Float Finder

Like a long-term meditation practice, the benefits of floating are cumulative. Neuroscientists and psychotherapists have long known that the brain can be ‘rewired’ to manage stress, change behavior, and increase our awareness of internal states, from emotional reactions to heart rate and blood pressure. “Experienced floaters achieve that alpha-theta state rather quickly when they enter the tank,” notes Rozelle.  “It allows them to go very deeply into consciousness exploration, which is conducive to self-suggestions and even self-hypnosis.” And as many dedicated meditators will tell you, the benefits of quieting the mind regularly spill over into their daily lives. “The day I had my first float, our car broke down and we couldn’t drive home,” says Ludlam. “Normally, I would have been frustrated and upset about it, but instead I took it in stride. Floating has helped me learn to really accept things as they are.” And that’s a lesson we can all benefit from.