Floating for children

Raphael is a very energetic 9 years old boy who can't stay still for a few minutes. He always fidgets, moves on his chair, or jumps around! It was no surprise that he wouldn't last the full float session on his first attempt. His first float lasted only 20 minutes 🙈, partly because he was a little apprehensive at first, so it was hard for him to relax and partly because he wasn't used to being still. Thankfully, he genuinely enjoyed those 20 minutes, and he was eager to try again. With each subsequent float, he gradually extended his time in the tank, until 1st January, when he finally lasted the full hour! Initially, he was exploring every corner of the tank 🤣, moving around and experimenting with various positions. After a couple of floats, he learnt to relax and be completely still. Floating helped him to be calmer but also trains his brain how to be still. I'm so glad that my boy can have such a peaceful time in the tank, forgetting about screentime and detoxing his brain from all the sensory input! And getting all of those benefits while soaking in magnesium, which children need so much!