How to float
HOW TO FLOAT
Turn up 10 mins early. Bring nothing.
Shown to private float room.
Shower.
Step in and switch off the light in the pod.
Float! Music will play for the first 10 mins to ease you in.
Truly relax, repair and find inspiration.
Music plays to signal the end of your float.
Step out, rinse off and bask in your post float glow!
TIPS FOR OPTIMISING THE FLOAT
Before you float
Hydration
Shaving
Bathroom
Caffeine
Exercise
In order for your body to relax and heal, staying hydrated is extremely important.
Eating
Try to avoid eating large meals right before you float as it’s more difficult for your body to get the full benefits if it’s busily digesting a lot of food. If possible, have something clean and light approximately 1-2 hours before your float.
Shaving
Avoid shaving before you float. Any small cuts or skin irritations can be distracting due to the Epsom Salt sting. If you do have any small cuts, we provide vaseline to apply beforehand.
Bathroom
Use the bathroom before floating to avoid that unwanted distraction!
Caffeine
Avoid caffeine and other stimulants prior to floating. Floating is aiming to reduce stimulation to aid in rest and recovery whereas caffeine has the opposite effect.
Exercise
We highly recommend getting active before floating. Running, yoga, weight training and other activities pair particularly well with flotation therapy. The increase in blood circulation will aid in the detoxification process and by using up excess energy you will naturally ease into a deeper level of relaxation, visualisation and meditation.
Remove your contact lenses
In the float pod
Breathing
Controlling your breath is an amazing tool that can be used to calm the mind and relax the body. Initially try to slow everything down with some long deep breaths. Once settled into the float, try less to manipulate the breath and rather just observe it.
Body position
There is no “right way” to float. There are however two popular positions in the tank. One is with your arms to your side and the other is your arms over-head with your palms facing up. The second is recommended to anyone who is particularly tight through the upper back and neck as this position further aligns this part of your spine. Once you are still, mindfully relax each part of you body from the tips of your toes to your face and neck.
Letting go
A common issue faced by those of us whose minds are overly active is completely letting go and surrendering to real relaxation. A simple technique to use in this scenario is to count your breaths in and out. Imagine inhaling strength, calm and clarity whilst exhaling stress, fear and worry.