As the water settles and becomes still, you slowly start to lose the sensation of it being there. Making it hard to distinguish between parts of the body that are in contact with the water and those that aren’t. Buoyancy created by the dense Magnesium Sulfate solution effectively removes the effects of gravity on the body, and brings the individual close to an experience of total weightlessness, allowing your body feel free from the forces of gravity. With ear plugs in and if you wish, the tank’s interior lights off. The quiet and the dark allow the mind to drift into a deep state of relaxation. A huge amount of brain power is used every second in order to deal with the strain that gravity places on one’s body but now floating weightlessly your body is perfectly supported by a cushion of silky body-temperature liquid. Freed from all sensation of gravity, temperature, touch, sight and sound (together account for 90% of normal neuromuscular activity), you conserve and redirect vast amounts of natural physical and mental energy. The ultra-deep relaxation of floating “resets” the body’s hormonal and metabolicbalance, strengthening resistance to and accelerating recovery from the effects of stress, illness, injury or strenuous exercise. With no commands needing to be sent out, the logical side of the brain is rendered redundant, and its activity slows down until it synchronises with the creative side. This leaves the individual in a dream-like state, akin to the thoughts experienced just before you go to sleep. In this state, the brain releases vast amounts of endorphins. While the state of relaxation may be deep and profound, the individual’s brain stays dreamily alert. The brain gradually shifts from its usual waking beta state to generate deep alpha, theta or even delta waves, the state-of-mind that Buddhist monks try to reach through hours of meditation and years of training.

Martinus Massage is a remedial massage therapist for all common soft tissue aches & pains, headaches & migraines and sporting/fitness preparation and recovery. Our massage focuses on easing muscle tightness and increasing blood flow to improve your health and help you feel relaxed again. Contact me today to make an appointment.

WELCOME TO TOWNSVILLE Supporting your body and mind to recover and recharge is so important. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend fitness fanatic, or someone who simply wants to enhance self-care and wellbeing, an effective recovery ritual incorporated into your weekly health program will substantially improve your training, performance, sleep and mood. What we do at Recovery Lab is facilitate all of that in one comfortable, convenient space, with all the very latest scientifically-proven equipment. Want to know how Recovery Lab can help you? Contact us at townsville@recoverylab.com.au or come in and meet Matthew and Lauren who will be able to get you started on your recovery journey!