Floating, like laughing, induces the release of endorphins, euphemistically known as the brain’s “happy chemicals”: neurotransmitters found in the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and distributed throughout the nervous system. Secretion of endorphins leads to feelings of euphoria, modulation of appetite, release of sex hormones, and enhancement of the immune response.
With high endorphin levels, we feel less pain and fewer negative effects of stress. And just as hitting the gym regularly stimulates consistent release of endorphins, so does floating.
Regular float sessions train your “endorphin muscle” and rewire your brain to more regularly secrete endorphins, resulting in a more consistent state of happiness, relaxation, and sustained positive energy levels.
And it’s far easier than 90 minutes on the elliptical machine!