Interoception can be quite subtle, and because of this, it can easily get drowned out and passed over as we’re out and about in the world. But it begs the question... what messages are getting lost, and could we benefit from listening to them instead?

Paying attention to our bodies can offer a window into ourselves that we might otherwise miss. Being in tune with your body can help bring less conscious thoughts to the surface before they start to manifest in other, less desirable, ways.

When we’re more in tune with our hunger and energy levels, we are less likely to over or under eat. When we’re more connected with our breathing rate and blood pressure, we can start to notice our emotions getting carried away during important conversations. 

We can practice listening to these other sensory systems, and improve our ability to notice more subtle changes in their messages. 

Float tanks are a perfect place for strengthening the connection to your many other senses. The reduced stimulation of the float environment offers you an opportunity to lower the brain processing power normally spent on sensory input from the external world and instead redirect that attention inward.

Give your other senses a chance to be heard – you might be surprised at how much they have to tell you.