A Guide to Dry Floatation Therapy

Zerobody Dry Float is an innovative system that aims to regenerate the body and mind. Dry floatation is fast becoming a popular asset to a number of industries including gyms, spas, longevity clinics and recovery centres. 

What is dry floatation?

Dry floatation was developed from the broad scientific research on the benefits of floatation in water. 

Zerobody Dry Float is an effective and versatile solution for dry float treatment. It’s similar to traditional float therapy. However, this requires a bath or tank filled with water and epsom salt to keep our bodies afloat. Dry floatation differs as it works as a floatation bed without the need to get undressed, keeping the body completely dry. Instead, the body floats over a 400 litre warm water membrane to match the body’s natural temperature. This is advantageous to many who wish to experience the well-being effects of floatation therapy, but with greater ease.

Dry float therapy takes advantage of the benefits of floatation to allow the body and mind to regain energy in a simple way that suits everyone. Zerobody Dry Float is a one-of-a-kind system offering the benefits of reduced gravity. This zero gravity float spa is a technological innovation in the service of regenerative well-being that produces a positive impact on a number of things including stress, muscle and joint pain, sleep, focus, psycho-physical recovery.

Benefits of a zero gravity float spa

Deep relaxation

The complete sensation of weightlessness helps relieve physical tension, promoting ultimate relaxation and stress reduction.

This provides even deeper relaxation in comparison to traditional water float therapy as the body is not submerged in water. This allows the mind and body to completely relax, without having to think about staying afloat in water. This enables users to switch off completely.

Pain relief

Floating in a zero-gravity environment can help to alleviate chronic pain, joint stiffness, and muscle soreness.

With the body fully supported by the buoyant water membrane, it takes away all pressure from joints, muscles, and the spine.

Improved sleep quality

Dry floatation therapy also enhances overall sleep quality.

Having regular dry float treatment sessions has been shown to improve conditions like insomnia by helping the brain transition into restorative states.

Anxiety and stress reduction

Dry floatation therapy promotes the release of endorphins which helps to make us feel less depressed and more relaxed.

Therefore, a session of the Zerobody Dry Float can massively help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

Improved circulation

Zero gravity floating can also enhance blood flow and oxygenation. This can be a huge benefit to our cardiovascular health.

Faster muscle recovery

Dry floatation is greatly beneficial for muscle recovery because floating helps to reduce lactic acid buildup. This, therefore, promotes faster recovery after intense workouts.

This is ideal for athletes and those who exercise regularly. Keep reading to find the benefits of dry floating for athletes in more detail.

Mindfulness and meditation

For those who enjoy mindfulness and meditation, the Zerobody Dry Float is an excellent choice of treatment session. 

The nature of the bed allows for total relaxation, as previously mentioned. Therefore, encouraging a natural meditative state. 

Who can benefit from using Zerobody Dry Float?

Now we understand the benefits of zero gravity treatment, let’s discuss exactly who can benefit from this.

Essentially, the answer is the majority of people! However, there might be certain individuals who would actively use dry floatation to help enhance their lifestyle and well-being.

Individuals with Anxiety and Stress

Those who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, and high-stress lifestyles can greatly benefit from dry floatation therapy. As discussed, floating lowers cortisol levels, reduces adrenaline, and encourages the release of endorphins. 

The sensory deprivation environment allows for deep relaxation and aids in providing relief from anxiety and stress.

Corporate workplaces are now introducing recharge rooms for staff welfare. We know that companies are trying to encourage their teams to come back to the office after the working from home shift due to COVID-19. Well, what better way to entice staff back by providing a place for wellbeing directly in the office. 

The Zerobody Dry Float can be set up in the workplace as a space for employees to take a moment to relax and totally unwind. Therefore, this innovation can be life changing to those who experience stress at work.

People with Chronic Pain

Zero gravity treatment significantly alleviates any pressure on joints and muscles. This makes it an excellent form of therapy for those suffering from a number of conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, and joint disorders.

The nature of the Zerobody Dry Float promotes muscle relaxation which in turn leads to pain relief. 

Athletes

As previously discussed, athletes can benefit from using dry floatation as a means for recovery and injury prevention.

Float therapy is great for recovery and reduces muscle tension post-exercise. This, in turn, leads to quicker recovery for anyone who’s into sports and fitness. 

A study by Driller and Argus (2016) investigated the effects of floatation therapy on mood-state and muscle soreness in 60 elite athletes. Following a routine training trial for their sport, participants used floatation therapy for approximately 45 minutes. The findings were outstanding and showed that the muscle soreness in the athletes was significantly reduced after using floatation therapy.

The benefits of dry floatation for athletes and gym-goers shows exactly why there is a need for Zerobody Dry Float in gyms, spas and recovery centres.

People with Insomnia or Sleep Issues

How can floatation therapy help insomnia? Well, the deeply relaxing nature of floating mimics rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This state helps to reset the body’s internal clock. 

By having regular float sessions, people can really improve their sleep quality. It allows individuals to fall asleep more easily and wake up feeling refreshed. This, of course, is greatly beneficial for those who usually struggle with their sleep.

Those with High Blood Pressure

Due to the deep relaxation caused by dry float treatment, it can reduce stress levels and promote better circulation. Therefore, it also helps to lower blood pressure.

This benefit is particularly helpful for individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular concerns.

People Practising Meditation and Mindfulness

For those who enjoy meditation, dry floatation helps to enhance the ability to enter a deep meditative state. This is because during a dry float treatment session, all external sensory distractions are eliminated. 

This allows the body and mind to completely relax and leads to a greater sense of mindfulness.

There are many reasons for spas, gyms, recovery centres and even corporate workplaces to introduce Zerobody Dry Float to their facilities. It enhances well-being and relaxation, as well as physical benefits for recovery, pain relief, stress reduction and improved sleep quality.

Contact Alchemy Wellbeing Award to discuss how your facility can benefit from Zerobody Dry Float.

From this we have also recently launched the Zerobody Cryo. This works in a very similar way to Zerobody Dry Float, but with water in the membrane at 4–6 degrees celsius. This provides the very same benefits as an ice bath, yet without the need to get undressed or plunge into water.