by floatintheforest | Apr 14, 2020 | Competition, Far Out, Float stories, Health, Meditation, Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Performance, Recovery, Sports
I can’t count how many times I have spoken to someone about floating… It’s easily a 3 digit number by now. Many people‘s responses to my limitless enthusiasm for floating are more like: ‘I would not survive in my head for an hour’, ‘Why would you want to be closed in...
by floatintheforest | Oct 15, 2019 | Float in the Forest update, Performance, Recovery, Sports, Therapies
Meet therapist Katy Davies Introducing therapist Katy Davies, who has been providing awesome therapies at Float in the Forest since August 2019, so we thought it was about time to tell you a bit more about her! From sport to sport massageKaty has always been...
by floatintheforest | Aug 2, 2018 | Common concerns, Far Out, Health, Meditation, Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Pain Relief, Performance, Recovery, Relaxation, Sleep, Sports
“How long does a float last?” The length of a float can vary between different float centres. But the most common in the UK is one hour, and that’s how long a standard float is at Float in the Forest. You may not be used to dedicating this time to...
by floatintheforest | Jul 5, 2018 | Meditation, Recovery, Relaxation, Sports
“Sick of being left holding the spare water bottle, puncture repair kit and warm post ride clothing?? Come and relax instead at Float in the Forest… The antithesis of a black ATB bike ride!” These words came from a wise friend of mine, and...
by floatintheforest | Jul 26, 2017 | Health, Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Pain Relief, Performance, Recovery, Relaxation, Research, Sleep, Sports
The impact of traumatic brain injuries Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can come about through impact (for example during sports) or through experiencing blasts / explosives. If mild they may also be classed as concussion. There are different degrees of effect, and...
by floatintheforest | Jul 12, 2017 | Performance, Recovery, Research, Sports
Athletic skills in tennis If you’ve been enjoying Wimbledon in the last few days, you’ll have noticed that tennis requires an amazing combination of athletic skills. Agility, strength, balance, co-ordination, a focused mind, stamina, peak...