Floatation therapy is that form of alternative technique in which stress and pain is relieved by floating in water. You can perform this therapy in a floatation tank, which is specially designed for this therapy. Floating therapy has many applications as it involves floating in warm water without feeling weight and is beneficial in the treatment of various stress causing ailments.Dr. John Lily, who during his experiments with neuro-psychiatric cases came across the medical benefits of this wonderful therapy, found this technique. He planned to have an environment where he could control the external stimuli. As the result, the present day floatation tank came into existence, which is presently used for the floatation therapy.The basic concept of this therapy lies on the fact that people need to find peace of body and mind in order to stay healthy and fit. This can be achieved by floating the body in warm water, which further leads to relaxation of body and the mind. This will effects in relieving stress, reducing pain and in treating psychosomatic ailments or those ailments that originate from emotional imbalance.
Method
Eight hundred pounds of pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salt is dissolved in the capsule-like floating tank. For the therapy, this salt should be dissolved in ten inches of water, which should be similar to the temperature of the individual's body. It makes an enormously dense solution like the Dead Sea, which allows people of all body types to float naturally. This tank greatly reduces sensory stimulation, as this is light and sound free. During the therapy session, people feel relaxed and this unique environment frees the brain from stress and release tension. During the session, therapist makes the patient to float in the dark, which allows the brain to relax and release the tension or stress. This is an enjoyable experience to release stress and pain.
Benefits of Floatation Therapy
