…or, a psychiatrist’s perspective on REST. REST is often discovered through other things we do to take care of ourselves. It can be a great compliment to something like CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). Aside from that, I found this article interesting from an educational perspective. This is why it’s no longer referred to as sensory…
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This is an interesting article that puts some science to the connection between chronic pain and depression. I certainly notice a difference in my mood when I can’t move without feeling pain. And I notice an improvement in my mood after a float relieves my pain. Read the full article from Neuroscience News.
Check out this ad from Kaiser Permanente and the NBA, featuring Steph Curry. A great visualization of what can happen in your head while you’re in the tank, using floating to improve athletic performance. “We’re all familiar with how Stephen Curry physically prepares for his role as an MVP-caliber basketball player. But, what we don’t…
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From LifePulseHealth.com “Every September, people from around the nation celebrate National Recovery Month. While each person’s addiction is unique, many face the same triggers: stress, anxiety, pain and sleep issues. Float therapy, among many other complementary therapies, is being incorporated into traditional addiction treatment due to its effectiveness and holistic nature.” Read the full article…
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From stack.com“What if I told you there was a recovery process, which you probably haven’t heard about, that elite athletes are using to push their performance to a new level? It’s called floating, or more properly, floatation therapy, and it has drawn the attention of top level athletes in all professional sports.” Read the full…
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When you’ve had a great hike or climb, but later feel tired, or you feel the aches of sore muscles setting in: try a float! Described by some as an epsom salt bath on steroids. Read a little about floating for athletic recovery and performance, from March 2018 Bicycling Magazine.
From Sports Psychology Today I first learned about the benefits of positive visualization in athletic performance in high school, as part of the diving team. From Sport Psychology Today, here are 5 tips that will change your visualization experience and help you to get started producing more potent results in your sport by tapping the…
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From Psychology Today #1 Decide how much time you think it will take to complete a task, and double it!#2 Consciously perform tasks in slow motion.#3 Stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system. #4 No multitasking. (Okay, okay: less multitasking.)
Check out this article from Float House https://floathouse.ca/blog-archive/five-steps-utilize-isolation-tank-creativity
Check out this article from Serene Dreams. https://serenedreams.com/floating-athletic-performance/
