Frequently Asked Questions

A Floatation Pod is an enclosed pod-like tub containing Epsom salt or Magnesium Sulphate, warmed to skin temperature. The high salinity allows the human body to float without any effort. It has been compared to the Dead Sea, where the salt content is so high, things just float thereby achieving a state of "Weightlessness". 

Some people use the Float Pod for the benefits of the Magnesium as a natural medicine. Other people focus on the relaxing, quiet, and optional darkness in order to expand their meditation capabilities. Music or meditation focused music are optional enhancements offered during your Float session. It's entirely your choice! 

By removing external stimuli: Noises, lights, Temperature changes, Positional [Thermal, Vestibular, Proprioceptive] changes, and achieving weightlessness; your mind can fully relax like never before. There are many studies and research available on this topic. Some have said that 1 hour in the float pod is equivalent to 4 hours deep rest. We invite YOU to be the judge!

The majority of our foods today are grown in Soil that is deficient in many nutrients and minerals our bodies require to achieve maximum health. Most people today are deficient in many Vital nutrients. Magnesium is one of those nutrients - a mineral that usually needs to be supplemented. Magnesium has the effect of relaxing muscles and nerves. It has a natural calming effect when in normal range. Magnesium has positive effects on the Cardiovascular, Skeletal, and Nervous systems. During your Float, your body will absorb some Magnesium and has been shown to have some of these beneficial effects.  

No, your body systems tend to attempt to reach Equilibrium. They gain and lose fluids or nutrients as they need them.

Yes. Arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Anxiety. Stress. Depression. Insomnia. Migraines. Jet-lag. Many others.

Synchronizes brain hemispheres=Mental clarity. Decreased production of: Cortisol, ACTH, adrenaline, & Lactic Acid [All your stress responses]. Increases release of Endorphins. Improved Stress response-Cumulative effects. 

Enhanced athletic recovery & recuperation from injury/illness.

-Persons with significant Renal [Kidney] disease or on dialysis are advised against floating.  

-If you have a seizure disorder, must be accompanied by a guardian.

Yes, there is no known contraindications to Floating during pregnancy. It may, in fact be beneficial. Again, most people are Magnesium deficient anyway. Consult your physician prior to floating.