Experience after Floatation-REST: Relaxation during floating mediates the afterglow effect.
Consciousness and Cognition April 1, 2025 Iraklis Pantazis, Marc Wittmann 5 citations
The term "afterglow" originally described the heightened mood and relaxation following psychedelics and later extended to other altered states. Despite anecdotal reports, little research has explored this effect, especially in Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Technique). In this method, individuals float in thermoneutral, supersaturated salt water in a dark, quiet tank. Using...