What is floating all about and what does it do to healthy people ? In answer to this question, I will provide following explanation that is based on my very personal experiences.
Human beings do have a self awareness which makes us unique. We are all subject to aging and permanent influence by our suroundings manipulating us directly as well as indirectly.
Only people who are able to recognize negative personal changes have two options to deal with them, -either ignorance or realization to self determination. I choose self determination, leading me back to genuine self. The bottom line is: self-awareness rather than destructive self delusion. Floating enabled me to find the right way, -so my floatation tank has become a special place of retreat for me. Whenever desired, I use it to find my inner tranquillty- to obtain clarity -that helps me to make objective decisions. Besides, floating has enhanced my physical and mental ability significantly.
In addition, I like to adress a pattern of behaviour that I frequently recognize. The expectations of many first time floaters are often set to high, resulting in dissapointment. During the first time I did not find the desired effect as well. Only after the second and third time I slipped into a very pleasant meditative state. Hence, the beneficial effects of floating are only achived by repetitive and steady use.
I now see all floatation tanks as precious wellness refuges, combining many positive effects of other health appliances.
Floatation tank, open float or float cabin ? This decision is mainly up to someones means. Open float basin and float cabins are often more expensive to buy, offer reduced mobility and operate on a higher energy level due to its large scales.
People affected by claustrophobia do most likely prefer not to chose a floatation tank. However, all floatation tanks are equipped with a hatch that may be left open during float time. After several float sessions fears will diminish as people become familiar to the invironment and gain more self confidence. Eventually it will be quite natural to close the hatch.