1. Do I need to prepare myself for floating?
Not really�however... Avoiding caffeine and alcohol for a day before you float might help you relax and
have a better experience. If you shave you might want to postpone shaving if you can. Shaving 2-3 hours
before using the tank may make the skin that has been shaved sting or burn fairly intensely for a short time.
You will probably be more comfortable if you can postpone shaving.
We supply you with everything that you need including shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion, ear
plugs and towels for the shower before and after your float. You may want to bring a change of clothes. If
you wear contact lenses you may want to remove them as it might be a problem if salt water gets into your
eyes. We do supply a contact case and solution to use while you are in the tank if you want to remove
them and have forgotten your own.

2. 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. Longer
sessions up to 3 hours at a time are popular with regular floaters.

3. Are there any know side effects to floating?
No.

4. What do I do while I float?
You don't have to "do" anything. Floating is usually a passive experience, so the less you "do" the deeper
you will relax. Usually within ten to twenty minutes you are on the edge of sleep, in a dreamy but
conscious state where time doesn't seem to exist. Most people just lay back and enjoy just letting go and
flowing with wherever the experience takes them.
However, if you want you can use your time to "actively" direct the experience in the tank.. For example:
prepare for an important meeting, exam or presentation by going through it in your head. It is still
recommended that you meditate, pray, do breathing exercises, anything to help you relax as if you want to
go to sleep first. Then either try to let your thoughts go by pushing them away every time a thought pops
into your head. Or then start directing your thoughts towards that meeting or presentation and just relax
and let random thoughts about it flow through your head. You can take this one step further, by running
audio training programs in the tank. Suitable subjects include visualization or meditation exercises,
hypnotherapy, academic or technical information, language tapes, motivational programs ranging from
weight-reduction through to executive decision-making skills and in particular sports training programs.
Next weekend, you could be teeing-off the best game of your life. While this has its obvious benefits, it
does seem as though when you deprive yourself of any stimulation , is when the more "unique" experiences
happen.

5. 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. Some people have a harder time relaxing than others. For some people with meditation experience it
is easier to achieve total relaxation. Don't expect to relax fully right away. Some people get stressed
because they think they are taking too long to relax. It takes at LEAST 20 minutes for ALL of your
muscles to relax simultaneously. That is why we give you the second float free. The experience feels more
familiar so you relax much quicker on subsequent floats. Most people need three float sessions within a
month before they can really let go. After that you start feeling like a floating "pro".

6. 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. The neck & shoulders are usually the most difficult to relax. Try your arms in the up position,
stretched straight above your head, if you are not too tall. You can float with your head at either end of the
tank but beware, the end with the door sometimes gets condensation and could drip on your face. The top
of the tank has heating elements to prevent this.

7. Do people get scared or claustrophobic in the float tank?
Not usually. When you float you are in complete control. We do have a dim pool light that can be turned
on from inside the tank if you feel it necessary. You can enter or exit whenever you want. The door has no
latches, is very light weight and can be pushed open with just a finger or two. In fact, you don't NEED to
close the door if you don't want to. However, if you leave it open the temperature in the tank will not
remain constant and you might feel chilly. It ruins the feeling of the air, the water and your body becoming
"one". It can really take away from the experience ..so..try it closed. If you can't handle it and get out in
the first 15-20 min. we won't charge you.

8. 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. The room is very private and you step right into the shower
from the tank.

9. 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. Many times even if you don't actually fall asleep you get to a point that is
so relaxed you loose track of time and space and aren't even sure if you fell asleep or not. If you don't
want to fall asleep in the tank, do your best to come as well rested as you can.

10. 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 wash and rinse the salt from your hair and body when you leave the tank.
We have not found a good way to keep hair dry while floating.

11. 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 and listening to
your stomach growl. Eat lightly if you eat immediately before going into the tank.

12. I've never been able to float. I sink. Will I be able to float in the tank?
Yes. Even those "swimmers" that sink like a rock will float in the tank. It is impossible not to float in the
tank. The tank solution is ten times more buoyant than seawater. Eight 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.. It is designed to support your body fully and evenly, giving you that pleasurable, liberating feeling of
weightlessness. Your face is completely out of the water from the ear line up. Your ears will be under the
water so earplugs are recommended.

13. 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. Some prefer the afternoon at a time when they usually start running out of energy. Many people
say an hour in the tank feels like a four hour nap.

14. Is it true that float tanks are more hygienic than spas, jacuzzis, or swimming pools?
YES. Four things make the float so hygienic. The first is the high concentration of the Epsom salt that kills
viruses and bacteria. (The reason the Dead Sea is DEAD) The second reason is that the water in the float
tank is completely filtered and sanitized after every float session. The third reason is that chlorine is used
just like in public pools and jacuzzi and the Fourth reason is that there is an Ultra Violet purification system
hooked up to the filtering system. This is one of the best ways to purify the water before the next floater
enters the tank.

15. Can two people float in the float tank at the same time?
No. The tank is intended to be an individual experience. There is not enough room for 2. Any movement
by one person would disturb the other and the solution tastes horrible (not salty like the ocean.) and stings
like mad if it gets in the eyes. The tank is meant for SOLITUDE.

16. Will I be able to resume my daily activities when I get out?
Yes. If you are new to floating it may be a good idea to keep your schedule somewhat open for a short
period following the float so you can savior the experience for a while. It is always nice to take time to
slowly ease yourself back into a hectic schedule.

17. Is there anyone who should not float?
We suggest that people with schizophrenia, or epileptics whose epilepsy is not under medical control not
float. If you have a kidney condition, acute skin disorder, diabetes or are pregnant we suggest that you ask
your doctors advice about soaking in the Epsom salts. If you have any reason to think it may not be good
for you, check with your doctor first.

18. 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.

19. Can floating really improve my life?
In this age of the "quick fix", it has been said that if someone could capture the effects of floating in a pill, it
would quickly outsell Valium, Prozac and Viagra put together.
There is a growing movement towards natural solutions to the problems of daily life, solutions with no
unwanted side-effects. The benefits of floating are natural, long-term and cumulative. Every time you float,
you re-enforce the health benefits of the Relaxation Response. In the tank, your body "learns" what true
relaxation feels like...a skill it will never "forget".

20. 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 ears ago. Floatation REST even played a part in the 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.

21. Will floating 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. Getting your mind off of
the problems of the day sure can't hurt!!

DRINKING A LOT OF WATER AFTERWARDS WILL HELP TO MAKE THE MOST OF
THE DE-STRESS/DETOX PROCESS AFTER THE FLOAT.