A Floating Book Report

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“The meditation that happens in a float tank is something much deeper and more profound than any meditation that can be done outside of the tank.”

As someone who deals with anxiety and depression I was searching for new ways to combat my own inner turmoil and seek peace and simplicity. Coming across Shane’s book I was intrigued and found out about floating. Shane has a wonderful, believable writing style as he takes his readers on his own personal journey of discovery. Remarkable is finding out that it isn’t a new thing as I found out the history of floating and that it is not just for relieving stress and anxiety but also a natural form of pain relief. Readers like myself will be captivated in this amazing introduction to floating with a

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