#flotation tank

[flotationtherapy]

Flotation Tank Guide: Unlock the Healing Power of Flotation Therapy

In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become commonplace, leading many to seek out innovative ways to relax and recharge. One such method that has gained significant attention is flotation therapy. This guide will introduce you to the world of flotation tanks, exploring their benefits, what to expect during a session, and how this unique therapy can unlock profound healing.

What is a Flotation Tank?

A flotation tank, also known as a sensory deprivation tank or isolation tank, is a soundproof, lightproof chamber filled with warm water and Epsom salt. The water is so dense with salt that it allows you to float effortlessly, creating a sensation of weightlessness. The tank is designed to eliminate external stimuli, giving your mind and body a chance to fully relax and rejuvenate.

The Origins of Flotation Therapy

Flotation therapy was first developed in the 1950s by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neuroscientist who was interested in exploring the effects of sensory deprivation on the human mind. Over the decades, the practice has evolved and gained popularity for its therapeutic benefits. Today, flotation tanks are widely used for stress relief, pain management, and mental clarity.

How Does Flotation Therapy Work?

The key to flotation therapy lies in the unique environment created by the flotation tank. The high concentration of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) in the water allows you to float effortlessly, taking pressure off your muscles and joints. The water is heated to skin temperature, making it difficult to distinguish between parts of your body in the water and out, enhancing the feeling of weightlessness.

With the elimination of external stimuli—such as light, sound, and the sensation of gravity—your brain can enter a deeply relaxed state. This environment encourages the brain to shift from beta waves, which are associated with active thinking, to theta waves, which are linked to deep relaxation and meditation. This state is often described as the “theta state,” where creative thoughts and insights can arise naturally.

Benefits of Flotation Therapy

**1. Stress Reduction:**

One of the most immediate benefits of flotation therapy is stress reduction. The calming environment of the tank helps to lower cortisol levels, the body's main stress hormone, leading to a deep sense of relaxation.

**2. Pain Relief:**

Flotation therapy is particularly beneficial for those suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, or muscle tension. The buoyancy of the water takes the pressure off joints and muscles, while the magnesium in the Epsom salt can help to reduce inflammation.

**3. Improved Sleep:**

Many people report improved sleep patterns after regular flotation sessions. The deep relaxation achieved in the tank can help reset your sleep cycle, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

**4. Enhanced Mental Clarity:**

The sensory deprivation aspect of flotation therapy allows the mind to clear out distractions, leading to improved focus and mental clarity. This can be particularly beneficial for those looking to enhance creativity or solve complex problems.

**5. Emotional Healing:**

For those dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, flotation therapy can provide a safe space to process emotions. The quiet and solitude of the tank allow for introspection, helping to release suppressed emotions and foster a sense of emotional well-being.

What to Expect During a Flotation Therapy Session

If you're new to flotation therapy, it's natural to feel a bit apprehensive about your first session. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:

**1. Preparation:**

Before entering the tank, you'll be asked to shower to remove any oils, lotions, or perfumes. This helps maintain the cleanliness of the tank and enhances your floating experience.

**2. Entering the Tank:**

Once inside the tank, you'll lie back and allow yourself to float on the surface of the water. You have the option to close the tank door for complete darkness or leave it slightly open if you prefer some light.

**3. During the Session:**

As you float, you might notice your mind wandering at first. This is normal. Gradually, your thoughts will slow down, and you'll begin to enter a state of deep relaxation. Many people report feeling a sense of timelessness, as the absence of external stimuli allows you to lose track of time.

**4. After the Session:**

When your session is complete, you'll shower again to rinse off the saltwater. Many people report feeling a profound sense of calm and mental clarity immediately after floating.

 Tips for a Successful Flotation Experience

- **Stay Hydrated:** Drink plenty of water before and after your session to help flush out toxins and keep your body hydrated.

- **Relaxation Techniques:** Practice deep breathing or meditation before your session to help ease into the experience.

- **Be Patient:** It may take a few sessions to fully experience the benefits of flotation therapy, so don't be discouraged if your first experience isn't transformative.

Conclusion

Flotation therapy offers a unique and powerful way to heal both the mind and body. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, manage pain, improve sleep, or gain mental clarity, spending time in a flotation tank can provide profound benefits. As more people discover the healing power of flotation therapy, it's becoming a go-to practice for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves and a break from the stresses of daily life. Give it a try and unlock the potential of this remarkable therapy for yourself.

