Floating tank therapy is a method of relaxing the entire body. This therapy provides ultimate relaxation that is free from any kind of distractions and stimuli such as radio, computer, television, work, spouse, pets, noise, kids, and lights. This therapy has been used for decades and is widely used over the globe in order to promote relaxation and meditation.
It helps best in the treatment of intense conditions like arthritis, cancer, and PTSD, as well as this therapy of meditation and relaxation improves pre-competition visualization for athletes. And this therapy of floating tank is valued for its pain-relieving effects.
So do you know how this therapy works?
In this therapy, a water tank, pod, or chamber is used in which nearly 1000lbs of Epsom salt is added to shallow water. The temperature of air and water is kept the same as the temperature of our skin which is about 92 to 94 F degrees. The water is kept dense than the Dead Sea in order to make it impossible for a person to sink or drown.
This type of floating is opposite to everything you have been taught about floating, so during this therapy; you may need to check your muscles that you use to stay afloat in order to make sure they stay relaxed and also useful for mental therapy. The room and space where this therapy is provided kept nearly soundproof, but you will still get an option of listening to relaxation music as well as you can have a light on if you need it. But it is highly recommended to go for this therapy without light and sound in order to achieve the best results.
In this float tank therapy Inner West, you will have a private room with a shower, float pad, a toilet, and a sink. And for your convenience, washcloths, shower gel, towels, a robe, and moldable earplugs are always provided, while other facilities may also be provided, depending on the owner of the spa.
With this therapy, you will feel you are in outer space or back in the womb. You will definitely feel high and peaceful, ending up relaxing your body and mind. This energy therapy is best in decreasing the level of pain, and it improves sleep, performance, creativity, visualization, and digestion. Moreover, the effect of this floating tank therapy is able to last for many hours and even for days and weeks.