Immerse yourself, literally, in the tranquillity of flotation therapy. The synonymous name for the concept is sensory deprivation. However, I don’t blame you if you have not heard of these terms yet! Floatation therapy is something rather nuanced in the wellness industry. It leverages the restorative power of magnesium to boost physical well-being and support inner wellness.
This therapy reduces stress and anxiety, relieves aches, improves sleep, increases focus and creativity, and elevates dopamine and endorphins, among many other benefits. So, let’s escape the hustle and bustle of Cape Town and explore the therapeutic benefits of floatation tanks that provide a sensory escape where gravity fades away. Let’s look at the three centres that provide floatation therapy, Cape Town, and why it has become a sought-after treatment.
Float Studio by Seven Circles
Seven Circles is an urban oasis where you can recharge your entire being. From a café that nourishes your body with freshly pressed juices, healthy yet delicious meals, and perfectly blended coffee to their network of wellness specialists that operate on-site and beyond, Float Studio by Seven Circles is the place to go for a wellness reboot. Located on Hatfield Street in Cape Town, your floatation session awaits you eagerly!
Float Studio also provides breathwork therapy and holistic massage treatments. However, if you visit the Float Studio, know that they have private floatation tanks filled with mineral-rich Epsom Salt water that is filtered and sterilised after each session. As with most centres providing floatation therapy in Cape Town, hygiene is paramount.
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Neuro Float
Neuro float is one of the first and among the very few floatation centres in South Africa. Floatation therapy, Cape Town, prides itself on its returning wellness junkies who are intoxicated with the benefits and experience that floatation therapy affords them.
From athletes to everyday people just wanting some silence, floatation therapy is a way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Note that Neuro Float exclusively focuses on Floatation Therapy and works to ensure that the benefits are almost palpable when leaving their centre. Located on Carmine Drive in Burgundy Estate, this treatment is easily accessible to all.
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Ubuntu Wellness Spa and Float Centre
The Ubuntu Wellness Spa and Float Centre strives to establish an African culture of wellness firmly rooted in Ubuntu’s values and interconnectedness. Their objective is to develop employment options and opportunities for small businesses that have significance in the health and wellness sector. Ubuntu Wellness Spa is also one of the very few wellness centres providing floatation therapy in Cape Town. The centre is located behind Mount Nelson Hotel and is equipped with state-of-the-art floatation pods for your ultimate relaxation.
Ubuntu Wellness Centre also provides classes on plant-based and diabetic cooking. They also offer homoeopathy – a 200-year alternative medicine that stimulates healing responses and strengthens the body to heal itself. Ubuntu Wellness Centre also provides stress management treatment. It’s an endless parade of wellness therapies that Ubuntu Wellness Centre displays just for you. If you want to start your health journey, I suggest you start here!
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Float, Then Gloat
Since the concept of floatation therapy was introduced and studied by Dr John C Lilly in the mid-1950s, the benefits of this sensory deprivation method have become increasingly apparent. As a result, the therapy has become more mainstream in recent times, and it is something that everyone should at least try once in their life.
Think back to when you were floating peacefully on summertime water, looking up towards the sky, ears submerged, and all that your heart is the soft hum of your silenced thoughts. Then suddenly, you start sinking, growling at the realisation that floating is not always that easy, but man, it feels good! If you’re claustrophobic, don’t worry! Floatation pods can be left open or closed, so they can be managed even if you are dealing with a phobia. So, come on, let’s go float, then gloat about it to everyone, shall we?