Alicia is a wellness enthusiast and seasoned writer with a passion for holistic healing and mindfulness practices. With a background in health and wellness, Alicia shares insightful articles on innovative therapies and self-care techniques.

[sensorydeprivationtank1]

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[cryotherapyadelaide]

Know the Advantages of a Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Even though it's not as common as a Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage massage in Adelaide is known for using light pressure to help restore a healthy immune system and get rid of toxins by moving materials back into circulation so other organs can clean them out. This gentle massage helps reduce swelling caused by lymphedema, which happens when lymph fluid builds up in the arms and legs.

Lymphatic Drainage Massages-What are They?

Lymphatic drainage massage therapy uses gentle pressure and rhythmic motions to help the lymph flow. Regular massages, on the other hand, focus on the muscles. Lymph is the fluid that moves through the lymphatic system, which is made up of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. Most of the time, the lymphatic system collects lymph and circulates it back to the heart. When the lymphatic system is compromised, fluid accumulates in the legs, leading to swelling.

Lymph fluid contains several cell kinds, including white blood cells. They strengthen the immune system and aid in the battle against disease. Lymph nodes can be found in many different places throughout the body, but the most common sites are the neck, armpits, chest, belly, and groin.

The lymph system is different from the circulatory system in that it doesn't have a pump. Instead, it uses muscle movement to move fluid. If you have surgery or get hurt, the lymph fluid can get stuck and sometimes get thicker.

Massages of the lymph nodes can help:

Reduce stress.

Boost circulation of body fluids to ease swelling.

Expedite the reduction of waste and toxins from the body’s tissues.

Enable the lymphatic system to improve lymph circulation.

How to Know What to Expect

Unlike Swedish massages, which use oil to keep the skin from rubbing together too much, lymphatic drainage massages don't use oil. Soft strokes should go towards the heart, so the therapist might start at the toes and fingers and move up.

How do lymphatic massages help?

Massage for lymphatic drainage is used in sports medicine, for cancer patients after surgery, and cosmetic reasons. Lymphatic drainage massages can be very helpful for people who have had surgery for breast cancer and had lymph nodes taken out. When these lymph nodes are taken out, lymphedema can sometimes happen. One study looked at how often lymphedema happened to people who had breast cancer and found that it happened to 42% of them five years after treatment.

Does massage that drains lymph work?

Few studies have examined the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage massage in reducing oedema and eliminating toxins. Until there is well-designed research on the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage massage, it will remain more of an art than a science.

Several small studies and reports have shown that lymphatic drainage massage can be helpful when used with other treatments. One study examined two groups of people with broken wrist bones. Standard care was given to both groups, but one group also got ten massages to help move lymph fluid. The people who got massages had statistically less swelling in their injured wrists than those who didn't get massages.

You may also choose to have cryotherapy in Adelaide for better results!

[spadayleeds]

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[bellyasks]

haiii! Here’s an idea… dialogues for name calling a tummy when it’s inflated, if possible (like calling it a balloon, like they swallowed a beach ball, etc)

your content is great, keep up da awesome work :D

"Well, aren't you just the cutest little blimp? Think I could take you out for a spin?"

"Careful, don't go bumping your beach ball into anything, it looks like it's under a lot of pressure."

"Come here, let me hold you tight. I wouldn't want my balloon to float away on me."

"Aw, poor little puffball. Come here, let me kiss your tummy."

"I don't think you'll be able to buckle the life jacket over your belly, but it's basically a flotation device itself at this point."

"Sheesh, it's chilly out. Good thing I've got a cute little hot air balloon keeping me company."

"That big bubble won't pop if I kiss it, will it?"

"Ooh, listen to how tight that sounds! I'd better be gentle with you, you've got a serious air tank there."

[inlovewithalotoffandoms]

Imagine your super suit gets hacked.

You: Guys help me!

Nat: We accept the charges!

You: The suit's still freaking out.

Peter: Well, get it off!

*You tried phasing out of the suit but it didn't work.*

You: Nope, I can't get it off.

Tony: That would be the deadlock function I built in case you ever got knocked out, so a bad guy wouldn't reveal her identity. It seemed like a smart idea at the time!

*flotation mode activated.*

You: What?

Stave: What the hell does she need a raft for, Tony?

Tony: She runs on water. She might lose her speed out there. What she's gonna do then? She might drown.

Bruce: You couldn't just put an oxygen tank in the suit?

Tony: That's a good idea.

