Here it comes: the rabbit hole that is the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is next week and then it just spirals out of control. Holiday concerts, school events, work parties, and family parties. Lists and lists of gifts to buy, cookies to bake, homes to decorate. It's coming. But you've got this! And we're here to help!
Introducing Red Lotus Float Spa, a brand new flotation therapy spa just opened in Hanover. Flotation therapy, also known as Sensory Deprivation, Floating or R.E.S.T (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) is a beneficial wellness tool that has been proven to relieve stress and anxiety, cut physical recovery time, reduce pain, and is believed to boost creativity and focus. Red Lotus' sound-insulated cabins contain 10 inches of water that is set at approximately skin receptor temperature (94.5°) with a 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salt. The high content of Epsom salt makes floating effortless, relieving the pressure of gravity off of your muscles and joints and reducing stimulation of the body and mind.
Why should you do this? Here are the top three reasons:
- Unfog Your Brain: Let's face it, as parents, our brains are going a mile a minute at all hours of the day. We're thinking about our grocery list, checking homework, cooking dinner, cleaning the house and doing laundry. All. At. The. Same. Time. Floating gives you 60 minutes to quiet your body and quiet your mind.
- Muscle Recovery: If you exercise regularly or just chase after your toddler, or even have general aches and pains, floating helps to aid in the recovery of your muscles and joints. It can assist with the following: the reduction of muscle fatigue, improved blood flow & circulation, reduction in stress-causing cortisol levels, reduction of inflammation, and reduction of lactic acid build-up.
- Feel Rested & Reenergized: Sleep disorders are most commonly stress-induced. Floating provides the body the opportunity for complete rest, allowing endorphins to be produced. In return, your mood begins to lighten. Cortisol levels decrease, as do your blood pressure and heart rate. Anxiety and stress begin to feel a sense of relief. Many people fall asleep during a float session as the cabin is dark and quiet. Theta-wave state is induced. Studies have shown that just one floating session can break an elongated pattern of insomnia.
There are numerous other benefits of floating and you can check them out HERE. Curious about what floating is really like? Take a Walk Through Your First Float Here.
***Schedule your appointment today and mention MacKid to take advantage of their First Time Floater Special! *** Need gift ideas for the holidays? Send your loved ones a hint that you need some rest and relaxation at Red Lotus Float Spa and ask for a gift certificate!
