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Floatation Therapy

 
 

Floatation Therapy at Earth Energies Sanctuary  

Free your body, mind and spirit

Free your body and mind from the daily pressures of life. At Earth Energies Sanctuary our floatation therapy means immersing yourself into a weightless orb of warm, buoyant water to feel your troubles fall away. The body-temperature water coupled with the exclusion of light and sound creates an environment that allows you to completely let go. In this space, your own healing wisdom can come to light and your body is able to rebalance.  


Couple showering in the flotation tank therapy room

History of Floatation Therapy

The first float tank was designed in 1954 by John C. Lilly, an American physician and neuroscientist. They were invented as a means for assessing brain activity in the absence of any external stimulation. In the 1970s, commercial float tanks were created and studies began to discover the possible health benefits of this therapy.

Today, Restricted Environment Stimulation Therapy (REST) floatation orbs have come into their own as an effective and highly enjoyable treatment for improving overall health, wellbeing and peace of mind. 

The increase in popularity is partly due to scientific evidence that proves time in a floatation tank can improve muscle relaxation, sleep, pain, inflammation and decrease stress and anxiety.


Flotation tank therapy guest relaxing

What Happens in Floatation Therapy?

To simulate weightlessness, our state-of-the-art orb is filled with 700-800litres of water and heated to your body temperature. 

We add approximately 500kg Epsom salts which is high in magnesium and allows your body to float.

Once inside the tank, all external simulation is removed and you can float in silence and darkness which enables your brain to enter into a deep, relaxed state.

We recommend complete silence, however, you can customise your floatation experience with -

  • Mood lighting 

  • Starry ceiling

  • Music options


Benefits of Floatation Therapy

Floatation therapy is a non-invasive way to heal your body and help with-

 
  • Concentration

  • High cholesterol 

  • Skin & hair conditions 

  • Recovery after sports, exercise or injury

  • Mindfulness

  • Stress-related chemicals in the body

  • Stress & anxiety 

  • Headaches 

  • Sleeping difficulties 

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Immunity 

  • High blood pressure

 

Book your Floatation Therapy

Earth Energies Sanctuary is a wellness retreat facility in Mangatarata, New Zealand. 

Choose from a wide range of wholesome, healing therapies that allow you revitalise your mind, body and spirit.

Contact Marie directly to design your Sanctuary experience your way

relax@earthenergiessanctuary.com  027 667 7710