03/07/2023
🌊🧘♀️ How often do you tell someone you're going to go "float" and they look at you like you have spinach in your teeth? 🤔
So what is floating, really? The scientific community refers to it as Floatation REST, or Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy (or REST) 🌌
The main principles of REST are:
🔇 Sensory Reduction: By reducing external sensory stimuli, such as visual, auditory, and tactile input, REST aims to limit the amount of sensory information that individuals receive. This can create a unique sensory environment that is often described as peaceful and calming. 🌈
⛩ Sensory Isolation: The float tank's design aims to minimize the perception of external sensory signals, creating a sense of isolation from the outside world. The reduced sensory input can lead to a state of deep relaxation and introspection. 🕊️
😌 Promoting Deep Relaxation: REST is believed to induce a state of profound relaxation by allowing individuals to disconnect from their everyday sensory experiences. It can facilitate relaxation responses, reduce muscle tension, lower stress levels, and promote a sense of mental and physical well-being. 🧘♂️💆♀️
Potential benefits associated with REST include:
💆♀️ Stress Reduction: REST has been reported to help reduce stress and anxiety levels, allowing individuals to experience a deep sense of relaxation and calmness. 🌊
🌟 Enhanced Well-being: The sensory isolation and relaxation achieved through REST can promote a positive mood, mental clarity, and overall well-being. 🌞
💪 Pain Management: Some individuals find that REST can help alleviate chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal disorders, by reducing sensory input and promoting relaxation. 🌼
🧠 Mind-Body Connection: REST can provide an environment conducive to introspection and self-reflection, allowing individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences. 🌌
If you're interested in learning more about the scientifically backed benefits of Floatation REST, or want to be able to share with your skeptical friends, head on over to ClinicalFloat.org. 💡
P.S. How fitting is the acronym "REST"?? 😄💤