FLOATING FOR ANXIETY

This Float Fact was originally published in January 2023 and has been lovingly updated to reflect the growing research — and the lived experience — of using float therapy to soothe anxiety.

💦 We often hear from folks who carry a deep undercurrent of anxiety — whether it shows up as racing thoughts, a tense chest, sleepless nights, or a general sense of unease. And while we believe healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, we’ve seen again and again how floatation therapy can be a powerful tool for softening the edges of chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm.

🧠 What the Research Shows

At the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers have studied the effects of floating — specifically Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) — on people with anxiety and mood-related disorders.

"We have found that a single one-hour session of Floatation-REST is capable of inducing a strong reduction in state anxiety and a substantial improvement in mood," says Justin Feinstein, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist and director of the Float Research Collective.

Their studies included individuals navigating:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Panic Disorder

• Social Anxiety

• Agoraphobia

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

And the outcomes? Along with reduced anxiety, participants often reported:

🌿A deep sense of serenity

🌿 Elevated mood and energy

🌿 Feeling refreshed, peaceful, and reconnected to themselves

💦 Why Floating Works

When you step into a float tank, your external stimuli drop away — no phone alerts, no bright lights, no expectations. Just warm, skin-temperature water and stillness. This creates a rare state of calm where your nervous system can downshift.

Your body enters what researchers call a parasympathetic state — a natural rest-and-digest mode that’s difficult to access in our everyday, overstimulated world.

In this state, floating helps:

• Lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone linked to anxiety and burnout

• Trigger a natural release of endorphins, supporting a gentle sense of ease and well-being

• Interrupt the stress loop that tells your body to stay on high alert

Many floaters describe this sensation as relief, coming home to themselves, or even a therapy session without words.

❤️ A Note from the Heart

We know anxiety can feel heavy, unpredictable, and deeply personal. At Jax-Zen, we don’t offer quick fixes — we offer supportive space.

Floating isn’t about escaping your experience; it’s about creating enough stillness for your system to recalibrate. Whether you’re managing everyday stress or navigating deeper waves of anxiety, the float tank offers a soft, quiet place to begin again.

✨“90 minutes in the tank feels like a great therapy session — without the therapist.”

💦 Ready to soften the edges? Book your float now or call us at 601-691-1697 — we’re happy to answer your questions and guide you gently in.

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