Do I need to prepare myself for floating?

NO. We supply you with everything that you need including shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion, and two towels for the shower before and after your float. You may want to bring a change of clothes. The things you should know are: a) If you shave 2 or 3 hours before using the tank, your shaved skin that is in the salt solution will sting for a few minutes. If you can postpone your shaving, you will probably be more comfortable. b) If you wear contact lenses, it might be a problem if any salt water got into your eyes. If you remove your contacts you don't have to be concerned about it. c) If you are pregnant, please inform and get permission from your physician.

How long do people usually stay in the float tank?

Normal sessions are an hour or an hour-and-a-half, but you can leave whenever you want. Some people use the tank for shorter sessions and others find 2 or 3 hour sessions very valuable. Experiment with your own time in the tank to discover what is best for you.

Are there any known side effects to floating?

What do I do while I float?

Floating is usually a passive experience, so the less you do the deeper you will relax. You can use your time to "actively" direct the experience in the tank. For example: prepare for an important meeting or presentation by going though it in your head, repeat a hypnotic statement, meditate, pray, do breathing exercises, etc. Some people set an intention before going into the tank (i.e., abundance, well-being). Most people, however, enjoy just letting go and flowing with wherever the experience takes them.

What will it be like for me?

We don't know what it will be like for you since it is such an individual experience. The most common reports are profound calmness and relaxation, deep concentration and creativity. We like to avoid saying too much before people use the tank, so that they aren't influenced by what someone else says. Not only will it be different for you than it is for anyone else, you'll probably find that it's also different each time you float.

Is there a right way to float?

NO. Each person should find whatever position is comfortable for him or herself. Some people float with their hands at their sides, some with their hands folded across their chest or abdomen, or behind their heads. You can keep your head at either end or sit up if you like. Explore what is best for you.

Do people get scared or claustrophobic in the float tank?

Not really. When you float you are in complete control. You can enter or exit whenever you want. In fact, you don't even need to close the door if you don't want to. It is interesting to note, though, that many people who consider themselves claustrophobic find that because the float tank is so relaxing they can easily and quickly overcome this fear.

Do you wear anything in the float tank?

Most people don't wear anything. Anything you wear will get very heavy with the salt solution and press against your body, becoming a distraction.

Do people sleep in the float tank?

Yes, some people fall asleep in the tank, and some people use the tank for sleeping. They usually report a very restful rejuvenating sleep. Because of the high density of the water sleeping in the tank is very safe. There is no way you could roll over, and even if you did the salty water in your mouth, nose and eyes would wake you up immediately.

What effect does the Epsom salt water have on my skin and hair?

The Epsom salt solution has many beneficial properties to the skin. We have no information on the effects of salt on hair. You thoroughly rinse the salt from your hair and body when you leave the tank. We have not found any way to keep hair dry while floating.

Should I eat before I go into the float tank?

You may eat. If you eat a very heavy meal you may spend a lot of time listening to your digestive juices. On the other hand, you may not want to spend your time in the tank feeling very hungry. Eat lightly if you eat immediately before going into the tank.

I've never been able to float anywhere. Will I be able to float?

Yes. It is impossible not to float in the tank. Seven hundred pounds of salt dissolved in the water make the solution so much denser than your body that your body is pushed to the surface like a cork. Your face is completely out of the water from the ear-line up.

Is there a best time to use the float tank?

This is a matter of individual preference. Some people prefer floating in the morning, some prefer floating at night. The best way to find out is to experiment by using the tank at different times of the day.

Is it true that float tank are more hygienic than spas or swimming pools?

YES. Two things make the float tank so hygienic. The first is the high concentration of the Epsom salt that kills off most viruses, bacteria, etc., from surviving. The second reason is that the water in the float tank is filtered and sanitized after every float session. In addition, we comply with the requirements of the Public Health department and are regularly inspected by their technicians.

Can two people float in the float tank at the same time?

NO. The tank is intended to be an individual experience.

Will I be able to resume my daily activities when I get out?

Yes. If you are new to floating it may be good idea to keep your schedule somewhat open for the period following the float so that you can savor the experience for a while.

Is there anyone who should not float?

We don't recommend tank use for epileptics whose epilepsy is not under medical control; for people under the influence of alcohol, drugs, those with infectious diseases, open skin wounds, or those with suicidal tendencies.

Can people use drugs or alcohol in the float tank?

Absolutely NOT! We do not allow people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol to use the float tank under any circumstances.

Can pregnant women use the tank?

Yes. We suggest that pregnant women inform their physicians or midwives and get their opinion prior to using the tank. The reports received from pregnant women have been enthusiastic. As their bodies get heavier, floating is a great relief from the pull of gravity. Floating has given many women a welcome rest.

Do I need to float more than once?

Yes, if you want to make use of the potential. For us floating is not a finite experience. It touches the infinite. Most people, but not all, get a sense of what floating will be like after they float 3 to 5 times. Those who see the potential the first time, want to return again and again.

Is there any proof that floatation actually works?

There are over one hundred universities and medical research facilities, several dozen sports science units, and at least two national sports institutes working with floatation REST.
The effects of floating have been scientifically researched and documented since the first tank was built - as a research tool - over forty years ago. Floatation REST even played a part in NASA astronaut training programs.
So ... yes ... there is abundant evidence that floatation "works". Detailed information on REST research can be obtained from IRIS (International REST Investigators Society) in the USA.

Will it do anything for my love life?

Michael Hutchison in his excellent (and unbiased) "Book of Floating" mentions that an improved love-life is a widely-reported bonus of regular floating. Certainly, many sexual problems are related to mental stress and physical tension. We are sure that this is a promising area for future research ...

Can I float if I am menstruating?

Yes, if you use a tampon.