You: *catching your breath.* How is this thing still intact? Tony!

*Babble protocol activated.*

You: W-what's babble protocol? Why am I beeping?

Tony: It's the self-destruct sequence.

Steve: What?

Nate: Self-destruct?!

Tony: I'm sorry! Have we not faced an evil version of Y/N before?! My mistake!

You: Well, how do I stop it?!...

Peter: Ummm.

*Everyone else was silent.*

You: Guys!... Come on, man.

[randomluck-ofthe-universe]

[fairytail-whathesays]

Okay I know I just had an ask and I don't blame you for ignoring this one. Or if you keep it on the side for ages. But here's a cool ship that don't get enough attention. Got any Gajeel x Juvia headcanons? 😗

Yo this fandom is dead, I enjoy any interaction I can get these days.

It's worth noting that Juvia refers to Gajeel as "Gajeel-kun" in the Tower of Heaven arc, which gets even worse when you consider the English version of the anime refitted it as "Gaj-ee", like a pet name. It's not the only thing that jumped out at me in early arcs I rewatched but you can ask me about that later.

Isolation is something they have in common and ironically what brought them together. Gajeel wasn't good with people by nature and being raised by a dragon, and then abandoned by said dragon, didn't do him any favors. Juvia, of course, considered herself cursed and has never had luck socially due to constant rain.

Gajeel was one of the few people willing to deal with the rain to be around her, or rather, willing to be around her regardless of the rain. The same held true for other strong wizards among the Element 4 and Jose, which is why Juvia insists on her pride and value in the Phantom Lord guild.

Juvia is both very quiet and surprisingly emotionally aware, so Gajeel feels little pressure to talk around her yet doesn't fear his words being misunderstood. In other words, they clicked.

Gajeel and Juvia share music tastes--country and rock--and Gajeel emphatically encourages Juvia to experiment with and alter her style. At first she thinks she could never rock a punk look like Gajeel's, but then again...

She klnda slayed with this drip, did she not?

It is Gajeel that finally tells Juvia that no, it's not going to go anywhere with Gray, and that endlessly pursuing him is bad for her and him both. Where everyone else has failed, it's Gajeel whose words actually take.

It takes forever for the first flirts between them to happen because Gajeel's not just gonna say he's always found Juvia pretty. And even when he is cornered into saying that, he's gonna say it matter-of-factly, like it couldn't possibly be that he's attracted to her, it's just that she's objectively a pretty woman. Duh.

Juvia asks him out first. He tries to say no, but he can't even manage that. She's his friend, he can't tell her no, even if she's asking to upgrade to his girlfriend. Yanno?

Juvia introduces Gajeel to the flotation tank as a means of de-stressing. It works surprisingly well, particularly as sensory overload is one of the bigger contributors to Gajeel's perpetual ill mood.

The most important part of it is, the two actually smile around each other a lot.

[aldbooks]

Summer ACOTAR writing circle hosted by @azrielshadowssing - pairing Emorie

Cool for the Summer Part 1 - 1808 words

Part 2 | Part 3

Read below or on AO3

Wind whipped through the open windows of Emerie’s truck as she navigated through the quiet streets. Gwyn sat in the backseat, sipping an iced coffee and belting out the lyrics to the song on the radio while Nesta grumbled from where she slumped in the passenger seat. 

“You have far too much energy for this early in the morning. It’s unnatural.”

Emerie snorted as Gwyn ignored their grumpy friend entirely, grinning like a fool. She looked downright adorable in her white lifeguard tank and matching visor, her copper hair pulled into a perky high pony, mirrored aviators perched on her nose despite the low light of the early morning. She was practically bouncing in her seat as she sang. Gwyn had always been a morning person, the exact opposite of Nesta’s night owl tendencies. Emerie, who was neutral on the subject, had never been quite sure if her friend’s high energy levels in the morning were natural, or due to the copious amounts of caffeine she often drank.

Rolling her head to the side, Nesta glared at Emerie over the top of her cateye sunglasses. “I hate you for dragging me out of bed this early to deal with her.”

“You didn’t have to come,” Emerie chuckled. “You were the one who insisted we should all work here together this summer.”

Nesta returned her glare to the window, a few wisps of hair that had escaped the braid wrapping around her head, dancing in the wind. “Yeah, well, that was before I realized it required predawn hours.”

“They told us what the hours would be during the interview. You still agreed.” Silently, Emerie agreed that she hadn’t quite anticipated the ungodly hours either when she’d submitted to the job in a desperate attempt to avoid her family as much as possible over the summer. Luckily, they wouldn’t always have the opening shift.

