Floating & Breathing

At Float Life Gold Coast, we believe in the power of combining slow, conscious breathing with floatation therapy. James Nestor, a renowned speaker on the topic, has explored the connection between floating and breathing in his talks.

Here are some of the benefits of combining slow, conscious breathing with floatation therapy:

• Reduces anxiety, muscle tension, and blood pressure
• Enhances control of thoughts
• Induces relaxation and coherence in the body

Nestor believes that the posture in the float tank, lying on one’s back without any resistance, allows for deeper and slower breaths, leading to many of the benefits associated with floating. Slow breathing has been extensively studied and has been shown to impact heart rate, blood pressure, and brain control. Nestor recommends a breathing technique called coherent breathing, where one inhales and exhales to a count of about five to six. By integrating this breathing practice into a floatation session, individuals can experience a state of calmness and lowered blood pressure.

At Float Life Gold Coast, we provide a space for individuals to combine the benefits of slow, conscious breathing with floatation therapy. We believe that this combination can lead to enhanced relaxation, pain management, boosting immune function, reducing anxiety disorders, and aiding in recovery. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this message and provide a space for individuals to find peace and rejuvenation.

Solitude, Silence & Serenity

At Float Life Gold Coast, we believe in the power of sensory deprivation to combat overstimulation in our digital age. Our sensory deprivation tanks provide a space for individuals to be alone with their thoughts and find solitude and serenity. Here are some of the benefits of sensory deprivation:

Long-term positive effects on health

• Alleviates stress and anxiety
• Reduces symptoms associated with PTSD and depression
• Increases focus, creativity, and productivity

We also suggest alternative ways to partially deprive our senses, such as silencing mobile phones, wearing sleep masks or noise-cancelling headphones, and purposely thinking about nothing. It is important to give our brains a break and find ways to reduce unnecessary noise, which ultimately leads to mind and body rejuvenation. Additionally, we believe that the pursuit of sensory deprivation is a response to the global problem of desensitisation.

By temporarily depriving ourselves of sensory input and then fully embracing the stimulus in front of us, we can regain a sense of novelty and urgency in our lives. The constant stream of content and information has desensitised us to real-world issues such as natural disasters and wars, urging us to take a step back and re-evaluate our ability to feel and empathise. We need a break from the constant noise and stimulation to re-establish a sense of significance and take meaningful action in addressing the problems of the world.

At Float Life Gold Coast, we emphasise the importance of solitude, silence, and serenity to experience true emotions. In order to feel something again, we must first feel nothing.