Welcome to AQUATonic Float Spa, home of Austin’s premier floatation therapy experience. AQUATonic Float Spa offers the ultimate in relaxation, recovery and mental and physical well-being. What is a Floatation Tank Therapy? In Flotation therapy, 1,102 pounds of Epsom salts are added to 220 gallons of water, creating an 11.8 inch deep solution, which is heated to 95.9 degrees F (skin temperature). The temperature of the water means that once you are settled in the tank, it is virtually impossible to distinguish between the parts of the body that are in contact with the water, and those that aren't, in effect “fooling” the brain into believing that the person is floating in mid-air. Floating weightlessly, your body is perfectly supported by a cushion of silky skin-temperature liquid. Freed from all sensation of gravity, temperature, touch, sight and sound (which together account for 90% of normal neuro-muscular activity), you conserve and redirect vast amounts of natural physical and mental energy. With no commands needing to be sent out, the logical side of the brain is rendered redundant, and its activity slows down until it synchronizes with the creative side. This leaves the individual in a dream-like state, akin to the thoughts experienced just before you go to sleep. In this state, the brain releases vast amounts of endorphins. While the state of relaxation may be deep and profound, the individual’s brain stays dreamily alert. To get technical, the brain gradually shifts from its usual “beta” (stressful) state to generate theta waves, the state-of-mind that Buddhist monks try to reach through hours of meditation and years of training. You can achieve this in a matter of minutes just by lying back into the silky warm sea of bliss that is the floatation experience! There are dozens of medically and scientifically supported benefits of Flotation Therapy, both physical and mental, as well as deeply satisfying and a fun and unique experience. Come witness for yourself the serenity that is a one-hour float session in one of our i-sopod floatation tanks!
