The experience of pain and tension - whether temporary or chronically - can be a significant distraction and disruption to our daily lives.

Many people who suffer chronic pain notice a moment of release from the pain as they suspend weightlessly in a gravity-free environment like floating. When our body is perfectly supported without any need to help hold itself up (like in the perfect buoyancy of float therapy), the pains within the body are given a beautiful moment to just let go, relax and reset.

Our body intiutively knows how to heal and reset itself so long as we give it space to do so. When the body is no longer has to try and hold itself upright or move around, there is a moment where the body’s intuition can start to do its magic.

Anxiety is basically our body’s natural response to stress. An accumulation effect that takes place (aka anxiety) when the energy of stressful situations starts to store in the body and mind instead of releasing.

Depending on the severity of the stress and how long it is being held for, anxiety can manifest into chronic physical, mental, emotional and energetic distractions.

Very basically, floating offers a space to shed and release this pent-up anxiety and reset our nervous system.

Famous athletes, like NBA star Steph Curry and NFL quaterback Tom Brady, regularely leverage the power of floating to perform at their best. Any athlete understands the familiar wear and tear of the body from various physical demands and movements, plus the pressure to consistently perform. 

An athlete looking to maximize performance must prioritize the recovery of the body between these physical demands and the strenghtening of mental health.

Similar to injury recovery, the body and mind is given space to heal, reset and recover much more effectively by floating.

Floating offers space to venture further into our explorations of who we are and our place in this universe and experience of life much more intimately. Getting very subtle in a space of solitutude and stillness can amplify our prayers and connection to divine energy.

Chronic fatigue and exhaustion as a result of sleeping poorly has been experienced by everyone at some point. This could be a result of a busy life, a newborn baby, jet-lag and so on.

Deep rest and relaxation is much needed by many people but can be difficult to find. Floaters often report that their sleeping patterns improve following a float and that they feel so well rested afterwards.

Rest is always part of the recipe on the journey to recovery after an injury. The body will naturally swell to limit our mobility to force such restful states, however the constant forces of gravity on our body commonly distract these restful states.

Floating is the deepest form of rest our bodies can experience as there is no requirement to support the body in any capacity. Our bodies know how to heal itself intuitively, and while in complete suspension and not needing to participate in holding itself up, this self-healing ability inherently in all of us can effectively compliment our healing journey and recovery.

Minimizing the disruptive noise and distractions of our environment cultivates a space where our imagination can reveal itself much more effectively.

There are no limits where such creativity can be pointed, such as art, music, writing, business, relationships, personal growth, etc.

The randomness and severity of the symptoms can be very disruptive to the daily lives of someone diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Such symptoms are often triggered and made worse by external environmental stimuli. Based on the firsthand reflections of people that float with us, floating has helped improve their quality of life and managing the disruption of these symptoms.

It is easy for us to be triggered and distracted by our environment or our internal chatter and noise.

Floating reduces the external distractions significantly, so that we can be more present to our internal experience. Every time we become aware or “catch” our attention steering off into unproductive space and, it’s like we are doing a single repetition that strengthens our ability to be more present.

We can repeatedly catch ourselves much more effectively in a float and steer our attention back to the present, which will over time translate into improved mindfulness and more and more presence in our everyday experience outside of the float cabin.

Plenty of moments in our lives trigger an outpouring of emotions - both positive and negative. Such emotions are experienced and ideally quickly released, however sometimes we end up storing such emotions if they are not processed properly.

Overtime these emotions can lead to unhealthy consequences and problems with our overall wellbeing. There is a quality of safe space during a float (or meditation) that affords a moment to let go of or release these pent-up emotions.

A common concussion symptom is heightened sensitivity to external stimuli - primarily sights and sounds.

Resting and limiting exposure to these distractions is a common prescription. Floating is the most potent way people with concussions symptoms can experience a state of limited exposure to external distractions. In this space of sensory deprivation, the brain will be given space to rest, reset and heal.

The loss of a loved one or anyone close to hearts will always be difficult. Our headspace and heartspace can become quite distracted and overwhelmed by the emotions and struggle of managing this experience of loss and grief.

Giving ourselves a moment and a space to process the loss without distraction is a difficult thing to do, yet it is a powerful part of moving forward in a healthy way. Floating can offer a beautiful a safe space for the processing and integration.

This is a finer example to the introspection benefit of floating.

Various experiences from our childhood and over our lives have shaped and programmed the way we engage, interact and respond to life.

Many of our default programs run automatically without hesitation in various life situations that do more harm to us than good. Unfortunately, we can become blind to healthier alternative responses as we have always done it ‘this’ way (meaning the pattern of your programming).

Becoming more aware of your Self and witnessing the errors of outdated and unhealthy programs is the first step towards rewriting new and healthier programs. Floating, as a deep form of meditation, is an effective way to achieve such moments of clarity.

Increasing the knowledge and perception (aka awareness) of our direct experience within our life - whether physical, social, behaviours, reactions, emotions and so on - will offer us more opportunity to make better choices that honour ourselves.

Being more aware of your Self, your surroundings and others will make you better prepared for whatever life may throw your way.

On the fringe of the creativity benefit of floating, instant realizations and clarity of situations and circumstances surrounding any part of your life can be discovered and revealed during a float.

It could be a personal dilemma, relationship issues, business decisions, career choice, or really any other aspect of your life requiring an important decision.

Such moments of perspective and clarity could be confirming what you are currently doing or highlighting a need for a change of direction. Regardless though, these moments of clarity always seem to be right on point while our usual defences are down and we are much more receptive.

A main reason people seek the silence and solitude of a float is for the self-examination and observation of one’s own mental and emotional state and processes. Life has become increasingly busy, overwhelming and distracted, making it more and more difficult to find some quality time and space to check in with your Self.

Being in a space designed to minimize distractions, floating offers an opportunity to experience a potent moment with you and you alone. Improving the connection with your self will express itself in so many positive way within your life.

One characteristic of depression is the complete absence of feeling anything whatsoever.

When we remove ourselves from external sensory information and distractions and get subtle enough, we can start to reconnect and feel the sensations within ourselves.

A lack of confidence and connection to one’s self is a difficult place to be and overtime, can become disruptive to our quality of life. Floating will help you reconnect with your Self and understand who you are so you can move forward securely. 

There are moments or experiences over a lifetime that contribute to unhealthy addictions. Such addictions can vary quite a bit - sugar, alcohol, drugs, entertainment, food, pornography, shopping, etc.

The introspective nature of a float may shed light on how we found ourselves struggling with addictions and maybe how to find our way out of them. These kinds of insights can be very empowering in steering ourselves back to a healthier expression.