Bodymind July Float Notes
“I apologize for the things I said to you before my float…”.
Floating and Athletic Performance
As we move into that brief Syracuse season of sunshine, our thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Those of us who sit behind the big desk at Bodymind have frequent conversations with cyclists, tri-athletes, and other endurance athletes. A float session can be an effective tool for both physical and psychological recovery following training, boosting athletic performance in a number of ways!
Healing: When faced with injuries or general muscle fatigue, floating helps recovery. The high concentration of Epsom salt in a float tank helps the body more quickly recover, and floating weightlessly, takes pressure off joints, ligaments and tendons.
Pain relief: Floating, according to many athletes and everyday floaters, gives an instant and immediate release from chronic pain and lingering injury.
Better sleep: Floating improves the quality of sleep, a crucial factor in top performance.
Stress relief: Although performing under pressure is a part of every competition, floating provides an escape and enhanced sense of relaxation.
Increased focus: The meditative-like state floating induces can provide athletes a boost of focus and concentration.
Positive visualization: National sports institutes have found that floating can promote positive visualization and mental rehearsal before or after training.
We know that flotation therapy is a tool in eveyone’s healthy-living toolbox, but it can have special benefits for those of us who like to get out and push hard!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
What is Halotherapy?
Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. This is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough.
If you’ve visited us, you know that Bodymind has a spa-like salt room. Ours is an “Active Salt Room,” featuring a machine called a halogenerator. This equipment breaks down the salt so that it can circulate through the room and be inhaled.
According to WebMD, “Salt is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not have any notable side effects. It is also: Mucoactive, clearing up mucus from your airways; Antibacterial, helping prevent infections; Anti-inflammatory; Immunity-boosting; and, anti-allergic.”
As we move in and out of the allergy seasons, it’s a good idea to book your salt session now! Keep in mind, you can reserve the room for up to four people for a “shared salt!”
Float Foundations
As announced in the May newsletter, Bodymind has launched a program for new floaters—and casual floaters who aren’t yet members—to dive deeper into their floating practice.
Congratulations to the floaters who have completed their first three floats! We are sincerely thrilled to have you here, and grateful to those who have made their practice more regular through a membership!
We at Bodymind Syracuse believe that the more you float, the more you get out of floating. In support of this practice, we encourage you to take advantage of our “Float Foundations Starter Bundle.”
For more info about the Float Foundations Starter Bundle, follow the link below:
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Meet the Staff!
Guitars!
How talented are we? We at Bodymind are great at making you feel great while maintaining a sparkling clean facility, but we have many other talents!
For example, Jake and Dan are both professional guitar players. In addition to recent gigs at the Westcott and Palace theaters, they’ve worked a number of musicals throughout the region!
Glenn Runyan - Owner and Manager
Jake - Asst. Manager
STAFF FLOTATIONISTS: Colin, Dan, Lisa, Lori, and Mary!
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Concept and design by Dan S., Floatation Actions and Repercussions Analyst