A healthy mind is key in creating a happy and fulfilling life. However, it can be hard to maintain great mental health while struggling to balance the different stressors of life.
Everyday stress and the uncertainty and consequences of COVID-19 caused a drastic rise in stress levels across the world, almost 80% of adults cite the pandemic as a primary source of stress. The effects of the pandemic are stil
During the Olympics last summer, we were watching amazing physical feats of Olympians across every sport. Although these athletes make their athletic prowess look effortless they have spent years, some even decades, honing their bodies to be in the best possible condition for this worldwide competition.
The process of training hard every day is essentially the act of breaking down your muscles and rebuilding them t
True REST Float Spa’s director of franchising, Mandy Rowe, sat down for a live-streamed episode of the Pillars of Franchising podcast to discuss float therapy and the experience of owning a float spa franchise. She answers live audience questions and shares what inspired her health and wellness industry journey. Mandy’s experience as a holistic therapy industry liaison and member of the Float Tank Associati
The First Float Pod
The incredible effects of float pods were discovered and researched by a prolific scientist, John C. Lilly, in 1954. In the first iterations of the float pod, it was a giant tank filled with warm water, and participants wore diving suits and facemasks painted black to achieve total sensory deprivation. At the time, total-body submersion was used to study the effects of float therapy but lat
Recognizing that there is significant work to be done in the lives of military and veterans, True REST Float Spa is proud to announce its support of the Yellow Ribbon Fund this Giving Tuesday. As one of the leading and largest global generosity movements, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving serves as a worldwide effort to encourage people to do good, collaborate and celebrate acts of kindness, big or small.
True REST Float Spa has a long history with military and veterans, providing them with opportunities to feel their absolute best since 2014. Having designated the 11th day of every month as U.S. Military Appreciation Day, the float brand has donated nearly 17,000 free floats to military service members, in addition to donating free floats each year on Veterans Day.
This year, True REST Float Spa is continuing its m
True REST Float Spa has a long history with military and veterans, providing them with opportunities to feel their absolute best since 2014. Having designated the 11th day of every month as U.S. Military Appreciation Day, the float brand has donated nearly 17,000 free floats to military service members, in addition to donating free floats each year on Veterans Day.
This year, True REST Float Spa is continuing its m
When you hear the words “floatation therapy,” it can sound confusing, and many people have never heard of the wellness practice. However, once we explain what it is, one of the most common questions we hear at True REST Float Spa is, “how can sitting in a pool of water help me?” Fortunately, it’s an extremely simplified explanation but with powerful benefits.
Floatation therapy is a holistic experien
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that usually manifests after a traumatic event; combat, natural disasters, car accidents, and sexual or physical assault are all events that can trigger PTSD. Symptoms include:
Flashbacks.
Recurring memories or dreams about the event.
Severe emotional distress and/or physical reactions to reminders of the event.
An increasingly negative view
Many people tend to have a negative view of holistic therapy, thinking of it as ‘hippie’ or a pseudoscience. However, this widespread perception does not tell the whole story. Simply put, holistic therapy is the view that the mind, body and spirit must all work together for optimal health and wellness. All three are equally important and interconnected; if one is broken, the other two do not function.
