Floating

What is Floating?

, floatation, float therapy...whatever you choose to call it, it is quite simply the most incredible means of stress relief and relaxation available. We will go into further detail on this page, but essentially the tank contains 10 inches of super-saturated salt solution, creating an environment similar to the Dead Sea which enables the individual to float effortlessly on the surface. The water is heated to skin temperature (93.5 degrees) so that once settled, it is virtually impossible to distinguish between parts of the body that are in contact with the water, and those that aren't, in effect "fooling" the brain into believing that the person is floating in mid-air.

Unless you are an astronaut, this is the only situation you will encounter where your body is completely free from the harmful forces of gravity...every single muscle in the body is allowed to totally relax. With ear plugs in and, if you wish, the tank's interior lights off, the quietness and the darkness allow the mind to drift into the deepest state of relaxation possible. The buoyancy created by the dense Epsom-salt solution effectively removes the effects of gravity on the body, and brings the individual close to an experience of total weightlessness. A massive amount of brain-power is used every second in order to deal with the huge strain that gravity places on one's body. As the body is now totally supported, there is little for the brain to do and every muscle is allowed to totally relax.

With no commands needing to be sent out, the logical side of the brain is rendered redundant, and its activity slows down until it synchronises with the creative side. This leaves the individual in a dream-like state, akin to the thoughts experienced just before you go to sleep. In this state, the brain releases vast amounts of endorphins.

While the state of relaxation may be deep and profound, the individual's brain stays dreamily alert. To get technical, the brain gradually shifts from its usual "alpha" state to generate theta waves, the state-of-mind that Buddhist monks try to reach through hours of meditation and years of training. You can achieve this in a matter of minutes just by lying down! Best of all, the effects of floatation are cumulative - the more regularly you float, the better it gets.
The Float Session

Each tank is situated in a lockable private room and changing area, equipped with an invigorating power shower for use before and after the session. There is a light inside the tank for beginners, or for those who may not feel secure in the dark although we have found that almost all users (even those who previously claimed to be claustrophobic) are floating with the light off within three sessions. As with the internal light, the door to the tank is fully controllable from within, allowing the individual to choose whether to float with the door open or closed.

After a quick shower, the individual enters the tank and ambient music is played for the first ten minutes. 50 minutes of golden silence follows, and as the session draws to a close, the music is played again to make the user aware that they should leave the tank. Another shower is now necessary to remove the salt from the skin. Shampoos & soaps are provided free of charge, and we provide a towel hire service for just £1. There is also a room set aside for hair drying. Because of the saline nature of the solution within the tank we advise that all clients should not shave on the day of their float session.
Who Uses Float Tanks?

There is no such thing as the stereotypical float tank user. Our customers range from 16 to 80 years old, and come from a wide range of social and professional backgrounds. On the whole, the vast majority of our customers use the floatation tank for relaxation and elimination of stress. However we are also visited by clients who use the tanks for many different purposes. We are particularly popular with heavily pregnant women, businessmen & women who regularly fly long-haul and sufferers of chronic back pain and migraine. We are also visited often by sportsmen from various fields (particularly runners) who use the tanks for the maximisation of training routines or for accelerated recovery from injuries. This is a relatively new innovation in floatation therapy and new data is being produced all the time, although the Australian Institute of Sports regard the use of the float tank as an integral part of the training regime for their sportsmen and women. As we know, when it comes to sports, the Aussies usually know what they’re talking about.

For several years float tanks were solely used by researchers in university laboratories or by private individuals. In 1983 however, Floating increased in popularity as more became known about Floatation and its effects. Today, floatation tanks can be found in health spas, beauty farms, bio-fitness institutes, hospitals, fitness centres & professional sports clubs, and are used for "super-learning" courses by some American Universities.
The Effects of Floating

Following is a short list of some of the effects, which have been reported by researchers and/or users:

Promotes total calm & peaceful relaxation; eliminates fatigue and jet lag; improves sleep; alleviates stress (mental and physical); energises, rejuvenates and revitalises.

Stimulates left/right brain synchronisation; shifts brain waves from Beta to lower frequency Alpha, Theta and even Delta; creates mental clarity, alertness; increases creativity, problem solving; heightens visualisation; deepens meditation; expands awareness, intensifies acuteness of all the senses, accelerates learning.

Enhances hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis; increases motivation, diminishes depression, anxiety and fear; facilitates freedom from habits, phobias and addictions.

Improves athletic performance and helps prevent sports injuries, speeds healing process.

Decreases the production of Cortisol, ACTH, Lactic Acid and Adrenaline; increases production of endorphins; quickens rehabilitation and recovery; relieves pain - arthritis, migraines, injuries etc.; boosts immune function.
Improves circulation and distribution of oxygen and nutrients; reduces blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen consumption.

Floatworks Limited - 1 Thrale Street, London SE1 9HW - +44 (0) 207 357 0111

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