While floating in a one-third salt solution, in the dark and quiet, we can explore the spiritual practice of floating by working through problems or conquering fears. As our mind opens and is not distracted by outside stimuli, it operates closer to our sub-conscious—those thoughts and ideas that are just below the surface. Being in the float tank taps into that subconscious mind by allowing us to simply focus on ourselves, and with practice, it teaches us to expand our awareness to others, our community and the world.

If we approach our float sessions with a centering thought or open-ended question like, “How can I move more gracefully with the dance of life?” that question will lead us down rabbit holes and open up neuropathways that will open to possibilities never dreamed of.

Artists, writers, musicians and chefs have emerged from their floats with ideas, and sometimes mentally completed books, art, music and recipes. Those looking to add to their spiritual practice by meditating, praying and just “being”, have found the spiritual practice of floating to be an unexpected treat.