Need help advertising sensory deprivation tanks?

Question

I have opened store front to rent time in floatation tanks (sensory deprivation). It is very similar to meditation with training wheels ;)
I get the occasional reporter to write a story, but I don't know how & what to "blog" about. I need some hellppp

Answer 1

An isolation tank is (ideally) a lightless, soundproof tank in which subjects float in salty water (denser than the human body) at skin temperature. It was devised by John C. Lilly in 1954 in order to test the effects of sensory deprivation. Such tanks are now also used for meditation, prayer, relaxation, and in alternative medicine.

Isolation tanks were originally called sensory deprivation tanks. They were renamed because it was found that the terminology of "sensory deprivation" negatively prejudiced people prior to experiencing the use of the device, Drs. Peter Suedfeld and Roderick Borrie of the University of British Columbia began experimenting on the therapeutic benefits of this technique in the late 1970s. They renamed the technique Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) or Floatation REST. Other synonyms for isolation tank include float tank, floating tank, floater tank, floatation tank, flotation tank, REST tank, floatation baths and John Lilly tank.

In the original tanks, people were required to wear complicated head-masks in order to breathe underwater. In newer tanks, epsom salt is added to the water in the tank so that the subject floats with his or her face above the water. However, since the ears are submerged when the subject is in a relaxed position, hearing is greatly reduced, particularly when ear-plugs are also used. When the arms float to the side, skin sensation is greatly reduced because the air and water are the same temperature as the skin, and the feeling of a body boundary fades. The sense of smell is also greatly reduced, especially if the water has not been treated with chlorine.

A therapeutic session in a flotation tank typically lasts an hour. For the first forty minutes it is reportedly common to experience itching in various parts of the body (a phenomenon also reported to be common during the early stages of meditation). The last 20 minutes often end with a transition from beta or alpha brainwaves to theta, which typically occur briefly before sleep and again at waking. In a float tank the theta state can last for several minutes without the subject losing consciousness. Many use the extended theta state as a tool for enhanced creativity and problem-solving or for superlearning. Spas sometimes provide commercial float tanks for use in relaxation.

Floatation REST has many physical and mental benefits because it provides an unparalleled level of relaxation. With the elimination of external stimuli relaxation is promoted. The healing of old wounds and injuries may be aided [citation needed]. This deep level of relaxation also benefits the cardiovascular system. Known as the vasodilatory effect, the body's circulation is increased while the blood pressure and heart rate are reduced. Furthermore, the effect of flotation on the body allows muscles and joints to release tension and heal more rapidly. For this reason, people suffering from musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions greatly benefit from Flotation REST, as can women throughout the length of their pregnancy.

Answer 2

I've had experiences like that with simple meditation while lying on my couch.. I would imagine that it would be easier to do in a isolation tank, but I don't think I would have anything more to experience. I even had the turning flower like thing he was describing. Perhaps tonight, I will take a bath with the lights turned off and see if I get anything other than the usual.

Answer 3

dear tank;;;;contact me at [e-mail]. the answer taken verbatum from wickepedia doesn't address the solution about marketing at all and i'm sure you must allready know all of this. i might be of help and would need to know where you live and where your shop is located. you are to be congratulated for embracing dr. lillie's concept. how much time have you sold to date? i'm sure the general uninformed public is still very unaware of this technique. education would be a prime factor. maherishi' s approach to selling t.m. was pure marketing genius. i would like to share marketing ideas with you as i've been interested in tanks since there introduction in the 60's. i've yearned to try one eversince. please contact me.. phone is 808-677-0632