by H2Oasis | Nov 7, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
Touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste are what most people immediately think of when asked about the human senses. While these five major senses get the most attention, there are numerous, often-overlooked senses of the body that can add a great depth of...
by H2Oasis | Oct 5, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
The idea of yoga in the west often begins and ends with pictures of various movements you do in a crammed studio surrounded by other sweaty people. In reality, this is but one sliver of what yoga truly is. Rather than a physical workout that you do, yoga is more of a...
by H2Oasis | Sep 5, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
Similar to many float enthusiasts, if you ask us what floating is good for, our first answer is often, “What is it not good for?” Having witnessed floating help so many people, it’s easy to think of it as a panacea for all sorts of ailments and afflictions. However,...
by H2Oasis | Aug 5, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
The feeling of getting off a long plane ride, worn out from the traveling you’ve already done, can sometimes stifle the excitement for the trip ahead. For especially long or arduous journeys, entire days can be lost or wasted trying to deal with jet lag and catch up...
by H2Oasis | Jul 6, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
The search for pain relief can drive people in many unexpected, and sometimes downright odd, directions – float tanks among them. With the high concentration of Epsom salt, the tank can fully support the body without any areas of pressure on your back. This alone has...
by H2Oasis | May 6, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
“Who are you?” Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Asked by the Caterpillar) How does anyone really know who they are? This question has been asked and answered in countless ways, in countless languages and mediums, throughout human history....
by H2Oasis | Apr 5, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
Creativity and convergence If humanity defines itself by anything, it is by our capacities to think critically and to adapt through our creative abilities. Although the critical thinking part gets a lot of attention, creativity is at the core of our being and...
by H2Oasis | Mar 11, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
Imagine yourself – who are you and where are you REALLY going? What do you truly know about yourself? You’ve found your parking spot, stop to take a few conscious breaths after turning off your car, and step out. You take the short walk to our float...
by H2Oasis | Feb 6, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
“What? Sorry, can you say that again – I was distracted.” This is a phrase that’s all-too-commonly uttered these days. However, it seems apparent that it’s less a sign of personal failure and more an indication that the technological...
by H2Oasis | Jan 8, 2022 | Floatation Therapy
As you consider what changes you want to make in your life for the new year, it’s worth also spending some time thinking about how you are going to make sure that you actually follow through with them. There are people who joke that their main New Year’s resolution is...
by H2Oasis | Dec 18, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
It’s the holiday season. You’ve booked your time off from work, planned where you’re going (or who’s coming to you) and you’re excited to finally reconnect with loved ones after an unusually busy year. Holidays are meant to be a break from the...
by H2Oasis | Nov 5, 2021 | Anxiety, Floatation Therapy, Massage Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Tea
In many ways, our culture has fostered an unhealthy relationship with time spent alone. Even the words that we use to describe alone time are often steeped in some kind of negative connotation. Solitude. Seclusion. Withdrawal. Loneliness. Loneliness is especially...
by H2Oasis | Oct 6, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
You’ve probably heard of our fight or flight response – when we’re presented with stressful or threatening situations (like being chased by a hippopotamus), our body’s autonomic nervous system responds by preparing for action. Our heart rate increases, our breathing...
by H2Oasis | Sep 5, 2021 | Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety, Floatation Therapy
From helping with anorexia nervosa, to regulating the immune system, to reducing general and acute anxiety, new findings on floatation continue to flow out from researchers around the world. While much of the science news these days is taken up by stories and...
by H2Oasis | Aug 5, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
As a vehicle for both relaxation and recovery, float tanks are fairly unparalleled. There are lots of studies and anecdotes about the benefits that even a single hour float can offer. The most profound (and often inspiring) results, however, actually come from...
by H2Oasis | Jul 9, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
Hopping into a soundproof, light-proof box filled with saltwater may be a popular relaxation therapy today, but those just discovering it are likely asking themselves: “who came up with this strange device, and when were float tanks developed?” To answer...
by H2Oasis | Jun 24, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
This Pride, we thought we’d share a personal story from within the float community from someone who used floating to help her find herself. Juliet Mylan is a trans woman who lives in Portland, Oregon and she has been gracious enough to share her experiences with...
by H2Oasis | Jun 6, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
2020 is unique in being the only year in living memory that has consisted of an entire decade. We’ve all got a lot riding on the next few months. Floating is one of the best ways to enhance just about any experience, so it is a natural fit for any big outings you may...
by H2Oasis | May 9, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
What’s happening to your brain when you float? How do you go from being awake, conscious, and stressed to relaxed and dreamy? While we still have a lot to discover when it comes to different states of consciousness, one key element is the “Theta State,” when our brain...
by H2Oasis | May 9, 2021 | Floatation Therapy
Floating has many potential benefits for both mom and baby, and so it’s not surprising to see a growing trend in floating while pregnant. Some take on floating to help reduce back pain, while others just love to hear their baby’s heartbeat without anything else around...
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