Neuroendocrinologist John Turner and psychologist Thomas Fine have proven through research that flotation therapy lowers the levels of all stress hormones including cortisol. A welcome chance to recover, and thus softening the blow to our immune system from stress!
I slowly laid back, closed my eyes, and focused on my breathing. Breathing in for odd numbers and breathing out for even. I raised my arms above my head and continued to focus on my breathing even more. And then for the first time in my 23 years of living, I was able to clear my mind. It was completely blank.
Read MoreWhen I emerged from the darkness, I found myself standing still, in a state of utter disbelief. A giggle emerged from deep within me and wouldn't stop. It followed me into the shower and out of the room afterward. For the rest of the night I felt something akin to a psychedelic afterglow. Almost as if I were laying in bed under my covers first thing in the morning, but I was outside walking around the city. That was only the physical nature of my being after my first float. My head was clearer than I could remember.
Read MoreFloating saved my life and I want to share it with people, that’s why I work here. I want to help people realize the potential within them to heal themselves. Healing starts with mindfulness and the float tank is the perfect space to be mindful.
Read MoreI started floating to fix my physical body, but I am quickly realizing what’s possible with the mental aspect. Even with new injuries to pile on, my combination of meditation and floating has me feeling better than I ever have. Yes I still have bad days. Yes I am scared of feeling like this forever and yes my body still hurts. But I am finally feeling some kind of progress
Read MoreFear is a silly excuse not to have an experience. Often times, the most profound, the most entertaining, the most emotionally substantial things we will ever encounter come from the moments when we decide to take the reins back from fear and guide ourselves toward things we think might be unpleasant or uncomfortable. Every single time you’ve ever made a life changing decision, it’s because fear was sitting in the back seat.
Read MoreThe beginner’s guide to meditation usually goes as such: “Breathe deep and just empty your mind.” Just. Just. Really, to be able to tune out all the engines and agendas and electrical static that surround us in the city takes some zen-master-level-140-type-shit. And for those of us who aren’t quite there yet, there’s still a way to completely eliminate distraction and lay in a pool of pure embodied mind: Float.
Read MoreWhether you are completely new to this or are already an avid floater, how often you float really depends on your own goals and circumstances. If you float for chronic pain you may need to go almost every single day to see results. Our Limitless Memberships are perfect for this. If you are floating for general wellness or to really explore your consciousness, floating 1-2 times a week is probably perfect. We also have a lot of members who float 1-2 times per month, as a part of a larger stress maintenance and wellness practice. Everyone is different and we’re happy to help you find the right frequency for you needs and interests.
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