Ibrahim Jabbari
Things we see, hear, smell and taste on a daily basis can be stressful and even detrimental to our well-being. Therefore, being in a sensorydeprived state seems to be the perfect antidote for coping with stress. Bangkok Float Center has floating pods containing highly-concentrated Epsom salt solution that’s said to be 40 times denser than sea water. Submerging yourself into this water allows your body to be in a state of buoyancy and weightlessness similar to an astronaut floating in outer space. The floating tank is designed to be sound- and light-proof so you’re protected from distraction, and both your body and mind can shift to a level of ultra-deep relaxation. The Epsom salt solution also contains 600 kilograms of magnesium sulfate, which has been proven to have a role in reducing stress. According to a research conducted by Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, the substance, when absorbed through the skin, can reduce the level of cortisol—the hormone that causes stress and depression—in the brain. In effect, floating relaxes your brain and gets you ready for what is yet to come.
Location: 4/F, Show DC, 99/6-9 Rim Klong Bang Kapi Road, Huaykwang, 09 8628 9599. Open daily 10:00-22:00. Starts from B2,100 per float
