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Events & Specials
Before You Float
The day of your float session...
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Do not shave for at least 4 hours prior to your float. Entering salt water after shaving can sting.
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Dress casual, you will be required to wash thoroughly before your float, so skip any heavy make-up, evening or business attire, if you can. Shower time is generally limited to 10 minutes, before and 10 minutes after your float.
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Avoid alcohol and stimulants like caffeine, tea or smoking at least three hours prior to entering the floatation tank. Drugs on any kind are NOT allowed in the tank.
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If you have swimmers ear, are prone to ear infections or any inner ear condition that may be irritated by water, please bring your own ear water specific plugs, we supply standard disposable ear plugs only.
What to bring?
The directions,
we are
challenging to find, so if you have not been here before please plan on
getting
to us 15 minutes early. Call us a @ 510-535-1702 if you will be late,
on busy days late appointments will generally be canceled 15 minutes
after your
scheduled time.
We supply towels, shampoo,
conditioner, body wash, face & body moisturizers, disposable ear plugs,
hair dryer, tea and water. For sanitation reasons you will need to bring a comb or brush and any special
lotions or cosmetics you care to use after your float. You do not need to bring a bathing suit as it is preferable to float
in the nude.
Other things…
- Music: If you care to listen to your
own music, meditation or learning CD's or MP3 recordings please bring them
with you. Music is a uniquely personal experience, like floating. The
floatation tanks are equipped with audio. (It is not recommended to
float with sound on your 1st few floats, since it is best to get
accustomed to floatation therapy, before adding audio) Please
request the tank with the sound system you require (Upper tank, CD’s,
Lower tank MP3) when making your appointment.
The most important thing is to relax and enjoy!
If you are a first time
floater we
recommend that you plan for three float sessions, scheduled approximately one
week to one month apart. Although there are many exceptions, generally it can
take up to 3 floats to receive the full benefits of floating and get accustomed
to the process. We offer many packages to help reduce the cost of multiple
float sessions. You can also sign-up for our mailing list to receive float
customer specials.
What to expect:
If you are coming alone put please plan on spending 1.5 hours with us for a 1 hour float. Couples should plan on 2 hours.
As a new floater this is what you can expect...
You will be given water to ensure that you are well hydrated before the float, followed by a 10 minute orientation with a little history about floatation tanks, and how to safely enter and exit the tank. Please feel free to ask any questions about floating at this time. Then you will be asked to shower, and you must be 100% clean prior to entering the tank. Robes, shoes and disposable ear plugs are provided. Once your hour is up, we will knock on the tank letting you know it's time to exit the tank. You need to then ensure you are dry, and not dripping with salt when you walk to the shower. The bathroom is well supplied with shampoo, conditioner body wash and moisturizers, along with blow dryers. Once you return to the gallery, we will have water and a cup of hot tea waiting for you.
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