Kevin Johnson – Zero Gravity Institute
KEVIN JOHNSON Zero Gravity Institute Sensory Deprivation Tanks - A View From The Void Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 6:30–9 p.m. New location! Sufi Center of Austin – Home of Dhikr 4804 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756 $5–10 non-member donation appreciated. Join us at http://inacs.org/membership! Sensory Deprivation Tanks - A View From The Void In this presentation we will review the history of floating, from its invention by neuroscientist Dr. John C. Lilly in 1954 to the modern state of the floatation tank, the emergence of the thriving industry now growing around the practice, and the possible impacts it can have on individuals and society as a whole. We will take a look at the science and benefits of this profoundly effective tool. Specifically we will examine its effect on human physiology, brain chemistry, and treatment of ailments like chronic pain, high blood pressure, stress related illnesses, PTSD, and depression. We will also discuss floating and the exploration of altered states of consciousness, its impact on dreaming, OBE’s, creativity, spirituality and expansion of awareness. We will learn how floating, when adopted as a regular practice, can be an extremely valuable and



