Beyond the senses: exploring floatation tanks: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

This gives the feeling of weightlessness and allows for complete muscle relaxation. Both the air and water are set to skin temperature to make the experience feel as comfortable as possible.
Since the body is an engine of endless chemical reactions, it is working constantly to maintain a stable internal environment in response to changes in external conditions.
Decreased sleep, increased inflammation, increased anxiety and decreased mental function are just a few side effects of this biological response left unchecked.

Comprehension questions