by floatintheforest | Jan 15, 2026 | Mental Health, Relaxation
My first ever float was 9 months postpartum. It was the first time in a while that I truly had time alone in complete silence. At first it felt unusual, the feeling of I shouldn’t be here – like I should be doing something else. Feeding, changing or...
by floatintheforest | Jan 3, 2026 | Meditation, Mental Health, Research
The Calm Within the Storm: The Benefits of Floating for Anxiety Relief In our fast paced world, anxiety has become an all too familiar companion for many of us. Whether it’s the pressure of work, the chaos of daily life, or the weight of personal challenges,...
by floatintheforest | Jul 24, 2025 | Creativity, Far Out, Meditation, Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Relaxation
A unique opportunity In a world that often bombards us with noise, distractions, and a constant rush of information, floatation offers a unique opportunity for introspection and tranquillity. This practice, which involves floating in warm, buoyant water in a quiet...
by floatintheforest | Jun 27, 2025 | Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Relaxation
Who are you expected to be? From the moment we are born, we are often shaped by the identities and expectations that our parents and family members impose on us, leaving us with little choice. Many of these hopes and dreams reflect the unfulfilled aspirations of our...
by floatintheforest | Sep 14, 2023 | Mental Health, Relaxation
Take a break from parenting Everyone who is a parent will understand just how brutally relentless it can be. We could even refer to parenting as: the constant doing for another outside of ourselves for 18 years, and then some! Now, that’s not to say that...
by floatintheforest | Jun 23, 2023 | Mental Health, Relaxation, Research
Scientific research shows floating reduces anxiety and depression Running the float centre we have the privilege of witnessing the wonderful benefits of floatation on a daily basis, and it’s great to see the body of scientific research confirming these benefits...