Ciaran Hussey Talks Pain Relief and Increased Energy Via Float Therapy – EP011
As athletes, we often have difficulty slowing down. Yet we know that our health depends on recovery and that adopting a meditation practice reduces anxiety and improves focus. If the word ‘rest’ isn’t part of your vocabulary, consider implementing REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) in the form of float therapy.
Ciaran Hussey is the co-founder of Hong Kong’s first float therapy center, Float On Hong Kong. After eight years in the food and beverage industry, Ciaran needed a change. Inspired by Joe Rogan’s podcast, he researched the benefits of floating and traveled to Bangkok to experience it for himself. Ciaran found float therapy life-changing, and he made the decision to bring the concept to Hong Kong.
Today Ciaran outlines the fundamentals of floating, explaining its benefits for both physical and mental health. Listen and learn how to employ float therapy to mitigate pain and boost your energy and focus!
Topics Covered
[1:53] Float Therapy FAQs- Bath of warm water with 500 kg Epsom salt
- Absorb magnesium through skin
- Buoyancy allows body to float, decompress
- Cut down sensory input
- REST triggers parasympathetic nervous system
- Claustrophobia activated when lose control
- You have control of environment in float tank (e.g.: door, light)
- 60, 90 or 120 minutes
- Most fall into meditative state or sleep
- Unique experience for each person, every time
- Will benefit regardless of emotional state
- Float On allows you to reset with intention card
- Uncomfortable doing nothing, being with yourself
- Layers of tension release with practice
- Gain self-awareness with repetition
- Brain waves slow down naturally
- Takes meditation to next level (Meditation 2.0)
- Pain relief
- Reduced inflammation
- Reduced blood pressure
- Lower stress, anxiety, depression
- Increased positivity, focus
- Recovery (absorption of magnesium)
- Mental preparation
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cancer patients enduring chemotherapy
- MRI scan before, during and after float
- Fires same parts of brain as anti-anxiety medication
- Serious cuts, grazes and open wounds
- Very low blood pressure
- Feel energized, euphoric
- Experience ‘mental flossing’
- Relatively new industry, recent exponential growth
- Float On provides one-on-one coaching before and time to reflect after
- Ciaran recommends two times a week for increased energy, focus and positivity
- $300/float for members (Hong Kong dollars)
- $630 for single session
- Similar price as Chinese massage
- 15% off first purchase for Ali Fitness podcast listeners
Learn More About Ciaran Hussey
Resources Mentioned
Fadeaway Floatation Research Page
Dr. Justin Feinstein: Float Conference 2016