Hum Brain Mapp July 2021 PMID 33835628

Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default-mode networks following Floatation-REST.

Obada Al Zoubi, Masaya Misaki, Jerzy Bodurka, Rayus Kuplicki, Colleen Wohlrab, William A Schoenhals, Hazem H Refai, Sahib S Khalsa, Murray B Stein, Martin P Paulus, Justin S Feinstein

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24
Peak: 8 in Apr 2021
across 4 sources since Apr 2021

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What people are saying

Several social discussions praise the study’s novelty and relevance, with phrases like 'really cool results' and 'first time researchers have discovered' illustrating excitement and curiosity. The tone emphasizes fascination with the neural effects of floating, reflecting high interest and engagement, while comments about potential therapeutic implications show moderate perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the significance and positive implications of the research, highlighting its novelty and importance.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity about the neural effects of floating and its relation to mindfulness, indicating strong interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts delve into specific details about the methodology, such as resting-state fMRI and neural networks, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts suggest the research could influence future studies or therapeutic practices, the overall perceived immediate impact appears moderate.

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Dave Seminowicz @daspainbrain.bsky.social
@daspainbrain · X

kinda neat... Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default-mode networks following Floatation-REST. https://t.co/OvX2SKI2v9

Apr 11, 2021 · 13 likes · 1,779 followers View post →
Float Research Collective
@FloatResearch · X

For the first time researchers have discovered the effects of floating in the human brain! https://t.co/9IJX19ryQj #bluemind #fMRI #AlteredStatesofConnectivity @LIBR_Tulsa @Obada_alzoubi @mpwpaulus @KhalsaLab https://t.co/vCvC1No0b8

Apr 9, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 210 followers View post →
Sahib Khalsa
@KhalsaLab · X

@FloatResearch @LIBR_Tulsa @Obada_alzoubi @mpwpaulus Proud to be a small part of this work by a great team. The title alone begs for a closer look. “Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following Floatation‐REST”

Apr 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 2,097 followers View post →
Marc Wittmann
@marcwittmann · X

@BignaLen @MichielElk @KhoshnoudShiva @maria_ndrnh So far, one study post vs. pre floating with fMRI showing reduced DMN activity (similar to meditation and psychedelics effects): https://t.co/0Bz9q5LbGQ With EEG during floating, tapping directly into ASC.

Feb 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,508 followers View post →
Martin Paulus
@mpwpaulus · X

Nice work by Justin Feinstein and colleagues examining the effects of floatation on resting-state fMRI: https://t.co/seORVMQqE5

Apr 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,514 followers View post →
Jenny Reese Clark
@jlreeseclark · X

Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following Floatation‐REST - Al Zoubi - 2021 - Human Brain Mapping - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/G6hpTiv1Ym

Oct 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 3,704 followers View post →

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Marc Wittmann
@marcwittmann · X

@BignaLen @MichielElk @KhoshnoudShiva @maria_ndrnh So far, one study post vs. pre floating with fMRI showing reduced DMN activity (similar to meditation and psychedelics effects): https://t.co/0Bz9q5LbGQ With EEG during floating, tapping directly into ASC.

Feb 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,508 followers View post →
Jonas Steinhäuser
@JoSte95 · X

Really good read about the intersection of neuroscience and mindfulness-based therapy like floating, something rarely talked about in Germany. Also, great insight into the neural correlates of Float-REST using resting-state fMRI by @AI4BioMed https://t.co/oHd9DzcgIR https://t.co/Gp9ba6FumD

Jan 26, 2022 · 1 like · 236 followers View post →
Joel Frohlich
@joel_frohlich · X

@tahoppe05404 It was mostly posterior DMN. https://t.co/EkazFwF0xx "In contrast to the posterior DMN, there was comparatively little change found in the anterior DMN following Floatation-REST. This was somewhat surprising given the well-known role of the mPFC in self-related processing ..." https://t.co/TD7Cu0i2eo

Jan 20, 2022 · 1 like · 884 followers View post →
Wollen_k
@wollen1987 · X

RT @jlreeseclark: Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following F…

Oct 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 213 followers View post →
えばしゅう
@koburouze845 · X

RT @jlreeseclark: Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following F…

Oct 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,178 followers View post →
Wiley Brain and Psychology
@WileyBrainPsych · X

RT @jlreeseclark: Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following F…

Oct 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 140,683 followers View post →
Jenny Reese Clark
@jlreeseclark · X

Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following Floatation‐REST - Al Zoubi - 2021 - Human Brain Mapping - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/G6hpTiv1Ym

Oct 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 3,704 followers View post →
Disapproving Rabbits
@BradOrBear · X

RT @FloatResearch: For the first time researchers have discovered the effects of floating in the human brain! https://t.co/9IJX19ryQj #blu…

Apr 25, 2021 · 1 share · 87 followers View post →
Dave Seminowicz @daspainbrain.bsky.social
@daspainbrain · X

kinda neat... Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default-mode networks following Floatation-REST. https://t.co/OvX2SKI2v9

Apr 11, 2021 · 13 likes · 1,779 followers View post →
Sahib Khalsa
@KhalsaLab · X

@FloatResearch @LIBR_Tulsa @Obada_alzoubi @mpwpaulus Proud to be a small part of this work by a great team. The title alone begs for a closer look. “Taking the body off the mind: Decreased functional connectivity between somatomotor and default‐mode networks following Floatation‐REST”

Apr 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 2,097 followers View post →
Float North
@FloatNorth · X

For the float nerds out there: https://t.co/xbHjWT5BvK #bluemind #fMRI #AlteredStatesofConnectivity art credit: @_murugiah https://t.co/bb3pVMe5Bk

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 60 followers View post →
Joel Frohlich
@joel_frohlich · X

First ever #fMRI paper on sensory reduction in a #FloatTank out today in Human Brain Mapping. Really cool results showing ⬇️default mode network connectivity similar to the #meditation literature and⬇️connectivity between DMN and somatomotor network. https://t.co/EkazFwW3zx

Apr 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 884 followers View post →
Micah G. Allen
@micahgallen · X

RT @mpwpaulus: Nice work by Justin Feinstein and colleagues examining the effects of floatation on resting-state fMRI: https://t.co/seORVMQ…

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 share · 23,255 followers View post →
Martin Paulus
@mpwpaulus · X

Nice work by Justin Feinstein and colleagues examining the effects of floatation on resting-state fMRI: https://t.co/seORVMQqE5

Apr 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,514 followers View post →
Float Research Collective
@FloatResearch · X

For the first time researchers have discovered the effects of floating in the human brain! https://t.co/9IJX19ryQj #bluemind #fMRI #AlteredStatesofConnectivity @LIBR_Tulsa @Obada_alzoubi @mpwpaulus @KhalsaLab https://t.co/vCvC1No0b8

Apr 9, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 210 followers View post →