Preparing to embark on a journey of relaxation and floaty goodness in a mysterious tank filled with salty dreams? Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of float tanks! Before you hop in, here are some quick tips on how to prepare for a float tank session, so you get the most out of this mind-bending sensory deprivation experience. Get your float on, people!

Shower Power!

Before you get into the float tank, you must take a pre-float shower. This is one reason we say to allow 90 minutes for your session: time to shower before and after.

It’s not just about being clean and washing any oils off your hair and body. It’s about respecting the tank and avoiding any unintentional chemistry experiments.

Wearing Nothing Is a Thing!

The float tank and room are your own private space. Most of our customers choose to float naked, but if swimwear helps you relax, that’s fine too (you may want to bring a plastic bag for your salty, wet swimwear afterwards!). Floating naked can enhance the experience: it’s one less thing to feel against your skin, which adds to the sensory deprivation side of things.

No Pre-Float Coffee

As much as we all adore that caffeinated goodness, it’s best to lay off the coffee before a float session. We’re trying to reach a state of serenity, not breakdance on the ceiling! Caffeine and float tanks are like oil and water: total opposites. You want to relax, not be energised. So skip the coffee and embrace the zen. Your brain will thank you later!

Embrace Your “Inner Yoda”

We have around 60,000 thoughts a day, so expect thoughts to pop up during your float. Just like in meditation, acknowledge them and let them flow away like a river as you tap into your “Inner Yoda” wisdom. Floating can lead to some profound realisations, so be open to the unexpected. The best approach is to go with the flow and not worry if you keep having thoughts. The only thing you can do wrong in a float tank is think that you’re doing it wrong!

Float Like Nobody’s Watching

You’re in the privacy of your own float tank kingdom, so don’t worry about looking graceful or profound. Find whatever position is most comfortable and feel free to experiment. We recommend folding your arms behind your head to prevent shoulder ache, as the salt water can push your shoulders up. Or starfish out and imagine you’re floating in the sea. Some people even practise yoga postures in their float tank.

Be a Hairy Mary

Avoid shaving or any hair removal within 24 hours of your float. Your skin will be sensitive, and the high salt content in the tank will most likely make it sting. Embrace your hair for a day so you can fully relax during your float tank session.

Eat Light

Try not to have a heavy meal before your float, or you may feel bloated and nauseous. A light meal around 90 minutes before your session is ideal, so you’re not thinking about food while you float.

Bring Nothing But You, Yourself and You

You don’t need to bring anything but yourself. We provide towels, shampoo, body wash and conditioner, a shower in your private float tank room, and hair dryers and straighteners in our beauty room. We even provide robes if you’d like to make it a longer spa day and enjoy a massage after your float.

Plus, you save money by buying your float and massage together – our Spa Day (float & massage) package is just £95 (sessions normally £110 when booked seperately)

Your Float Tank Prep Checklist

• Allow 90 minutes, so you can shower before and after
• Float naked or in swimwear, whichever helps you relax
• Skip the coffee beforehand
• No shaving or hair removal for 24 hours before
• Eat lightly, around 90 minutes before
• Bring nothing: towels, toiletries, hair dryers and robes are provided

Want the full details? Download our First Time Float Guide, or read more about the benefits of Floatation below.

So there you have it, float fanatics! Now you know how to make the most of your float tank session. Leave your worries at the door, drift away, and float like a majestic sea turtle in a saltwater paradise.

Happy floating!