First developed in the 1950s, sensory deprivation tanks are all about removing external stimuli and allowing your body and mind to relax. The basic idea is that you get into a dark and quiet tank of salt water and shut the lid. While there are not many scientific studies on sensory deprivation tanks (also known as flotation tanks), it is believed that they have a number of benefits for both the body and the mind.
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