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20May, 2015
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Congratulations to True REST in Powell, OH!

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It was a phenomenal first week for the latest True REST—now open in Powell, Ohio! The spa’s soft opening, which was May 10th—Mother’s Day, was a huge success. True REST Powell hit the ground running with appointments booked solid from open to close.  No detail was left unconsidered— beautiful furniture, locally sourced tea,  chaise lounges in the video room, gorgeous tile work, a soothing palette throughout and of course, 5 brand spankin’ new Float Pods. Owners Heather and Pat Gerke and their team—including Manager Katie King— have been hard at […]
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26Apr, 2015
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Letting Go Through Control

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A common concern which arises before a first float relates to control—at True REST we’re proud to offer an experience which allows each client to control every aspect of their session, from music to lighting to choosing whether or not their Float Pod® lid is open or closed. But, in addition to these added options, flotation therapy itself already offers an experience in which we have much greater control than in our daily lives. This unique offering of control and the solo nature of floats sets flotation apart from many […]
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18Apr, 2015
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Finding Freedom through Float Therapy

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Float therapy has lots to offer: pain relief, deep relaxation, better sleep, time to ourselves…but these various benefits all stem from one core theme; one key offering: Freedom. We can be free from things: the busy rush of life, pain, society, our troubles— or a time—and this escape is found within a Float Pod. However, floating’s impact is more substantial, stretching beyond freedom from, and also holding the promise of freedom to. Freedom to rebuild strength and range of motion in the absence of pain, to awake feeling refreshed, to […]
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31Mar, 2015
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Recharge Your Batteries with a Float!

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Most of us are pretty dang busy—we talk about it all the time! Inevitably living full-speed ahead eventually begins to feel tiring and draining. This low energy isn’t a failure, it’s the natural way of things: we ebb and we flow, we pour out and then find ourselves in need of filling up. Life moves in cycles, just like the hands of a clock as they circle us through the day. Coffee and energy drinks can give us a quick boost of stimulus—not energy. Through the stress response these beverages […]
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27Mar, 2015
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True REST in Roseville, CA Opening April 6th!

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Drum roll please… We are excited to announce the opening of our second location—and the first in California: True REST Roseville,  April 6th! After adding the final touches to their Spa, True REST Roseville (near Sacramento) will be opening the first week of April. Owners Dale and Laurie Bell have been hard at work with their team—including Manager Gizel Frye—a former member of True REST Tempe—in preparation for their big opening. Roseville features stunning design features throughout, and beautiful tile work in each of its 5 Pod Suites. From building […]
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6Mar, 2015
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Give Floats a Chance: The Importance of Deep Relaxation.

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We take our cars in for oil changes and our recyclables to the curb—but what about our stress? So often the insidious, daily buildup of stress and tension is simply left to build until it overflows. In truth, it’s no wonder, with relaxation rarely celebrated in our culture—often seen as a luxury, or something to be earned, when, in reality relaxation is an important piece of the puzzle! Our daily stresses might be more subtle, and invisible to outsiders—but we’ve all got them, and we just plain feel better in […]
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20Feb, 2015
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Float Therapy: Release Gravity and Pain

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After John C Lilly, the pioneer in developing sensory deprivation (float therapy), broke multiple bones in a bicycle accident, he decided to float and see if it could offer him some relief. Sure enough, he said: “There, I was free from the pain, without drugs, for the first time since I had had the accident. That’s because the tank frees up all the pain due to gravity” It’s true, floating does release gravity’s impact—relieving a tremendous amount of tension, stress and pain. But it also creates the perfect environment to […]
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29Jan, 2015
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Observing Your Float Journey

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As you begin your own journey into floating, its valuable to regularly reflect on your experiences in the Float Pod—both individually, and as a whole, as your floats and experiences will inevitably evolve! We always recommend floaters spend a few minutes after their session ends enjoying their relaxed state, and this is also the perfect time for observing how the float has made a difference. Keeping track of your “progress” not only allows you to see what benefits floating has in store for you, but can also tune you into […]
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14Jan, 2015
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Fill Up to Pour Out!

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From time to time, hectic weeks arise when I say to myself: “I’ve got too much going on—I’m too busy to float”. Then I pause and realize that the very fact I feel this way means it is time I get in a Float Pod. Oftentimes societal views of success are strictly linked to productivity—and focus heavily on linear progress—always doing more, achieving and striving. As we start to do more and more and our demands seem to pick up pace, it’s easy to conclude that the best solution is […]
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7Jan, 2015
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5 Tips for (Even) Better Floats.

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It’s certainly hard to have a “bad” float, but even so—there’s always room for improvement!   1. Hydrate   Every aspect of our bodies operates better when we are hydrated (we are, after all around 65% water!) We highly encourage guests to keep their water intake high following their float, but you can start off on the right foot by hydrating leading up to your float, too. Because floats allow you to deeply tune in and relax, showing up well hydrated can ensure that you don’t spend any focus on […]
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