The curious history of float tanks actually begins in the 1960’s with a Harvard neuro-scientist named Dr. John C. Lilly. Originally conceived to simply provide an environment to study the effects of sensory deprivation on the brain Dr. Lilly soon discovered his concept provided a space for deep physical healing and profound psychological insight. In essence a float tank is a large container that is designed to reduce sensory and gravitic stimulus upon the nervous system. However simple this application seems to be at first glance the float tank has stood the test time due to its ability to dramatically reduce both physical and psychological stresses in a rather short amount of time.  Even though the last few decades has found the float tank to be seemingly under the radar of popular culture it has made a growing comeback as a holistic tool that has a range of dynamic benefits.  

• The i-sopod model float tanks employed here at Escape Your Body are the biggest pod-style tanks on the market at 8.5 ft. long, 5.5 ft. wide, and 4.5 ft. tall there is more than enough room to accommodate even the tallest customer. 
• The entire front half of the tank is a lid that is manually opened with the slightest effort so there is no fear or possibility of ever being “trapped” inside the tank.  
• The 250 gallons of water inside the tank translates to only about a foot of water which has 1200 lbs of pharmaceutical grade Epsom salts dissolved into it. This allows the body to be completely and effortlessly supported as you float on the surface of the waterline. 
• Epsom Salt is actually magnesium sulfate which is an extremely important mineral for the body. Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, helps regulate mood, fights depression, and absorbing magnesium through the skin is one of the best ways to assimilate it. 
•  The soothing blue LED light inside the tank can be controlled with the push of a button. There is also a “call” button in case you need any assistance.

For some people the float tank can seem a bit intimidating at first, but its complete design is geared toward making you as comfortable as possible. You could think of the float tank as your own little personal get away device you can use to hit the pause button on the world. Let your mind drift into a dream state or let it just shut down to reboot.