What is in the water?

The simple answer? About 1,000 pounds of medical-grade Epsom salt. This solution of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is used to create a weightless suspension of your body but also leaves your skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. For thousands of years, millions have flocked to the Dead Sea for the relief from pain and muscle aches the salty water provides. Floating provides a modern-day way to experience the same relief.

What is floating like?

Floating is different for everyone and very difficult to describe. You are in a dark, quiet pod filled with skin-temperature water so your senses are not being used. Some people describe the experience as “trippy” while others describe it as an intense relaxation or even dreamlike. Most people have no sense of time while floating. Some people describe visions, enhanced creativity, or feeling in an enhanced meditative state.

First-time floaters often take 10-20 minutes to settle in and get to the point of relaxation so no worries if this happens to you. Also, since your body will be in a weightless, neutral position, those with poor posture may be uncomfortable at first until their body adjusts to neutral. Floating will help with that!

What should I wear?

You will be floating completely naked so nothing! We do not allow swimsuits due to the potential of residue from swimming pools or lakes to damage to the tanks. The room is completely private (make sure you lock the door!).

What should I bring?

We provide most of what you need to float. However, you might want to bring after shower supplies with you such as deodorant and a brush. We do have a hair dryer, lotion and comb for your use. In addition, if you wear contacts, you will want to remove them for your float so bring those supplies.

How do I get in the float pod?

Getting in the pod is much like getting into a bathtub. The bottom is non-slip and the lid closes easily with just one hand.

How often should I float?

You can float as often as you like. Many people like to float weekly. For chronic pain, several times a week can be immensely beneficial. It really depends on your needs.

Can two people float at once?

No, the pod is designed for just one person.

Will I fit?

As long as you are under 7 feet tall and under 500 pounds, you will fit.

Can I float with dyed hair?

You may not float within 7 days of permanent coloring and 21 days for semi-permanent to avoid damage to the tank and to your hair. The water must be running completely clear when you wash your hair or damage will occur to the tank. You will be financially responsible for this damage so don’t risk it! While there is no guarantee that the salt won’t strip some color from your hair, we recommend that you check if the water running through your hair in the shower at home is fully clear. If there is still some color coming out you should wait a couple of more days/showers. Hydrogen peroxide is also used in the sanitation of the pod and although we cannot guarantee it will not impact color, it likely will not.

Can I float with a new tattoo?

We’d recommend allowing at least two weeks after you have received a new tattoo before floating.

Is the pod disability accessible?

People using the pod must be able to get themselves in and out of the pod without assistance. If you do require assistance, you will need to bring someone along to do that as our staff are unable to provide that sort of assistance and there are no bars for support. In addition, the pod is located on the lower level of the building and there is no elevator so people using the pod will need to be able to go down and back up a flight of stairs.