What is a Flotation Tank?
Floating in a flotation tank is a way of achieving deep rest. Essentially, you spend an hour or so lying quietly in the dark, suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt, about ten inches deep and so dense that you float effortlessly. Some operators play gentle music into the tank to help you relax. Flotation tanks are also known as isolation tanks, salt water spas, sensory deprivation tanks, and REST chambers. Flotation REST, also known as floating, was developed in America. REST stands for Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy/Technique. You float in a ten inch deep solution of salt water in a specially designed tank, which resembles a large, enclosed bathtub. The tank is usually made from fibreglass and it is built so that all outside distractions such as sight, sound, tactile sensations, and gravity are eliminated. The water is warmed to 35.5 degrees centigrade.