Nesta made a dismissive noise and continued to sulk as they finally approached the country club’s parking lot and drove to the small section at the back they’d been instructed to park in for their shifts. Piling out of the car, Gwyn still humming under her breath, they entered the pool’s admin building, dropping their things off in the employee lockers and helped each other slather on sunscreen before they began the various tasks required to open the pool for the day. 

Gwyn opened the storage area and began bringing out the various flotation devices available for the pool’s patrons, Nesta disappeared to fetch towels from laundry while Emerie began setting up lounge chairs and umbrellas. Within an hour, the pool deck was set and ready, the bathrooms and various amenities rooms were checked and the doors unlocked. A family consisting of three very energetic children and their tired mother were already waiting outside as soon as the pool opened and Emerie kept an eye on them from her elevated chair as the mother attempted to wrangle them all into floaties before they jumped into the water.

The morning was relatively slow as guests began to slowly trickle in. Someone had brought their own speakers and was playing reggaeton at a low enough volume that no one bothered them about it. The music was a welcome addition to the background noise of screaming children and splashing. She could see Gwyn dancing in her perch across from Emerie and even Nesta was nodding along to the beat.

Nothing particularly exciting happened for the first few hours, and Emerie was just beginning to wonder if the easy paycheck was really worth how terribly bored she was when a group of unfairly good looking people trooped in through the gates and headed over to the row of cabanas that had been pre-reserved for the day. 

Emerie watched them with interest as they set out the coolers of drinks and snacks they’d brought with them. The cabanas and the amenities rooms were the only areas where food and drinks, other than water, were allowed, and the curly haired girl in the frilly pink bathing suit was directing the men with her on where to lay everything out while the women rolled out towels and blankets and rearranged chairs to their satisfaction. There were seven of them in total, but only four appeared to be coupled off. The curly haired woman with the man with ridiculously luscious looking red hair, and a woman who looked a lot like Nesta with one of the dark haired men who wore a smirk like it was painted on his face. 

Actually, now that she was looking…

Emerie: Nes, are those your sisters?

Nesta: *eye rolling emoji* yes. Ignore them

Gwyn: Why would we ignore them? You should introduce us. I can’t believe we’ve never met them before!

Nesta: No

“Nes!” 

Emerie looked up from her phone as the largest man in the group with his long hair pulled up into a bun approached Nesta with a wide grin under his glasses. She felt a brow lift as she took in his well formed physique, tattoos covering his shoulders. He stopped below Nesta’s chair, his head almost eye level with her boobs. Emerie couldn’t hear what he said to her, but she could see the way her friend pointedly ignored the man.

Emerie: Um… who’s the hottie?

She watched as Nesta snatched up her phone from where it had been sitting on the chair’s arm- right under his nose. She knew he’d seen the text when his grin widened and he turned to glance around the pool, nodding his head at Emerie and Gwyn when he caught sight of them, phone in hand.

Gwyn: *crying laughing emoji*

Emerie snickered to herself as she watched one of the last of the dark haired men from the cabana group make his way over to his friend, shaking his head in an exasperated sort of way. His steps paused as he scanned the pool deck and spotted Gwyn. 

Emerie: Oop! Looks like you caught one too, Gwyn. *evil grinning emoji*

Gwyn: *blushing emoji*

Nesta: stop it. Both of you.

Emerie: You never answered the question Nes. Who’s the hottie? 

The man in question was still attempting to flirt with Nesta, who had not even glanced in his direction, until his friend slapped a tattooed hand on his shoulder and steered him away.

Nesta: no one

Gwyn: HA!

Emerie: Oh, please. Don’t lie to us, Nes. It’s insulting.

*offended gif*

Gwyn: *pounting GIF*

Nesta: *eye roll emoji*

Smirking, Emerie looked over at her friend, her attention snagging briefly on a flash of bright red before doing a double take as another person joined the party in the cabanas. Emerie froze as her attention zeroed in entirely on the most gorgeous woman she’d ever seen. Strutting in red cork wedges with a matching bikini, under a sheer black sarong, a giant straw hat shaded her face but it was easy enough to make out her red, heart shaped sunglasses and equally red lips. Long blonde hair streamed behind her in perfect waves, and gold jewelry glinted at her throat and wrists. The woman looked like she’d stepped out of a magazine… or Emerie’s fantasies.

