FLOATATION THERAPY

General Information

Floatation was developed in America and is for many Europeans a fairly new concept. Floating is relaxing on a bed of salt water in an atmosphere of total calm and warmth. Floating can be used for several reasons such as a means to total relaxation, a tool within a medical therapeutic program, as well as preventive reasons such as against stress, sport injuries etc.

Floatation is a way of getting yourself totally relaxed, and with the right approach, you'll feel rejuvenated.

Floatation is floating on top of a 25cm deep pool of salt water in an especially designed room. The room specially constructed is essentially a large bath tub. It is built so as to eliminate all outside distractions such as sight, sound, tactile sensations, and gravity. A large amount of Epsom salt is added to the water to create optimal buoyancy. The water is warmed to a temperature of 35.5 centigrade. All these elements help create an atmosphere in which one can achieve a profound feeling of relaxation and well-being.

The effects of Floating

Here 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.

Benefit of Regular Floatation

People who regularly undergo floatation therapy find a higher level of benefit - some of which are listed below:-

increases motivation, diminishes depression, anxiety and fear;

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.

enhances hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis;

facilitates freedom from habits, phobias and addictions.