Isolation tank

Isolation tank or sensory deprivation tank is a lightless, soundproof tank filled with salt water at skin temperature, in which individuals float. They were first used by John C. Lilly in 1954 to test the effects of sensory deprivation. Such tanks are now also used for meditation and relaxation and in alternative medicine. The isolation tank was originally called the tank of sensory isolation.

History

The isolation tank was developed in 1954 by John C. Lilly, a medical practitioner and neuropsychiatrist. During his training in psychoanalysis at the US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Lilly experimented with sensory deprivation.

Design and usage

An isolation tank is a lightless, soundproof tank inside which subjects float in salt water at skin temperature. They are used for various therapeutic and meditative purposes.

Therapeutic uses

Isolation tanks are used in a number of therapeutic settings. These include stress relief, relaxation, meditation, creativity enhancement, and psycho-physiological therapy.

See also

• Flotation therapy
• Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (REST)

References

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External links

• Floatation.com Where to Float
• Floatation.org The Floatation Tank Association

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