Our ultra-informed guest today is my good friend, Max Casa, The Shamonic Sensei. He's an accomplished lifetime martial artist, performance coach, and medicine man – and today we soak up the divine wisdom and healing power of float tank technology (while soaking our feet in the process).

We go over the three main pillars of benefit: anti-gravity, sensory deprivation, and magnesium absorption – float tank ingredients, the practice’s complex history and politics, the positive impact it has on the brain, and so much more in this one

And by the way, if you like me, are keen on getting a float tank of your very own in your home or perhaps your wellness center, here's what you do – visit lukestorey.com/maxvitality and use code LUKESTOREY for 10% off salts or $2,500 off a tank.

But Max didn’t stop there! After sharing this soak, there were good vibes to be shared all around.

Vitality Floats is offering an additional $10 off for the first 15 buyers of Vitality Salts after this episode drops. You can access this special by using the code FIRSTFIFTEEN at checkout. They’re also offering up an additional $500 off all float tank purchases, valid for the next fourteen days, only. Just mention that Luke sent you (until February 7th).

With all that on the table, you have (even I have) no excuse to not make this incredible practice part of our more regular health and wellness routines. Let’s get soaked, people.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services.

00:05:52 — Sharing a Magnesium Soak

• Max and Luke salt soak with Vitality Salts 
• Transdermal magnesium absorption 
• Ionized magnesium blood test
• Bath salt ingredient breakdown 

00:21:42 — Float Tanks 101

• Kuya in Austin, TX
• Brief introduction to float tanks
• Origins and John C. Lilly 
• Dolphins, ketamine, and LSD
• Filtration and purification 
• Float tank buoyancy vs. Dead Sea buoyancy
• How do you dissolve that much salt? 
• Mirroring brain states achieved with plant medicine 

00:49:56 — Healing the Body & Mind

• Diagnosed with CMT as a kid (Charcot-Marie-Tooth)
• Processing the inner critic 
• Practicing breathwork in float tanks
• Increased introspective awareness
• Benefits of zero-gravity 
• Benefits of sensory deprivation
• Magnesium Breakthrough by biOptimizers