Float Therapy and How It Works
- Amarilys Henderson
- Apr 10
- 3 min read
Updated: 24 hours ago
The Pods are there! If you're up on all the biohacking trends, science reviews and wellness chatter, you know what this means! Though commonly called sensory-depravation tanks, these float tanks are designed to reduce external stimulation. They're are filled with magnesium salt and will likely be the biggest attraction at Soliflo. We've been planning their safe arrival for months. They arrived last week... just in time for [massive] Easter egg hunts.
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Float therapy offers a long list of benefits such as relaxation, mental clarity. Curiosity around exploring it as a form of biohacking to improve your physical and mental well-being abounds. But what exactly is float therapy, and how do the tanks work? We're here to break down the essentials in a clear, practical way.
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First Off: What Is Float Therapy?
Float therapy involves spending time in a specially designed tank filled with water saturated with Epsom salt. The high salt concentration allows you to float effortlessly on the surface--really! The tank is dark with some soundproofing, creating an environment of reduced stimuli. This calm along with the feeling of weightlessness helps the mind and body enter a deeply relaxed state, creating an unusually quiet environment for rest.
People seek out float therapy for many reasons, including relaxation, quiet time, muscle recovery, sleep routines, and uninterrupted space to think. Research into float therapy continues to explore its potential effects on stress, well-being, and other outcomes.
The experience typically lasts from 60 to 90 minutes, during which the body feels unbound, and the mind can rest or enter meditative states.
How Do Float Tanks Work?
Float tanks are designed to create an environment that supports sensory deprivation and effortless floating. Here’s how they function:
Water and Salt Solution
The tank contains about 10 inches of water mixed with roughly 800 pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). This high salt concentration increases water density, making it possible for the body to float effortlessly.
Temperature Control
The water temperature is kept close to skin temperature, around 93.5°F (34.2°C). This minimizes the sensation of water touching the skin, enhancing the feeling of floating in air.
Light and Sound Isolation
The tank is sealed to block out light and sound. This sensory isolation helps the brain reduce external distractions, promoting deep relaxation and mental clarity.
Filtration and Hygiene
Modern float tanks have advanced filtration systems that clean and sanitize the water between sessions. This ensures a safe and hygienic experience for every user.
Benefits of Float Therapy for Wellness and Biohacking
Many users report several benefits from regular float therapy sessions, which align with wellness and biohacking goals:
Stress Reduction
The reduced-stimulation environment gives you a rare opportunity to step away from noise, screens, demands, and physical pressure and simply rest.
Muscle Recovery
The highly buoyant Epsom-salt solution allows the body to float effortlessly, reducing the usual pressure of supporting your own weight.
Improved Sleep
Many people incorporate floating into an evening or recovery routine because of the deeply restful, low-stimulation environment.
Mental Clarity and Creativity
With no phone, notifications or outside demands, some people particularly enjoy floating as uninterrupted space for reflection and creative thinking.
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