A brief history of floating.

In 1954, Dr. John C. Lilly, a pioneer in brain and behavioural research studies,

began experimenting with the concept of restricting the amount of external sensory stimuli to the brain.

When he built his first isolation environment, he was determined to prove that the brain, without environmental input, would simply go to sleep. Using himself for the experiments, he learned the contrary is the truth. By removing all visual, acoustical, temperature, and tactile and stimuli, Dr. Lilly found that the brain continues to function independently and at an even higher level than normal.

According to Dr. Lilly, the greatest benefit of the floating experience is the profound state of relaxation found through a stimuli-free environment. Dr. Lilly found that gravitational force on the body together with noise, light, and temperature variance, etc., uses approximately 90% of the neural activity in the brain.

He stated: "Once one's mind is freed from the physical environment by this technique, in the province of the mind, there are no limits."

Dr. John C. Lilly

In the floatation environment, the user has an excellent chance to explore his/her inner thought process in an environment where he/she is not distracted by outer influences. All the activity that occurs is internally motivated. This method allows one to become free within a few minutes. Complex situations can be more readily resolved and put into order.

 The floatation experience is very refreshing and resting. 45 minutes floating in the Restingwell Spirit is equivalent to between four to six hours of deep restful sleep.