Floating

Floating / Beskrivning

What is floating?
The name floating is an other name of the scientifically name REST that is short for Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique.

Over 50 years of science
The floating beneficiaries on health started to be discovered in 1954 by Dr. John C. Lilly, USA. Lilly discovered then that the brainwave pattern slowed down to the same level as under deep sleep and it calmed down persons using REST technique. During the 1980ies the floating came to Sweden. But you can only establish fact that it’s only during the last 7-8 years the floating caught the eye of media and folks about it’s effects. Today there is only 100-120 pieces of floating tanks in Sweden.

Again, what is floating?
In few words. A relaxing bath where you float on your back in a 30% saltwater filled tank. This gives a very deep and comfortable relaxation. Inside the tank is there dark, quiet and the temperature is around 35°. The difference between air and water is erased, the other sences is only idleing and that gives you the possiblity to calm down and feel good.”Floating gives a very deep and healthy relaxation and is a very low cost and effective way to reduce stress and pain. It has no side effects and until now we have no knowledge of any negative effects.” Anette Kjellgren. -Researcher in R. E. S. T. University of Karlstad, Sweden.

Research about floating
Research and documentation has been made in several universities around the world there the conclusion is that floating can give several advantages.