GREENSBORO, NC -- Do you need to disconnect? Maybe the beeps of your cell phone are becoming too common or the stress of a job is making you long for a break. But what about disconnecting from all of your senses and just floating? A sensory deprivation tank might be the thing for you.
Float therapy in a pod of body-temperature salt water is nothing new. It's been around since the 1950's as a way to unplug. But it's making a comeback as technology permeates our lives even more.
WFMY News 2's Maddie Gardner floated on The Good Morning Show. She describes her experience in the video below.
Sisters Jessika and Veronika Olsen opened Sonder Mind and Body last month in downtown Greensboro. It's a one stop shop of sorts for wellness and healthy living. They offer the float therapy along with saunas, health practitioners and a cafe.
Floaters say they're able to forget the world while they're inside the tanks and science backs up their relaxed state. Studies show that when people are in the tank their heart rate drops and their breathing slows.
For those nervous about float therapy, Sonder Mind and Body says you're in control of everything. You can leave the lights on, the hatch open and get out whenever you'd like. The wellness center also provides anything you might need after the float like a shower, bath products, hair dryer and more. They say all that you need to bring is yourself.
Jessika and Veronika also say to try floating at least three times - it can take a few floats to experience all of the benefits.
To learn more about floating, other services and prices, visit Sonder Mind and Body's website.