Floating involves a person immersing themselves in a "sensory deprivation tank," such as the one above. In mental health care, it's not uncommon for patients to pursue complementary therapies to ...

In the 1970s, commercial float tanks were created and began being studied for possible health benefits. These days, finding a sensory deprivation tank is easy, with float centers and spas offering ...

That experience, floating inside a sensory deprivation tank or room, is getting renewed attention as a possible relief for everything from stress and anxiety to headaches and chronic pain.

When she heard about another recent trend, she knew she had to try it: floating in a sensory deprivation tank. Gustavson hoped into a large pod filled with 11 inches of water and 1,000 pounds of ...

Floating – more formally known as flotation restricted environmental stimulation therapy – involves a person lying down in a “sensory deprivation tank.” The tanks are usually closed ...