Both men and women should avoid shaving at least 12 hours before their float as the salt may sting any small nicks. Also, eat only a small meal about 90 minutes to 2 hours so you are not hungry during your float and it is best to avoid caffeine and nicotine as it is too stimulating.

The art and science of floating has been around for over 50 years and is backed up by hundreds of published research studies. Its not mumbo-jumbo or woo-woo stuff at all! It’s just great, non-invasive therapy that is good for your body, mind and spirit!

Everyone of all ages can benefit from floating. If you have a medical condition, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to floating. Children under the age of 16 will need parental consent and if you’ve just received a new tattoo or dyed your hair or applied tanning bronzer you need to wait at least 2 weeks before floating.

Epsom Salt is Magnesium Sulphate. It has been used for centuries for it’s healing properties. Epsom Salt raises the density of the water making you float and it softens your skin. It’s also great to soak in if you have aches and pains.

Each I-sopod Float Tank has 1100lbs of Epsom Salt dissolved in the water so it is naturally sterile. After each float session the tank goes through a vigorous filtration for about 15 minutes filtering the water down to 1 micron which is smaller than 100th of a human hair. We also add a very small drop of chlorine to keep the water clear of any impurities.

The water is warmed to skin temperature of 34.5 celsius. This is the ideal temperature for floating for long periods of time and there may be a point during your float where you don’t even feel the water touching your skin.

It is common to feel as if you have fallen asleep but the water’s buoyancy will keep you from rolling over or sinking below the surface of the water. It is nearly impossible to sink below the surface. You are completely safe!

Being in the pod is more like floating in space than being in an enclosed space. You’re always in control of your environment. You may keep the lid open or closed and the light on or off. Some find that with the light off there is a sense of expansiveness in the dark rather than a feeling of being closed in. We encourage all of our guests to experiment with what makes them most comfortable.

The tanks are made for one person at a time. We have 2 I-sopod Float Tanks so you and your friends may float at the same time in different tanks.

There are virtually no side effects to floating except positive ones like a deep overall feeling of rest and deep relaxation.

Floating is very beneficial for pregnant women. Floating allows pregnant women liberation from the added weight of pregnancy by providing a gravity free environment which takes the strain off the spine and the body. The magnesium in the Epsom Salt will be absorbed bringing relief of aches and pains and decreases inflammation.

Pregnant women have commented on the ‘mirror effect’ of floating in a womb while their baby is floating in their womb. This has brought many women a deeper emotional and spiritual connection to the baby.

It is encouraged that pregnant women to consult with their Physician prior to floating.

Sorry, no you can’t. If you have just coloured or dyed your hair you must wait at least 2 weeks before you can float. We want to make sure that none of the colour comes out in the float tank.

You may want to bring a brush or comb to do your hair after your float. If you wish to dry your hair after you are welcome to bring a blowdryer with you. We will show you where you can plug in and do your hair. Also, if you wear contact lenses, bring a case to store them in as you will have to remove them before you enter the float pod. We supply everything else you will need including earplugs, towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You will be in your own room with your own shower and your own float pod so you don’t even need a bathing suit or shorts.

We suggest you bring a bottle of water with you to hydrate after your float. You are welcome to spend a few minutes in our lounge before entering into the world again as you may need a few minutes to re-adjust after being weightless during your float.