Procedures

Floating Procedure:

1. Arrive and check in (you don’t need to bring anything but yourself).
2. We’ll cover the basics together and answer your questions.
3. Shower – put in ear plugs – step into the tank. Close the door. Turn off the light.
4. When your time is up, music fades in, easing you out of your float.
5. The light in the tank will automatically fade on shortly after the music begins.

6. Move mindfully, use the handles and step out of the tank into the shower.
7. Rinse off, get dressed and bask in your post-float GLOW

Pre-float optimization:

Shaving

Avoid shaving before your float. Any cuts or lesions will be distracting due to the Epsom salt sting. If you do have any small cuts or areas of sensitive skin, we’ll provide you will Vaseline to apply beforehand.

Eating

Avoid eating large meals before your float. It will be easier for your body to fully relax when it’s not digesting food. If possible, eat a light, clean meal 1.5-2 hours before your float. If you plan on eating a large meal, leave yourself 3-4 hours before your float.

Hydration

In order for your body to fully relax and heal, its important to stay hydrated – this is just as true for everyday life as when you’re floating.

Washroom

Be sure to go to the bathroom before your float – an easy distraction to avoid!

Caffeine

Avoid caffeine and other stimulants before floating. The float tank is trying to reduce stimulation and elicit the ‘relaxation response’; stimulants like caffeine and nicotine will have the opposite effect.

Exercise

Getting active before your float is a great idea. Yoga, running, and resistance training are all activities that pair well with floating. Your muscles and fascia will be loose and flowing with blood which helps to cleanse and repair your tissues. By using up any excess energy, your body will naturally ease into a deeper state of relaxation and meditation. Think of your float as the ultimate Savasana!

In the Tank:

Breathing

Your breath can be an amazing tool for calming the mind and relaxing the body. Try to slow everything down with some deep, long breathes; once you settle into your experience try less to manipulate the breath and more just observing it.

Body Position

There is no “right” way to float. The most important thing is to get comfortable. The two main positions in the tank are with your arms at your side or with your arms over-head with your palms up. The arms up position is recommended to anyone who has neck or back concerns because it brings the spine further into alignment. Play around with the two to see which feels better for your body. When you are comfortable in your position, try to remain still and mindfully relax all of each body part from head to toe.

Letting Go