January—the month we often associate with setting new personal and professional goals—is also International Creativity Month. With burnout and mental fatigue at an all-time high, taking time to reset is essential before diving into the year ahead. Float therapy at True REST offers a powerful way to recharge both mind and body. Just one hour-long session can help you rest deeply while enhancing creativity, learn
As the leaves begin to fall and the sun starts setting earlier and earlier, people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, may feel a sense of foreboding about the months ahead. In an effort to combat their seasonal depression, folks seeking holistic remedies have no doubt stumbled across the countless, glowing testimonials of floatation therapy fans. But is float therapy good for you? Is float therapy
The modern world has us more connected than ever—in an instant we can connect across the globe, and we’re never far from a device that keeps us within arms reach of email, phone calls, text messages, Facebook and any other social media. This interconnectedness spans beyond our own personal connections—add in the constant presence of advertisements, lights, noises and other people—and you’ve got one bustin
We know what you’re thinking… You’ve heard it all before, every reason you should float. On the contrary, here are the top reasons we hear people say why you shouldn’t float: “Because I’ll drown” – Valid point. Except not really! You float face up, fully supported by the water. Every single one of our float pods has only 10 inches of water in it and although possible, the probability of you
The end of Labor Day weekend brings with it a collective mindset shift – the end of summer, the official date to pack away your white pants, and most famously, the start of a fresh school year. Whether you’re driving carpool or not, Back to School season is a cultural touchpoint for everyone, signaling a time to settle back into the day-to-day routine. The Type A list-makers in your life may thrive with that ki
It’s a very common experience and I know I’m not the only one who has found myself lying there wondering, “Why can’t I turn this monkey mind off?” A racing mind can be frustrating and extremely distracting from the essence of why we come to float in the first place: to practice slowing down and relaxing into the moment. It’s a very common experience and I know I’m not the only one who has found myse
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, in some way shape or form you’ve probably felt the ripples of addiction somewhere, somehow in your community. Addiction is a non-biased disease, it affects all walks of life and not only those individuals who are struggling but also the families, friends and community that surrounds them. This is a major issue that is affecting the global populace without ma
The human brain is extraordinarily complex with our unconscious minds processing the equivalent of 11 million bits of information per second, versus our conscious brain only being able to handle 40 bits in that same time frame. Amazingly, when we are awake, our brain generates 12-25 watts of electricity – which is enough to power a small light bulb. With as much as we expect our brain to process every day, it’s
As with every form of therapy, the benefits of flotation therapy build on themselves over time with each session and the effects can last up to several weeks. Visit any of our True REST Float Spas across the nation to learn why float therapy is relied upon by Olympians, athletes, musicians, celebrities, researchers and everyone in between. Float your way to better physical and mental health in our highly sterilized
Whether it’s your 1st float or your 1000th, little details can make a big positive difference in your session. If you’re not using them already, consider implementing the following “pro-tips” into your float routine. 1. Take a Warm Shower The water in our Float Pods is purposefully heated to match the outside of the temperature of your skin (~93.5 degrees). This temperature is chosen to allow for the least