Have you heard of float therapy? It’s a scary thought for many people when they hear about it – but it can be really beneficial for your health. Let me explain more about it:

Float? Huh?

You’re probably wondering what on earth a “float” is …

And believe me, so was I when I got the invite from my sister to try it out.

A float is basically a really large salt water bath, and the purpose is to reduce any sensory input to the brain.

The pod is wide enough to starfish in (yeeeup, tried it!), with several inches between your head and the top, and between your feet and the bottom.

It contains around 10 inches of water, held at body temperature, with anywhere from 900-1000lbs of epsom salt – which makes you float!

If you close the lid and turn off the LED lights there are no sensory disturbances.

No sound.

No lights.

No smell.

It’s like you’re floating in space. You can’t even tell the difference between your body, the water, and the air. It’s weird … and totally awesome.

You’ll float for 90 minutes and your skin won’t even get wrinkly. It’s ah-mazing.

Claustrophobic? No problem. There’s lots of space in the pod – plus, you can easily open the pod at anytime (or keep it open the whole time). It also contains an emergency call button to the front desk, and you can keep the dim LED lights on too.

Who on Earth Thought of This?

I don’t blame you for asking!

Dr. John C. Lilly, an American neurologist, invented the concept to give him a way to investigate conscious activity in the mind. He created the first tank in the 1950’s.

What are the Benefits?

There are many mental and physical benefits to floating. And to be honest, I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t experienced it myself.

Some of the physical benefits are:

• Injury recovery (ahem, concussion)
• Magnesium deficiency recovery
• Eases headaches and migraines
• Relaxes joints and muscles
• Reduces back and neck pain – great if you’re pregnant!
• Moisturizes skin
• Eases pain from arthritis

Some of the mental benefits are:

• Improves sleep
• Relieves stress (important if you suffer from adrenal fatigue!)
• Energizing
• Eases anxiety and depression
• Improves mood
• Helps with concentration, focus, and memory
• Reduces fatigue and jet-leg

How Does it Work?

It’s pretty simple, actually.

You have a private room and pod to yourself.

You put in some ear plugs and then take a shower to prevent any bacteria from getting in the tank.

Once you enter your pod, you can close the lid and turn off the LED lights.

I highly recommend you starfish for a few seconds until the water settles, or you’ll bounce around for a bit!

Now it’s time to relax your body – don’t worry, you won’t sink.

You’ll think about everything you can in the first 10 minutes, then you’ll be out of thoughts and can settle in to your float.

When your float is done, they’ll play some quiet music (which slowly gets louder in case you fell asleep) and you’ll know it’s time to get out.

Turn on the LED lights, open the tank, and get out carefully – it’s slippery! You can remove your ear plugs, take a shower, and clean up.

It’s that simple.

At anytime you can turn on the LED lights or open the tank … or even get out.

But I highly recommend you stay in for the entire 90 minutes and keep the tank closed to really get the benefits and reduced stimulation. You can turn the LED lights on if needed.

Is it for Me?

It’s for everyone, seriously.

Around 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium, which is a mineral used by every organ in your body and is responsible for over 300 processes – so, it’s important! Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin, so this is a great way to get a therapeutic dose.

If you’re stressed, pregnant, arthritic, sore, exhausted, jet-legged, anxious, or suffering from adrenal fatigue – it’s for you.

If you feel just fine – it’s still for you.

And if you are struggling from post-concussion syndrome – it’s absolutely essential that you go.

After just one float I’ve come further in my journey than at any other time and have even booked myself in for a second float.

It’s so hard to get sensory reduction in this world, but a float allows that. 

Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!