Flotation, achieved by dissolving approximately 500 liters of pure pharmaceutical grade Epsom salt in over 1,000 liters of purified water, creates a silky smooth solution with a specific gravity of approximately 1.28. This high density allows for effortless floating, where even heavy objects like bowling balls can float to the surface with ease.
Floating in our I-SOPODs offers a truly unique sensation. The floating water effortlessly supports your entire body, creating a sensation similar to being cradled in the most comfortable bed imaginable. As your nerve endings acclimate to your surroundings, your brain waves shift into the theta range, bringing you to the edge of sleep. In this state, you may lose track of time, drifting in and out of sleep without awareness. Studies suggest that just one hour of floating can be as rejuvenating as four hours of sleep.
At the end of your float session, we gently guide you back to reality with soft, soothing music, ensuring a smooth transition from the peaceful state of relaxation you experienced.
Floating in our I-SOPODs offers a unique opportunity for people curious about the benefits of sensory deprivation and looking for a deeply relaxing experience. We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of floating and experience the extraordinary benefits it can offer.
The benefits of floating
- Promotes total calm and peaceful relaxation – Increases dopamine and endorphins, improves mood and enhances happiness
- Highly beneficial treatment for anxiety and depression – Proven to lower cortisol, our main stress hormone; relieves mental and physical stress
- Improves sleep, fatigue and jet lag
- Relieves pain, including arthritis and fibromyalgia
- It relieves PTSD symptoms
- Reduces blood pressure, improves circulation
- Eases the tiring elements of pregnancy
- Increases motivation, creativity and problem solving
- May help with chronic migraines
- Accelerates rehabilitation and recovery after injuries
- Removes lactic acid from muscles
- Help athletes before a grueling sports competition
- It helps people who need a moment of relaxation before an exam or a difficult interview.
- If you want a quick detox.
- It relieves acute and chronic stress.
Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t float with us:
- Color-treated hair: Check for streaks of color before you come! Wet your hair and rub vigorously with a white towel. If there is any color transfer, you can NOT float. Permanent hair dyes are usually safe to wear after a few days to two weeks, but check for traces of color just to be sure. Temporary paints, bright or deep colors are generally NOT safe to float, especially reds, purples and blues. If you’re at all unsure about hair dye, please talk to us before you float! Please note that swimming caps will not protect your hair dye from the Epsom salts in our I-SOPODs.
- Spray tans: Any chemical tanning in the last two weeks.
- Vomiting or diarrhea in the last two weeks.
- Chemotherapy in the last two weeks.
- Open wounds or new tattoos that have not completely healed.
- Kidney problems, magnesium salts are quickly absorbed in the kidneys.
- If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- If you are diagnosed with serious mental illness.
- If you have balance problems.
- If you have hypotension diagnosed by a specialist.
- If you suffer from epilepsy and/or claustrophobia.
We look forward to seeing you!
