shower & bathroom in same room

In the new space you will have the shower in the same room, the bathroom is right next to the tank room.

No chlorine smell

I don’t blame you on this one. We now sanitize the tank with commercial grade hydrogen peroxide. This is safer and better for the everyone.

More than one tank

I hear you on this and appreciate your request. For the past thirteen years of providing floating the number of times people bring a friend still does not justify the expense in doing this. I will keep my eye on it and when timing is right will work to provide the second tank.

Reward for cancelling early

I believe that everyone needs to honor and value the time of other people. The reward for cancelling in advance is that you will not be charged. This also allows another person to schedule that time slot.

Free first float

Sorry on this one. I can’t provide this as I need to pay people to supervise floats and do orientations. The first floats will continue to remain the same full price as they are more time consuming. You may however stop in to see the tank and ask questions, please let me know when you would like to come by and I will meet you.

Discounts for bringing a friend

We currently provide a monthly membership where you can float once a month for the cost of $40. per month, if you choose to share your membership with a friend, they too can float for $40. If you float more than once a month, you still get that same price, your second float in the same month is an additional $40.. This a a monthly auto bill to your credit card when you sign up.

Member Yearly Discounts

There seem to be quite a few floaters who would float weekly or bi-weekly if the yearly membership was available.

*****Yearly Float ONLY Member: Cost $ 650 (If you float 26 times in a year this package will save you $910.) For the committed floater, you cannot beat this deal.

Terms: Must be paid in full, upfront and non-refundable. May bring a friend for an additional $30 for 50 minute float. May upgrade to an 80 minute float for an additional $10.

*****Yearly ALL Services Member: Cost $1200. (This membership provides you with one monthly bodywork session of polarity, massage, hypnosis, unlimited floats, free yoga, qigong, meditation, and 50% off workshops & certification courses.) Your savings will depend on how many services you use and what certification or workshops you attend. If you are highly motivated, the savings is HUGE.

MORE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF USING PAYPAL’S NO INTEREST SIX MONTH PAYMENT PLAN IF YOU QUALIFY. Personally, I use it when I make larger purchases, beats credit card interest and I get my product right away.

Early Booking Options

Book your appointment for after June 30th!

Pre-pay for that appointment before June 30th and enjoy your 80 minute float in West Boylston for only $50.

The code is FutureFloat.

Dimensional Travel

This is the ultimate combination for awakening! I see a lot of people doing one or the other and not mixing it up. The idea when I brought floatation into the business was to support clients to a deeper level who were already in the awakening process. I am surprised at the number of people not taking advantage of the power of this combined therapy.

The difference between floating and polarity therapy is this:

Polarity Therapy is amazingly powerful and effective in moving the blockages of energy that exist in everyone. Floatation as does polarity provides an opportunity to experience a deep relaxed state where the recipient is renewed as a result of each service. Floatation is clearing on many levels as the mind empties of the repetitious thoughts that simply take up space. Polarity supports this process as well through the cranial sacral techniques that are applied in each session. Floatation does not provide this, however it provides letting go of tension. The benefit to Polarity is the energy systems are balanced which deepens the ability to experience deeper connection to our awareness of who we are.

Personally, the combination of the two therapies is simply amazing for the awakening process. Many floaters come for the experience of floating and many utilize the tank as a tool for awakening on a much deeper level. Each experience is different in every session depending upon the individual goals and readiness to the next levels of awareness. I am passionate in providing both of these services to clients and would love to see more people experiencing the combination, at least for the experience.

We named this experience “Dimensional Travel Package” as it is the ultimate in the deepest experience of self.

Benefits of Floatation

Floatation Benefits Include:

Relief of mental stress and anxiety
Enhanced clarity and focus
Physical pain reduction
Enhanced creativity
Improved health and well-being
Heighten immune system
Increased self-awareness
Recovery from addictions
Better athletic performance

The floatation tank, also known as the isolation chamber, is filled with 9 inches of water and 800lbs of Epsom salt solution which creates the ability for you to become completely buoyant in the water. Inside the tank it is warm, dark, quiet, and comfortable with 3 feet above you and at least a foot on either side of you. Spacious and safe, a feeling of being held into the nothingness of floating is produced. When outside stimuli is absent the nervous system is able to reset itself.