STORY AT-A-GLANCE

Most flotation tubs or tanks are about the size of a queen-sized bed and contain no more than 1 foot of water that has been supersaturated with Epsom salt so that you can float with ease
Flotation therapy has been linked to a wide variety of beneficial effects, including stress reduction, reduced anxiety and depression, pain relief, reduced inflammation, improvements in chronic fatigue and symptoms associated with burnout
Because of these benefits, flotation therapy could be a valuable preventive care adjunct
Flotation therapy can also increase creativity, deepen meditative states and enhance sports performance
Sensory deprivation therapy can also be enormously beneficial in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries by resetting the neuroendocrine system