(Image by Ryan Moreno)<\/p>\n
Darkness surrounds you, except for a few twinkling lights. You\u2019re weightless, your arms outstretched, palms to the sky. You close your eyes and give in to the calm, quiet water.<\/p>\n
There are no children calling your name. No lunches to be packed, no toys to put away. For one, blissful hour, you leave the stress of your day behind you and gently, peacefully, float. In cities like New York, Seattle, and Washington, DC, you can relax in an egg-like chamber designed to deprive you of your senses. A favorite of athletes like the Golden State Warriors\u2019 Steph Curry<\/strong><\/span>, retired NBA player and \u201cInside the NBA\u201d analyst Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/strong><\/span>, and Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis<\/strong><\/span>, studies show floatation therapy helps reduce stress, pain, swelling, headaches, depression<\/a>, and insomnia, while lowering your blood pressure and helping your skin.<\/p>\nNeed a vacation? Try floatation! @liftfloats <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span>\n \u201cSeveral studies show ongoing flotation chamber sessions can positively \u2018reset\u2019 stress response hormones like cortisol, ACTH and epinephrine,\u201d says Mia Kyricos, Spafinder Wellness Trend Report\u2019s chief brand officer. \u201cMuch of the research found that these positive effects last months after \u2018floats.\u2019 Studies on flotation\u2019s brain impact showed it improved creativity\u2026and boosted focus in academic examinations.\u201d<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just winning athletes who praise the benefits of floatation therapy. Tim Ferris<\/strong><\/span>, entrepreneur and author of the New York Times best seller, \u201cThe 4 Hour Work Week\u201d calls floatation therapy \u201cone of the most anxiety reducing experiences I\u2019ve ever had.\u201d The Beatles\u2019 John Lennon<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>credits floatation therapy with helping him kick his addiction to heroin. Saturday Night Live<\/em> and \u201cBridesmaids\u201d star Kristen Wig<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>told David Letterman, \u201cYou come out and everything is great!\u2026and your skin feels really good.\u201d DaddyVents and I visited LIFT\/Next Level Floats<\/a> (where your faves from OITNB<\/strong><\/span> have floated) to experience what some say is like \u201cmeditating<\/a> for years.\u201d After stepping into a spa-like area with couches, philosophical books, and herbal teas, we got a run through of floating basics.<\/p>\n
\nFloatation therapy is the newest way for tired moms (and everyone else) to get away from it all.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAnd I, your friendly parenting journalist, say it\u2019s amazing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n