In addition to the well known “fight or flight” reaction to stressors, we have another autonomic response you may not have heard of, which is pretty much the polar opposite of fight or flight: the relaxation response.
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Promising new research into floating for anorexia nervosa
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 discoveries about Covid, countless labs around the world carry on with their studies, many of which began years before the pandemic. The world of floatation is no exception.
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We’re super excited about this year’s Let’s Float! You’re going to love it: float three times in one month and get your fourth float free – unlimited, all summer. This challenge does work a little differently from our normal, so please read on, and ask about anything you don’t understand.
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Let’s Float returns July 1st
It’s back… our summer float challenge Let’s Float is back and better than ever.
Why do a float intensive? Just like any exercise or self-care, the benefits from floating are cumulative and at their peak when part of a regular practice. Also, there is evidence that a period of frequent floats over a few weeks has long-lasting and possibly permanent effects. If you love the way you feel after a float, and want to be able to access that feeling better in your daily life, now is the time! Let’s Float is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your float practice.
Continue reading Let’s Float returns July 1stWhat’s a float intensive?
Every self-care routine takes practice, and floating is no exception. If you’re looking for a way to really hone your floating prowess, why not try a float intensive?
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