Astronaut in the Ocean: A Beginner’s Guide to Float Therapy
Float Therapy can help you keep anxiety at bay by eliminating distractions and connecting you to your body and the present moment.
Ever feel overwhelmed by your own to-do lists, wishing time would slow down and give you a chance to catch your breath? Well, we can’t stop time for you, but we can help you shut out the world for a bit, enabling you to reground, refocus, and re-engage feeling ready to conquer! May we introduce our new friend, Float Therapy.
What's the deal with Float Therapy?
During the 1950s, a genius neuroscientist and psychotherapist named John C. Lilly created Float Therapy after noticing how sensory deprivation could help people with anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since that time, numerous studies have gone on to prove that floating in a sensory deprivation tank positively impacts the body through hormone management, deep relaxation, detoxification, reduced anxiety, improved circulation, pain relief, increased creativity, improved sleep, and more. Talk about a reason to treat yourself to a break!
Filled with perfect temperature water, Epsom salts to make floating effortless, and crafted in such a way that no light or sound will disturb you, you’ll feel like an astronaut in the ocean, floating far and away from the worries dragging you down. Not only that but, the magnesium in the Epsom salt nourishes your hair, skins, and nails while alleviating muscle tension and pain. Yes please!
It's no wonder Float Therapy is adored by many celebrities, including icons Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Watson, as well as major sports teams and the US Navy Seals!
Where to experience Total Weightlessness in the South Bay
If you're in the South Bay cities, there are two great options to experience the healing magic of Float Therapy for yourself.
Photo courtesy of Pause Studio
Pause South Bay
Pause South Bay in El Segundo has a beautiful facility offering private rooms with showers and amenities to maximize your comfort and relaxation during your visit. You’ll be in good hands with a highly educated and personable staff at your fingertips. Scheduling is easy via their app, website, email, phone, or texting! Their website has all the need-to-know-before-you-go details so you can confidently slip out of your pantaloons and into a peaceful state.
Intro prices include a Single Treatment for $69 or a 3 Treatment Float Pack for $150 (regularly $75 & $180)
Location: 820 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 110, El Segundo, CA 90245
Be Spa
Be Spa in Redondo Beach specializes in Float Therapy using their customized “bePods'' to offer clients a deeply relaxing experience. Their clean and modern spa adorned with thriving plants welcomes a Zen state of mind from the moment you enter. Book your appointment via their website or phone line that connects you with an advanced AI operator if a staff member isn’t immediately available. Each session is 60 Minutes.
Intro prices include a Single Treatment for $69 or a 3 Treatment Float Pack for $150 (regularly $75 & $180)
Location: 901 N Catalina Ave #102, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
We know how hard it is to prioritize “me” time amidst the hustle and bustle of demanding lives. But if you're eager for a unique and efficient way to increase your mental and physical well-being, Float Therapy might just be the medicine your body and mind has been craving. Stay buoyant, friends!
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