Float Therapy (Sensory Deprivation)

Float therapy, also known as Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) or sensory deprivation, involves lying in a specialized tank filled with 10-12 inches of water saturated with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). The high salt concentration creates such extreme buoyancy that your body floats effortlessly, similar to the Dead Sea. The water is heated to skin temperature, and when you close the tank lid, you're enveloped in complete darkness and silence, creating a profoundly unique sensory experience.

With external stimuli removed, your nervous system shifts into deep relaxation. Your brain can enter theta wave states normally only accessible during meditation or the moments before sleep. The magnesium from Epsom salt absorbs through your skin, supporting muscle relaxation and over 300 enzymatic processes. The zero-gravity environment relieves all pressure on joints and spine, allowing complete muscular release. Many floaters report profound insights, creative breakthroughs, and deep meditative states that normally take years of practice to access.

Float therapy is used for chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, athletic recovery, and creative enhancement. Research shows measurable reductions in cortisol, blood pressure, and pain perception, along with improvements in mood and sleep quality. Whether you're seeking pain relief, stress reduction, meditation support, or simply a break from our overstimulated world, floating offers a unique and powerful reset. The first float is often disorienting as your mind adjusts to such profound quiet, but regular floaters describe it as essential maintenance for their mental and physical health.