How many times do I need to float to relieve stress?

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A research study showed that a single hour in a floatation tank reduced symptoms of depression, sleep difficulties, irritability, and fatigue.

We all know that stress impacts your physical health. Research has started pointing to a stressful lifestyle as the cause of Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and can effect your mood and behavior. Stress can trigger the body’s response to perceived danger and your fight-or-flight response.

Stress reduction is the #1 reason our community comes to experience sensory deprivation tanks.

What Does the Research Say?

A 2018 study showed that a single one-hour session in an isolation tank was capable of a significant reduction in anxiety and improvement in mood in participants with stress- and anxiety-related disorders.

A 2016 study of 46 people who self-reported generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) found that it reduced symptoms, such as depression, sleep difficulties, irritability, and fatigue.

A 2006 study found that after 12 floatation sessions – the drop in stress and anxiety – and associated hormone levels last for up to four months. Pain areas, stress, anxiety, and depression decreased. Sleep quality, optimism, and prolactin increased. Positive effects generally maintained 4 months after treatment. The study concluded that flotation tank therapy is an effective method for the treatment of stress-related pain.

How Do Float Tanks Help?

Float tanks recreate a safe environment, similar to the womb, in which there are no threats or stimulus. Sound, light, temperature and gravity are controlled. In being in such a state of perfect equilibrium allows your body and mind to relax and the energy used to maintain a constant state of flight-or-flight vigilance can be released, allowing for healing and calm. This allows your body’s muscle memory to β€œremember” what an unstressed self feels like.

Our clients often report better sleep, more patience, feelings of β€œlightness” and general wellbeing for days afterward.

How Can I Float Away?

Coupled with exercise, mindfulness, and other lifestyle changes – stress reduction can be the single biggest thing you do for your health.

Start with your special Introductory 3-Pack Offer to jump-start a stress reduction practice, and integrate it into your normal routine whenever you feel yourself on the verge of burn-out.

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