02 September 2023
Slowly is the Fastest Way to Get Where You Want to Be! Harnessing the Power of Floatation Tanks.
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves racing against the clock, chasing our dreams, and striving for success at breakneck speed. The prevailing belief is that the faster we move, the quicker we’ll reach our destination. But what if I told you that “slowly is the fastest way to get where you want to be”? It may sound counter-intuitive, but let’s explore how embracing the concept of slowing down can lead us to our goals and how floatation tanks can help us find the path to relaxation and meditation.
Read More13 May 2023
When evaluating various float tanks, you’ll find that pricing can vary considerably. However, it’s important to note that not all float tanks are created equal in terms of performance, size, durability and running costs. Therefore, a “like-for-like” comparison based solely on price is not advisable.
Read More03 April 2023
For elite athletes, the pursuit of excellence is a never-ending journey. They’re constantly seeking new ways to enhance their skills, surpass their limits, and gain a competitive advantage over their rivals.
One trend that is gaining momentum in the sports industry is floating. This technique involves spending time in a floatation tank, which provides an isolated environment for athletes to relax and rejuvenate their minds and bodies. But what exactly is floating, and why are professional athletes embracing it?
In this article, we will dive into the world of floating for athletes. We’ll cover the benefits of floating, how it’s used by strength and conditioning coaches, and highlight some of the professional athletes who use float tanks. You will learn how to unlock your potential with floating – the essential tool for athletes.
Read More14 February 2023
Spas and salons were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to staff shortages and empty treatment rooms. But there is hope! Touchless spa treatments, including float tanks, offer a new solution that requires minimal staffing and provides complete peace of mind for risk-averse guests. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these innovative treatments can help solve the problem of empty treatment rooms and staff shortages and why investing in float tanks, in particular, can provide a creative and profitable solution for spa and salon owners. So, let’s dive in and learn how to turn empty treatment rooms into a unique and rejuvenating experience for your clients.
Read More14 January 2023
Float tanks, otherwise known as sensory deprivation tanks, are gaining a lot of attention these days due to their ability to reduce stress and improve well-being.1 But did you know that float tank therapy can also improve your heart rate variability (HRV)? HRV is an important indicator of physical and mental health, and a recent study has shown for the first time that float tank use can increase HRV. Now let’s investigate the specifics of HRV, why it’s important, and how float tanks can help.
Read More02 November 2022
Nine percent of people will have an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, in their lifetime.[*] Despite having the word “eating” in the name, these common disorders are about much more than food. They’re complex mental health conditions that typically require intervention to alter their course.
While traditional treatment generally involves a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional counselling, and sometimes medication, a novel intervention called Floatation-REST is steadily gaining recognition.
Read More01 October 2022
Feeling tired and depleted after a long haul flight? Find out how time in a floatation tank can help alleviate the symptoms of jet lag.
Read More30 August 2022
When you think of an environment without gravity, it’s quite possible your mind goes to space exploration, and footage of astronauts floating around in space suits… You might be aware that zero gravity has negative health impacts for astronauts on space expeditions. So is floatation therapy really any different? Read on to find out.
Read More04 August 2022
A floatation tank is a sensory experience like no other, a soundless, lightless pod that’s filled with skin-temperature saltwater. This Epsom salt solution creates a super buoyant environment — allowing the user to effortlessly float on the surface and drift off into profoundly relaxing and meditative states.
Initially designed to explore consciousness, the float tank is now utilized to enhance health and wellbeing — which is why it’s becoming a popular addition to high-quality hotel spas.
Flotation tanks deliver many health-related benefits, and because they’re easy to install and maintain, they’re the perfect add-on to premium leisure facilities where customers are looking for exceptional wellness experiences.
Read More26 July 2022
Juggling work and your personal life, with places to be, things to do, people to see… Constantly plugged into devices – always with something to reply to, something to read or watch, and notifications to act on… Life moves very, very fast these days, and it can be incredibly difficult to find time and space in your daily life to slow down and properly rest!
Read More25 June 2022
Floatation is a wellness therapy which attracts people from all walks of life, for a wide scope of reasons. If you work at or run a float centre, part of your work will be introducing floatation to first timers. What do you tell them? There are so many things we can say about floatation… so what are the do’s and don’ts of that introduction, to ensure we have happy, returning customers?
Read More28 May 2022
If you have an important deadline for work, or you’re studying for an exam, time in a float tank might not be the first thing that comes to mind to help you focus…
Read More28 April 2022
Starting a new business venture is always a bit daunting and at times overwhelming. You have a vision in your head of the end goal – the destination that you want to reach – but the journey to getting there seems like a steep mountain road.
Let’s go walk through the 5 fundamental steps which will get you to launching and running your float business.
Read More18 March 2022
Floatation is a pretty amazing practice when you think about it. You’re floating around totally weightless in warm saltwater, in a manufactured pod which blocks out all sound and light… and it’s incredibly good for you; mind, body and soul.
In this article we focus on the bodily benefits of time in an isolation tank.
Read More23 February 2022
Burnout manifests as mental, emotional and sometimes physical exhaustion, caused by chronic stress. The condition is most commonly linked to work related stress, but that’s not all it can be triggered by; ongoing, difficult and stressful situations in your personal life can also induce burnout.
Read More01 February 2022
Floatation is an effective therapy for relieving anxiety, and a very effortless method too.
How can time in a float tank help with anxiety? And does one session show results, or do you have to float regularly to see a difference?
Read More30 December 2021
If you’re considering adding float therapy to an existing business, you’ll want to go through the points on this article carefully.
We’ve laid out the main advantages and what you need to look at before you invest in a float tank.
Read More30 November 2021
To be lonely is to feel truly isolated, like there’s no one you can reach out to in moments of need. Being alone, when it’s intentional, is something to embrace.
Read More22 October 2021
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an psychiatric disorder which affects people who’ve been through a life-changing traumatic event. How can time in a float tank help those dealing with the condition?
Read More24 September 2021
When you’re in the floatation industry, you hear a lot about magnesium, as it’s at the crux of much of what makes floating beneficial for our health. As it’s such a key aspect of floatation, if you work in the world of floatation it’s important you know and understand what makes this mineral so mighty.
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