calming, creative effects of floating- in a safe, supportive
environment. Allison, owner of FLOAT says, "Resting
your brain to a 10% processing level is an amazing tool."
The idea behind floating came from neuroscientist Dr. John Lilly in
the 1950s. Floating tanks were originally named "sensory deprivation
tanks" or "isolation tanks," and they were meant to create a perfectly
quiet, relaxing environment in order to promote healing of various
physical and mental issues. Floating is known to create an unparalleled
level of relaxation and reduces feelings of anxiety and fear.
Allison opened up The Float Center after a vacation in Europe. "I
realized there was an absence of float centers in the US," she says.
"And it seemed odd since floating was created here. So I believed it
was only a matter of time that this would change in our crazy, high
stress culture we live in."
The idea behind floating is that, with sensory deprivation, your
brain becomes more active. Imagination and problem-solving abilities
increase dramatically. Walton says that, "In nine years of operations,
every artist, writer and musician that has come to us with a creativity
block has busted through it in a single float."
FLOAT also considers itself an "urban art spa" that is
committed to a constantly changing art space that showcases the works of
both established and emerging local artists.
FLOAT has a staff with over 30 years of flotation therapy
experience, and they can answer any questions you may have about sensory
deprivation, float tanks or the art hanging in the gallery.
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