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Between each person floating all the water is pumped through a filter which removes any fine particles. Simultaneously, the solution is sterilised to kill bacteria and viruses. The high salt content, approximately 350kg, acts as a natural steriliser. Different operators use different technologies to filter and sterilise the water, these are the most common methods: 

• Cartridge filtering screens out the finest particles.
• Small doses of products like bromide are used to control microorganisms
• Using ultraviolet light
• Contaminants are minimised because each person showers before they float

The risk of contracting an infection while floating is much lower than in everyday situations like working, shopping, commuting, or in swimming pools.

You’re always in control of your environment and can hop out if you wish. Most float devices have light switches in them, so you are in full control, turning them on or off. 

You may also keep the lid slightly ajar if you prefer. 

People with extreme cases of claustrophobia may have to build up to the full reduced input experience.

The water is very shallow, just 25-30cm deep. Falling asleep is common and is a good indicator that you really needed some time out. 

You float on your back with absolutely no effort and with no tendency to roll over. 

The high salt content of the water you will remain buoyant on the surface whether you’re asleep or not. 

If you happen to roll over in your sleep the sting of the salt will soon wake you up! 

As with all different therapies not everybody will enjoy floating right away. Don't give up if this happens to you. 

You need to be open to a very different experience when you float as it is an unfamiliar environment.

 It is recommended to float a few times (ideally 3-4 times about a week apart) to really start to let go and allow the process of this profound relaxation of your body and mind. 

All float experiences are different, each time experiencing a more subtle or different layer of your being. 

 In most float centres you are in a private space and no clothing or swimwear is needed or recommended. 

The high concentration of salt can mean that some salt crystals may form in swimwear causing discomfort.

The swimwear also gives you a sense of body so floating naked is best by far. 

 Yes, you are in control and can hop out at any time. In most floating devices you can also turn lights on and off and open and close the door/lid as you wish. We do encourage everyone to stay until the end of the session in order to get the most out of the session, especially the magnesium and if you do, you'll find yourself waking up again

 Not really. Depending upon your local centre you can listen to music, you can feel the warm water, you can touch the sides, have the lights on or off. You aren’t isolated from sensation at all. In some ways, you’ll have heightened sensations. 

People often hear their heartbeat and become incredibly intimate with their inner world. It's quite peaceful and calming. And a bit weird, and an amazing experience each time you return to the float tank.

 Any condition exacerbated by stress. 

Floating decreases: blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol levels. It also frees the body of 90% of its neuro muscular activity and releases tension from muscle fibers. Many pain and stress conditions can be managed or treated as a result of these positive effects such as:

Agoraphobia

Anxiety disorders

Anorexia nervosa

Chronic muscle tension pain in back & neck

Chronic pain

Chronic tension headaches

Comorbid major depressive disorder

Fibromyalgia

Hypertension

Insomnia

Panic disorder

Parkinson’s Disease

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Stress-related pain with “burnout depression”

 Come with an open mind and leave all expectations in your car 🙂

You don’t want to be hungry or full, a light meal an hour or more prior is ideal

Ensure you arrive well hydrated.

 Avoid caffeine at least 3 hrs prior to your float.

 Don’t shave or wax prior to floating, it will sting in the salty solution.

Remove eye contacts (if applicable) before entering the float space.

If you suffer from sinus issues (hayfever, allergies etc.) maybe use a nasal spray prior to your float to clear the sinus, thus making it easier to breathe when floating.

•  have coloured hair and the colour is still coming out when the hair is washed. Test this by drying with a white towel, if any colour is showing on the towel, then don’t float. Maybe plan ahead and book a float right before you're due to dye your hair. Fresh hair colours can contaminate our tank.
• are experiencing any symptoms of respiratory disease
• have an infectious disease
• have open wounds or skin ulcers
• have a perforated eardrum
• are incontinent
• experience extremely low blood pressure
• are currently or recently experiencing diarrhoea (contamination risk)
• have uncontrolled epilepsy
• are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
• have recently applied artificial tanning products that may come off in the water (contamination risk)
• are pregnant and considered high risk pregnancy
• are pregnant in the first trimester or pregnant after your week 36
• have new tattoos. Make sure they are healed completely, no scabbing.

CONTAMINATION:

• In order to prevent contamination, we need to prevent any release of body fluids in our float tank. Body fluids such as spit, blood, amniotic fluid, vaginal secretions, semen, breast milk, faeces,  all of which can be released involuntary.   Please refrain from using the float tank if there's a risk of contamination. You could be held liable for the temporary closure, disposal, disinfection, and salt replacement, with fees starting at a minimum of $1400.

Please check with your health practitioner before booking if you are suffering from 

• heart or kidney disease, asthma or mental illness psychosis
• have severe skin conditions psoriasis or eczema.

•  Yes,  however, if you are having some challenges with your pregnancy please consult your health practitioner to make sure floating is still right for you. It is a wonderful way to take the weight off your entire body during pregnancy, with the added bonus of boosting your magnesium and sulphate levels which is essential for a healthy human to form. 
• Please remember that you need to be able to get in and out of the floating tank. 
• It is advised not to float after week 36 

• It is suggested to float over 18. Have your parents / guardian reach out to us if you are under 18 years of age and wish to experience floating. You may need a parent in the float room if 13 to 15 years of age and have your parent/guardian in the clinic if 16 to 17 years of age.

 The salt used to create the buoyancy is Magnesium Sulphate. Commonly known as Epsom Salt it relieves aches & pain, helps detox the body, and improves overall health. 

Magnesium is the second-most abundant element in human cells and the fourth-most important positively charged ion in the body. It helps to regulate the activity of more than 325 enzymes and performs a vital role in orchestrating many bodily functions, from muscle control and electrical impulses to energy production and the elimination of harmful toxins. 

Sulphate flushes toxins, improves absorption of nutrients, helps form joint and mucin proteins, brain tissue and helps prevent or ease migraine headaches. 

Basically, we need it and most of us are deficient as the soil is now depleted. It is absorbed transdermally, via the skin.

 Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts used by the float industry) & Magnesium Chloride (Dead Sea salts) are both Magnesium Salts. When either Magnesium Chloride or Epsom Salt are diluted into water the bonds separate, so if both products were diluted into the bath water at the same time we would have 3 separate minerals:

Magnesium on its own

Sulphates on their own

Chlorides on their own

As the bonds separate, we uptake those 3 elements separately. Therefore, whether the Magnesium is initially bound to Chlorides or Sulphates becomes inconsequential as it is readily up-taken as Magnesium! 

Although both products have similar levels of Elemental Magnesium, the Chlorides & Sulphates it’s initially bound to are equally important as EACH one plays a different important role within the body, and provide different essential elements.

Transdermal therapy is by far the best method of absorption. Alternating between the two products can be very beneficial, epsom salts when floating and Magnesium Chloride in your bath at home, ensuring you are replenishing cells with all three minerals. 

We carry Magnesium Chloride spray, gel and flakes from the brand ZechStein, mined from an ancient North European unpolluted, untouched, underground (1600m) sea called Zechstein Sea & bentonite clay. on our shelves. Perfect for your bath to soak in and skin to take on, better than the Dead Sea products in our eyes.

 If you feel you need some extra support or have any concerns about your ability to float please contact us to discuss solutions with you. Floating has so many benefits physically and mentally so reach out if you think you may need extra help.