Your Complete Guide to Floatation Tank Therapy

Your brain works mountainously harder than you realize. At any given time, it not just helping you to focus on things that need your attention, like reading this article, but filtering out the clutter, like the yelling of your neighbor. Such constant high-voltage performance means your mind needs its care. Otherwise, it may cause stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues and negatively impact your body. Float tank therapy is the care that your mind and body need.

The process of float tank therapy involves lying down in the saltwater filled in a flotation box with nothing on, whether it be clothes or jewelry. The buoyancy of water keeps you floating while you remain cut off from all the external noises. 10-minute music is played in the box to push your body into a more relaxed state. You float for about an hour and then end the session, followed by another 5 minutes of relaxation music. The water level and the environment of the box are all set to keep it 100% safe and painless. There is a special consideration to your privacy during the float tank therapy (ensure to talk about it with the designated consultant at the spa if you have concerns). Your consultant will advise you to take a shower before and after the therapy. In many massage spas, like in St Louis, your consultant will also tell you to wax your body before the visit to avoid any reaction from salted water.

The current studies suggest that you may have mild to moderate hallucinations while floating in the tank. However, it only enhances your experience. Remember, there is a reason they are called hallucinations: it is because they are not real. Otherwise, there are umpteen benefits of float tank therapy and most of them are also backed by scientific research. It can boost your creativity level as it improves your brain's imagination, power and intuition. It also helps in thinking more clearly. After all, it enhances focus and concentration. 

It's a cherry on the cake if you take yourself to a gym regularly. Float tank therapy helps the body recover faster after extensive physical training. A study on athletes shows it resulted in improved performance on the field. More importantly, it helps reduce stress, anxiety, and several other mental health issues that are pretty common nowadays. Sensory deprivation during the therapy works as a detox for the body and the mind, which is why it can help improve cardiovascular health and overall happiness level. It may also lead to epiphanies and thus a higher spiritual experience.