While the feeling of floating is phenomenal, the real benefit is the long tail of effects after you float. When your central nervous system and brain are given a chance to fully, totally relax they do what they naturally always want to do; increase beneficial neurotransmitters such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine and, decrease “fight or flight” stress chemicals, such as adrenaline and cortisol.
Some floaters describe a state of being “high” right after their float; for others the effect can last up to a week. For many, this adjustment of neurochemistry over time minimises or eliminates symptoms of many chronic conditions.
Check in with your body and mind during the days that follow your float and see how you’re feeling. It’s different for everybody and you are the best judge of how floating is helping you. All it takes is mindfulness.