How Does Float Therapy Help With Stress?
Living in a city that is extremely busy or working with a job that is demanding, our bodies end up not getting the proper amount of rest that they need to function throughout the duration of a day.
Stressful situations that happen daily in the forms of family conflicts, work issues, deadlines, too many extracurriculars, homework, and financial troubles can actually become some of the main reasons for a wide variety of ailments that slow us down.
When participating in a float session, everything on the outside is shut out, and this provides you with an environment that lets the nervous system take a break after constant exposure to anxieties and stresses that it goes through so regularly. Choosing to pursue this kind of treatment for our minds and bodies can be one of the most refreshing and nourishing things we can do to help us get through the day in our healthiest possible state.
What benefits does floating have on Stress & Anxiety?
As you relax, your autonomic nervous system (which controls your heart rate and breathing rate) slows.
This lowers blood pressure. This change is also related to the stress hormone cortisol.
When cortisol is reduced through mental relaxation, blood pressure comes down significantly.
Increased sense of calm
Extreme feelings of relaxation
Stress management
Deep relaxation
Alleviate insomnia
Brain and body switch off
Vital escape from busy daily lives
Balance Hormones
Enhanced memory and creativity
What Does It Do For Anxiety?
If you’re someone who deals with anxiety, you may be struggling to understand the benefits of float therapy. Sitting in a claustrophobic sealed-off pod with nothing to distract you for over an hour may seem like the opposite of what you need; however, the effects of float therapy will help you to relieve stress both in your mind and your body. The pod is far from claustrophobic! its the same size as a small car! The pod isnt sealed off either, you can in fact float with the lid wide open. light distractions are also available which can help you relax and settle into your session. We use light – can be colour changing – and soft music. Audio is a great thing to focus on and at times you just drift off and dont even hear it!
In a study back in 2018 with 50 participants suffering with severe anxiety undergoing float therapy. 100% of the participants had a significant boost in their mood and almost like it gave them a big reset.
