What is Floating?
Floating, also known as Sensory Deprivation and R.E.S.T. (Restricted environmental stimulation therapy). Floating is an experience unlike any other with a wide-array of benefits for the mind, body & spirit. Including applications for health, personal development, and well-being.
Your private float room is filled with 10 inches of triple-filtered water; heated to a comfortable skin temperature, and filled with over 900 lbs of Epsom salts. Everyone floats effortlessly just like in the exotic Dead Sea. Free of gravity and stress your mind & body slow down. Allowing you to go beyond relaxation and into a blissful state you simply must experience to understand!
HOW IT WORKS
Float effortlessly on water that is super saturated with Epsom Salt. The water is kept at skin temperature, and our “Float Rooms” are insulated against light and sound. For the first time ever, all stimuli are removed from your environment and your body is no longer fighting gravity. Without this constant rush of feedback, your body will have an abundance of extra resources at its disposal. As a result, hormones (such as Dopamine) are excreted into your system while stress related hormones (such as cortisol) are greatly reduced. All of the joints, muscles & ligaments in your body are finally able to fully stretch and de-stress due to the lack of gravity and huge dose of Magnesium from the Epsom salt bath.
RELAX
A tranquil, meditative setting, free from the noises and distractions of the outside world. Unplug and find levels of deep relaxation you could never previously imagine.
RECOVER
Effective for suffers of fibromyalgia, back pain, arthritis, chronic pain, and even helpful in speeding up recovery time. Experience dramatic pain relief and healing… naturally!!
REJUVENATE
Reduce stress by lowering cortisol and other stress hormones. Improve sleep, reduce fatigue, feel an over all mood improvement and increased sense of well-being.
Benefits of Floating
We break up the benefits into three categories. These benefits are vast and varied. They can be present during the float session and can last for an extended period of time after the session ends.
Epsom Salt
- Improves Sleep & Concentration
- Reduces Soreness & Softens Skin
- Increases Feelings Of Relaxation
- Increases Energy And Stamina
- Improves Absorption Of Nutrients
- Improves Insulin Regulation
- Improves Nerve Function
Zero-Gavity
- Reduces Joint & Muscle Pain
- Increases Blood Circulation
- Stimulates Tissue Repair
- Improves Immune Function
- Improves Athletic Ability
Sensory Deprivation
- Increases Creativity
- Increases Reaction Time & Sensory Acuity
- Resets Circadian Rhythm
- Reduces Stress
Before You Float
First Time Floating?
What to expect
If you’ve never floated with us previously we will have you fill out a form before you are checked in. We’ll give you a brief tour of The Float Place and an orientation of the floating process.
Once you’re in your private float room you will disrobe and gently place your ear plugs in. You’ll take your first shower to rinse off any deodorant, makeup, perfume or cologne. We will provide you with shampoo and body wash.
After your first shower you will be ready to float. You can step into the float room, shut the door, lay down on your back and turn off the light. Here you will drift off into a place of deep relaxtion and meditation.
Music will signal the end of your float. Whcih will be soft and meditative and is not to be felt as an alarm clock – so take your time. Find the door and then carefully step out of the float room to begin taking your post-float shower. For the post-float shower we have conditioner available.
After you’re showered and dressed, you can take your time returning back to reality in our post-float room which offers various amenities from mineral water to tea & coloring books.
Avoid Shaving
Your body/face for at least 12 hours before you float. Any lesions will be distracting due to the Epsom salt sting.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water the day of your float.
Avoid Alcohol/Caffeine
Avoid caffeine for at least 6 hours before you float and make sure to avoid alcohol the day of your float
Use the bathroom
Before you float!
Avoid Smoking
For a few hours before you float. Smoking right before you float may overstimulate your brain and distract you.
Eat 2 Hours Before
A full/empty stomach might be distracting.
Better Your Experience
Couple floating with another activity! We suggest performing a physical activity before you float so that your body has expended pent-up energy and you can achieve a deeper state of relaxation while repairing your hardworking muscles! Meditating after your float can also be pleasant and beneficial!
Floating During Pregnancy
Pregnancy & Birth magazine rated Floating a 10 out of 10 as a useful pregnancy therapy. Flotation Therapy for pregnant women within the 2nd and 3rd trimesters can bring you much needed state of relaxation and pain relief. When the weight is putting uncomfortable pressure on your lungs and organs, making it difficult to breathe and sleep. By floating you can escape the added weight that you have been carrying around and take the strain off of your body and spine.
Athletic Performance
Athletes around the world use floating to prepare for and recover from sports activities. By relieving the stresses of gravity, floating takes the weight off strained bones, joints & muscles; therefore increasing the efficiency of blood circulatiion throughout the body. Recovery time after injuries can be dramatically improved with consistent floating. Athletes who use flotation in conjunction with visualization techniques have experienced rapid improvement in their sporting performances.