Her phone vibrated in her hand, jarring her back to the conversation with her friends. 

Nesta: close your mouth, Em. Your jaw is practically on the floor

Gwyn: *drooling emoji*

*GIF of cartoon character jaw drop*

Emerie’s cheeks heated as she glanced once more at the woman who was greeting the women who had to be Nesta’s sisters with a wide smile.

Emerie: shut up

Gwyn: *laughing emoji*

Nesta: *smirking emoji* That’s Mor

I can introduce you…

Gwyn: What?! You’ll introduce a potential love interest for Emerie, but won’t introduce your sisters?? Injustice!

Emerie: I agree with the ginger

Gwyn shot her a playful scowl from across the pool, which Emerie returned with a wink before remembering she was wearing sunglasses and just grinned. 

A loud whoop was followed by a massive splash that sent water shooting up high enough to drench Nesta, who sputtered indignantly, and caused waves to spread across the pool. Gwyn’s shrill whistle cut through the air as she stood and pointed at the grinning idiot that had been flirting with Nesta earlier, and had just resurfaced.

“No splashing!” she scolded. He ignored her, grinning up at a seething Nesta who now resembled a drowned rat. His friend shot Gwyn an apologetic look.

Emerie cursed under her breath and contemplated how to keep Nesta from doing something that might get her arrested but her sisters were already rushing over to diffuse the situation. Sitting back in her seat, she couldn’t stop her eyes from straying back over towards the cabanas, only to find the gorgeous blond staring right at her.

Heat flooded Emerie as she flushed under the attention. She reached up to play with the end of her braid, a nervous habit, as she held the woman’s gaze. It helped that they were both wearing glasses and were too far away to properly read each other’s expressions, which hopefully meant she couldn’t see just how red Emerie’s face was. 

The woman- Mor, reached a hand up to tip her sunglasses down, peering over them at Emerie in a way that made it obvious she was looking at her. Emerie flushed further as her red lips tipped up in a smirk. She then turned in an elegant move, untying the sarong around her waist so Emerie got a good look at her sculpted body as it fell away. Perching on the edge of a lounger, she slipped off her heels, reaching into the white and gold tote she’d brought in with her and pulled out a bottle of sunscreen. Turning to stretch out in the chair, Emerie watched, mesmerized as she began massaging the lotion into her long, tanned legs…

Once again, her phone pulled her back to the present. The grinning idiot was now riding a ridiculous unicorn floaty next to his friend who sat at the edge of the pool eyeing Gwyn, while Nesta glared at them both. Gwyn, for her part, was staring Emerie down, her red eyebrows dancing over the edge of her glasses when she finally caught her attention, a bright grin on her face as she looked back and forth between Emerie and Mor who was smirking at her once again.

Cursing to herself again, Emerie glanced down at the group chat that was full of suggestive GIFs and teasing innuendos from her friends at her expense. Nesta had again offered to introduce her and Emerie stared at her phone for a moment, biting her lip as she considered. When she looked up again, however, it seemed the decision had been made for her.

Mor, apparently finished applying her sunscreen, had risen from her seat and was now sauntering across the pool deck, directly towards Emerie.

[the11thhousemystic]

Both my sun and my moon are in the 12th house 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

12th house folks should just do flotation tank therapy because it will feel like the womb experience that was described in the most recent reblog.

[captain-price-unofficially]

T6 flotation device, which gave the Sherman enough buoyancy to float. It was 14.5 meters long, and was a later alternative to the more commonly known DD, or 'Duplex-Drive' tank. The Japanese used a similar system for their Ka-Mi amphibious tank.

[sensorydeprivationtank1]

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[screw-u-vaanu]

I went to one of those sensory deprivation flotation tanks today for the first time, and now I’m convinced that the government should provide every autistic person with one for free on their 10th birthday. 

[spadayleeds]

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[feelingofcontent]

d&p are each recreating a video from their own channels + one gaming or joint video + you get to pick! which ones are you choosing?

ohhh this is so hard 😭

for phil really anything where he goes outsides or tries something new? i LOVED haunted hotel, flotation tank, plant tour, and pigeon rescue so anything like that

for dan definitely a storytime video like 'i nearly blinded myself' or bahamas travel

and any ditl for the joint video

[john-keels-sinister-goatee]

I see a lot of 1970s fashions coming back, which gives me hope that I might someday be able to get a grant to take LSD in a flotation tank and try to talk to dolphins.