Be More You. You Know What I Mean?
It took me probably 15 minutes to finally get relaxed and unwind a little. It was a bit disorienting at first floating in complete darkness and I did feel a little claustrophobic at some point. I would probably crack the door with a towel next time, just until I get used to it.
Once I started to get used to the sensations, it was amazing to feel where I carry tension. I was floating there totally relaxed except I was clenching my jaw. I thought, “Why am I clenching my jaw?” and then released it. Floating, because it removes other sensory input like sight and sound, helped me really tune into my body, see where I carry tension, and then fully let it go. I also really enjoyed the silence and darkness-how often do we put ourselves in complete silence and darkness? The rest that provides to the mind really allows it to move elsewhere.
So the results: I felt so relaxed and alert afterwards. Everything looked a little sharper, clearer, brighter after my float. I also had a chiropractic adjustment afterwards, and my doctor said I was so open to adjusting that “everyone should float before their adjustment!” That night I had a deep, relaxing, healing sleep that I completely contribute to the float. The next day at work I felt really centered and full of energy; even though I had a potentially challenging day meeting individually with all 60 students during class. Two days later, I’m still feeling the positive effects. I feel floating has restored me to my center allowing me to move and act from a place of balance and clarity. I need to float every month!
Here’s my thought about floating: it helps you tap into your powers and helps you be more you. I’m still working on the phrasing, but maybe you know what I mean?
— Michelle D.
