A Foundation Built On Trust
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at the University of West Virginia knows all about recovery. In fact, they have an entire lab dedicated to it. The Institute’s director, Dr. Josh Hagen, studies float therapy among many other therapies and modalities there, and he’s discovered something rather unique about floating. “[Float therapy,]” he says, “is the only […]
The Urgent & The Important
On a recent podcast with Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss discussed how he prioritizes his time. “Unless you schedule these things that you claim to be important, they’re going to get crowded out by bullsh*t… The urgent will crush the important.” That hit me right in the gut. I can easily succumb to someone else’s demands […]
Mindfulness Methods: Start Where You Are
If you’ve floated more than a handful of times, you’ve probably experienced it. Life has been stressful, and you finally make an appointment to float. You can’t wait to feel the relief. You hop in the tank and….it’s pretty uncomfortable. Your mind is racing, body is tense, and you feel anxious. It’s as if you’re […]
Mindfulness Methods: Linger Longer
The Theta State During the first 7-8 years of life, children spend most of their time in the theta state. Theta is a specific brain wave that, when produced, makes us especially present, creative and impressionable. The things we’re exposed to in that state hit a little deeper, and contribute more significantly to our wiring. […]
Burn The Ships
“Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?” -Jocko Willink When Hernan Cortez arrived in the new world in 1519 with 600 men, one of his first directives was to burn the ships that […]
Be Still And Know…
‘Tis The Season To Be Busy The holidays are upon us. Regardless of which one(s) you’ll be celebrating, there’s probably a religious or spiritual component to it. One that encourages you to slow down and remember or honor something. Maybe that’s a component that doesn’t necessarily resonate with you, or gets left by the wayside […]
Mindfulness Methods: Acknowledge The Journey
I recently started a Master’s program to become a Mental Health Counselor. In class, our teachers warn us about trying to fix things for others. There is much more power in simply listening and acknowledging what someone is experiencing. Telling their story is the journey they need to go on to find their own solutions […]
Mindfulness Methods: The Shamanic Journey
This post is part of our Mindfulness Methods series, a collection of blogs dedicated to exploring different techniques we use to enhance our float experiences. Let me emphasize that there’s no wrong way to float, but sometimes we need a little help to get the most out of our time in the tank. A Recent […]
Mindfulness Methods: Sorting & Sleuthing
This post is part of our Mindfulness Methods series, a collection of blogs dedicated to exploring different techniques we use to enhance our float experiences. Let me emphasize that there’s no wrong way to float, but sometimes we need a little help to get the most out of our time in the tank. “Instead of […]
Mindfulness Methods: Body Scan
This post is part of our Mindfulness Methods series, a collection of blogs dedicated to exploring different techniques we use to enhance our float experiences. Let me emphasize that there’s no wrong way to float, but sometimes we need a little help to get the most out of our time in the tank. “It is […]
Study: Floating’s Effect on Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety is hard. I know this from personal experience. In fact, the reason I decided to finally try floating, after wanting to experience it for well over a year, was because the foundation of the life I had created for myself fell out from under me, and my anxiety peaked as a result. During my […]
Mindfulness Methods: Ho’oponopono
This post is part of our Mindfulness Methods series, a collection of blogs dedicated to exploring different techniques we use to enhance our float experiences. Let me emphasize that there’s no wrong way to float, but sometimes we need a little help to get the most out of our time in the tank. “Where there […]
Mindfulness Methods: Mindful Breathing
This post is part of our Mindfulness Methods series, a collection of blogs dedicated to exploring different techniques we use to enhance our float experiences. There’s no wrong way to float, but sometimes we need a little help to get the most out of our time in the tank. When new customers come into SYNC […]
New 40-Minute Float Option!
We’re a little nervous about this. We’re not sure if it’ll work. We haven’t seen anyone doing anything like it. We’re going to try it anyway. The Way Things Are Traditionally, float appointments start at one hour. Some float centers only offer longer 90-minute floats, and I’ve only seen one center in the country that […]
Floating for Expecting Mothers
Disclaimer: it is not recommended that women float during their first trimester of pregnancy. Once you’re into your second and third trimesters, please consult with your physician before floating. “That pool of salt water was the best mattress ever. I could lay there and feel the baby. Just me and my baby, in our own […]
At Our Core
“People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass themselves without wondering.” -St Augustine One of the reasons I like to float is because […]
Floating for Head Injuries
“The concussion crisis has changed the face of sports as we know it, and it has brought to surface the incredible importance of our brain health. The time is now for us to make our brain the number one priority so that education and awareness can take effect and begin to change the way we […]
Floating Fundamentals: Sensory Reduction
This is Part Three of our three-part series exploring the basic elements of floating: magnesium, flotation, and sensory reduction. Sensory Reduction Part of the benefit of flotation therapy comes from the fact that, while in the pod, much of your sensory input is diminished. Float pods are designed to be completely free of light and […]
Floating for PTSD
PTSD: Like Being Shoved Off a Cliff Our lives are made up of experiences. Each and every experience we have changes us on a deep, biological level. This means we are changing every day. We are always moving in either a positive or a negative direction, and much of this movement is based on […]
The Remarkable Moments
I have a few photographer friends, and I always find the number of shots they take while on assignment both fascinating and overwhelming. For each masterpiece—the kind worthy of being placed on the mantle in your home or in a magazine ad—there are dozens, if not hundreds, of pictures that didn’t make the cut. Photography […]
What’s Their Story?
I recently bought a shirt from a pretty cool non-profit called To Write Love on Her Arms. I found the story behind how the organization got started to be poignant, and I wanted to assist somehow. The proceeds go toward helping people who are depressed, addicted, self-harming, and/or suicidal. The shirt has a potent, albeit […]
Floating for Students
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” —Alvin Toffler The Balance of High Achievement In the 1990’s, German researchers looked at a group of students learning to play the violin. While all talented, the students were broken up into […]
Floating for Athletic Recovery
“Hard work requires hard recovery.” -Steve Fraser, Olympic Wrestling Coach Every athlete knows the importance of training. Training is integral in the path towards progress. It is the stimulus that pushes us to grow. The growth itself, however, actually happens during recovery. That seems to be a hard concept for some of us to grasp. […]
Floating Fundamentals: Flotation
This is Part Two of a three-part series exploring the basic elements that make up floating: Magnesium, Flotation, and Sensory Reduction. The Struggles of Active Living If you’re like me, you love to move. We run, jump, pedal, spar, throw, lift, and ski. Moving keeps us healthy and happy, but it can also beat us up. […]