Albeit our access to a plethora of meditation apps, social media outlets and  remote connections, many of us continue to feel disconnected and struggling to  maintain mental and emotional wellbeing. Not only are we disconnected from each  other but worse yet, from ourselves. Sure we can list our personal needs and what  we necessitate to thrive but losing sight of who we are can make it easy to lose  our path all together. As we navigate our fears, stress and search for meaning in  our lives, itʼs easy to get overwhelmed making it easier to disconnect and become  unable to have healthy connections with others. Itʼs not a big leap to see the cause  and effect of inner disconnectedness to depression and anxiety, but digestive  concerns? Memory issues? Chronic illness? The answer is a resounding yes! 

One of the most underrated means to gain inner peace is simply to just be in  silence. On average, we have over 6,000 thoughts per day, and not all to our  benefit. Being in constant stimulation keeps the nervous system activated, which  is why just the opposite can be the gateway to endless possibilities. If your  meditation practice could use fine tuning and taking a hike in nature isnʼt always  feasible, floatation therapy or sensory deprivation, can be the silence you need to  to reconnect with your true self and reset unhealthy patterns. Flotation therapy is  also an avenue to explore physical relaxation and rejuvenation. When the physical  body is relaxed and tension released, recovery can begin. The reconnection of the  body and mind changes the narrative, it makes being fully present, moment to  moment possible.  

You may have driven by a float spa, but what the heck is it? The first float, or  sensory deprivation tank, was designed by American physician and neuroscientist  Jon C. Lilly in 1954, who wanted to study the origins of consciousness by cutting  off all external stimuli. The water in a sensory deprivation tub is heated to skin  temperature and nearly saturated with Epsom salts creating buoyancy and  enabling a floating sensation. Unplugged from light, sound and gravity leaves you  weightless while immersed in the stillness of each moment. Flotation tanks or tubs  with an open concept can help alleviate the anxieties of itʼs closed counterpart.  

Floating in a sensory deprivation tank has been shown to benefit sleep, pain and  muscle relaxation while decreasing overall stress and anxiety. Like most  extraordinary things, the potential is in the practice. The more time you spend to  cultivate your practice, the easier it becomes to access the intangible. In my  experience with flotation therapy, what I found even more enticing is the increase  in imagination, enhanced intuition and creativity. In those moments with myself I  came to a place of surrender, forgiveness and joyful inspiration. Every session was 

an opportunity I reveled in.  

While the pace of life continues to fluctuate, at times even seemingly aimed at  upsetting our natural balance, transformation can be a constant force. Finding  quiet moments enhances awareness in deciphering the myriad of thoughts,  demands and emotions. Mostly in the sound of silence, you will hear your mind,  body and soul.