Flow Spa

Float therapy and sports recovery center in Peterborough, Ontario

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Self-compassion feels soft and vulnerable so most caregivers take the opposite approach and find themselves teetering on the edge of burnout far too often because they avoid it.

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#HealthySelfishness #SelfCompassion

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The skills that we build in the float tank are highly transferable to everyday life and the more busy and crazy the world seems to get, the more important it is to practice these skills, even if you can’t get your mind to turn off.

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These practices can help reduce the impulse to stress-eat and improve your mindful eating action as well.

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#StressRelief #SeekingStressRelief

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Practicing self-compassion also teaches us to break away from the relentless pursuit of perfection and the fear of judgment, allowing us to celebrate our achievements and embrace our vulnerabilities.

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#HealthySelfishness #SelfCompassion

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Stepping into a hot sauna or plunging into icy water is not just about personal resilience; it's about sharing vulnerabilities and triumphs.

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#ContrastTherapy #ColdPlunge #AvidColdPlunger #SootheSoreMuscles #ConquerWorkplaceBurnout

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If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone use this excuse for why they couldn’t float…

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#SensoryDeprivation #FloatTank #FloatTherapy #MentalFilingCabinet

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When stress stacks up and time constraints are making it impossible to hit the gym, fit in shorter activities like going for a walk around your block or searching for a 10-minute stretching or home workout routine on YouTube.

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#StressRelief

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Natural Anxiolytic Effect: The significant reduction in state anxiety observed among participants with AN suggests that floatation-REST has inherent anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties.

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#FloatTank #FloatTankHelps

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They also incorporate complete proteins, ensuring muscle strength and overall health.

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#Longevity #Healthspan #LiveTo100

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Healthy selfishness is infectious.

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#HealthySelfishness #SelfCompassion #EmbracingHealthySelfishness

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At the end of the day, Emotional labour is highly rewarding but also very draining

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#StressManagement #Burnout #AvoidingBurnout #CompassionFatigue #EmotionalLabour

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Not only does this lead to potential weight loss, but with consistent exposure, our bodies can also increase BAT stores, boosting metabolism.

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#ContrastTherapy #ColdPlunge #AvidColdPlunger #SootheSoreMuscles #ConquerWorkplaceBurnout

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Going into a float centre is trusting in experts to create the ideal float experience for you so that you have the best chances of escaping from the throws of time for a while.

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#SensoryDeprivation #FloatTank #FloatTherapy

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We see much greater success and long-term consistency when we make one small change at a time instead of trying to overhaul our whole routine.

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#StressRelief #SeekingStressRelief

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By enhancing interoceptive connection, floating can help individuals better understand and regulate their bodily responses to anxiety.

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#FloatTank #FloatTankHelps #SensoryDeprivationTank #Anorexia

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Many Blue Zones are situated in areas conducive to walking or cycling, and residents often engage in communal activities like dancing or gardening.

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#Longevity #Healthspan #LiveTo100

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By rewriting the societal scripts that equate self-compassion with complacency, we can recognize that progress and self-improvement sometimes require rest and reflection.

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#HealthySelfishness #SelfCompassion #EmbracingHealthySelfishness

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In performing caregiving, your body is in need of recovery time.

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#StressManagement #Burnout #AvoidingBurnout #CompassionFatigue #EmotionalLabour

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The dance between heat and cold acts as a pump, enhancing blood flow, which is linked to reduced cardiovascular risks.

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#ContrastTherapy #ColdPlunge #AvidColdPlunger #SootheSoreMuscles #ConquerWorkplaceBurnout #EnhancingBloodFlow

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It’s really hard to describe without experiencing the difference between a float where you set an alarm and get yourself out versus trusting in the facilitator to get you up when the experience is over.

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#SensoryDeprivation #FloatTank