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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first episode of The Float Practice, Ryan Ariko and Bryce Evans explore a simple but powerful moment that happens inside the float tank — realizing you’re holding life too tightly, and that it’s safe to put it down.  It’s about nervous system safety, permission, and what happens when you stop gripping stress as proof that you’re responsible.  We talk about floating as a practice, not a one-time experience — and why many people don’t feel the benefits right away. Along with the bigger ...]]></itunes:summary>
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