Frequently asked questions
Please be aware that you will not be able to float if you have dyed your hair or had a spray tan within 6 weeks. We run our tanks at a slightly higher salt density, which can strip the chemicals used in the dye process, even weeks later. Henna dye is particularly susceptible.
If after 4 weeks you can towel dry your hair and no dye comes out, then you can float in a provided swimming cap, or use your own.
The lid is completely under your control. The first 2/3 of the travel is electric, operated by a button inside the lid, the remaining 1/3 is manual, lower the lid to close.
To open the lid at any time, simply lift the lid up until it engages the electric travel which takes it back automatically.
The lid page shows you how to operate it here.
R.E.S.T. is an acronym for Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy It is a non-pharmacological intervention that reduces external sensory input to induce deep relaxation and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain. As well as promoting various senses of expansive bliss, non attachment and various positive states. It involves floating in a warm, shallow pool saturated with Epsom salts, which blocks out light and sound and provides buoyancy, allowing for a profound sense of relaxation and heightened interoceptive awareness
Each of our float tanks has a dedicated pump unit that circulates the water and salt solution through a 1-micron filter. Additionally, a UV in-line bulb sterilizes the solution and we dose it with H2O2 disinfectant after each session. We also clean all surfaces and use a germicidal UV-C light to disinfect the room after every float.
Our float rooms are designed to feel spacious, with ceilings 4.5 meters high. The rooms can go completely dark, but you have control over the tank lid, which can be left as open or closed as you prefer.
The rooms are kept warm and at a comfortable humidity, with infrared panels providing additional surface heating in the winter. Internal lights and downlighting are controlled by the float program or by you from inside the tank.
For more details on operating the lid, please refer to our video guidance page here.
To get the best out of your float, we suggest to not eat too heavily 4 hours before your session, avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Try to allow plenty of time to arrive, possibly plan your after float activity to be as calm as possible. Leaving to drive in rush hour isn't ideal! We suggest a decompression walk up the Tor, just outside our front door.
Absolutely! Our tanks are filled with over 600kg of high-quality Epsom salts mixed with around 500 liters of Glastonbury spring water, heated to a soothing 37°C. This creates a dense, silky solution that ensures everyone floats effortlessly. Come experience the magic of weightlessness.
Floating can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial, especially later in pregnancy. It helps reduce swelling, alleviate stress, and promotes bonding between mum and baby. Your baby will share your weightlessness, which can make them more active, and you might even feel their heartbeat in the stillness. However, we recommend avoiding floating during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy due to the lack of data on its effects during this crucial developmental period.