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My first float was a unique
experience at the very least, and not at all what I expected. The owner
was the host and she is a blend of passion, knowledge, respect, and down
to earth nice! The experience in a nut shell: explanation, shower,
float, shower again, and then lastly enjoy a cup of hot tea. The float part took some getting used to.
I had to open and shut the door a few times before laying down to get
comfortable being in the dark enclosed space. Once I was able to close
the door and lay down, took several minutes to relax at all. After that,
was able to relax enough to enjoy the sensation of floating, but took
me about 20-30 mins to get into a fully calm state, and I expect that is
normal for a first time. For me was just hard to find a position that
worked for me. You have to be fully comfortable to be able to let go and
fully relax. Now that I know what works for me (folding my arms over my
torso) the next float will be more relaxing and faster to reach that
calm state. While the time I was calm and relaxed and almost asleep was wonderful in
a unique way, what I liked best about the experience was the after
effect. For several days I was in a better mood, calm, and far more
patient than my usual self. As a working professional and mother of two
very young kids, that extra dose of calm and patience is worth a lot! I will most definitely be going back. I know the drive, time, and money are worth it.
- - MSS, Working Mother
I just wanted to say thanks for everything you do. It
was great to get back in the tank again last night. And it was a real bonus
that you were able to schedule Sara on such short notice. In this hectic
life…FLOAT has really helped me keep my batteries charged and my
mental/physical/spiritual health in balance. Much love and thanks!
--Mike, Sales Manager
As a new mom (at the time of my first float), with ZERO full nights rest the first 10+ months after birth, getting a float session was sensational. At home with a video monitor, I woke at the slightest noise. Such as when my baby turned her head on the sheets, I'd wake completely and stare at the monitor to make sure everything was okay. I was beyond exhausted before floating. Afterward I remember you mentioned you had to come by 3 times to try and wake me, and I only woke when you firmly pounded on the chamber! It was the best rest I've ever had! I felt completely rejuvenated and alert as I never have been and have equated it to others as having 5 shots of espresso and maintaining that feeling for the rest of the day without negative consequences. Just wanted to express my THANKS!
"Enter SOHO hidden in an Oakland art spa Is it a spa, is it a
gallery... well this industrial art spa is both. My first visit to
Float was a gift which included a float and a massage. I have to say
that Tia the CMT is great. after my massage I entered the flotation
tank for an hour float. I started my float by stretching and playing in
the warm salt solution. Then I just floated no sound or sight. I felt
like I was suspended in space. I started to concentrate on my next
trekking trip. Visualize the trail and route map. I was so focused on
this that I actually felt like I was there. Very cool, but before I
knew it the knock on the tank informed me that my time was up. Later my
girlfriend told me that I must have been totally out of it because they
had to knock 3 times to wake me. I must say that my first experience
was amazing and I already booked for my next flotation session this
time for 90mins. My girlfriend and I felt very relaxed after our
floats. We sat with a cup of tea in the gallery enjoying the really
cool art."
"I just wanted to drop you note in regards to our visit to Float on
Tuesday night. Matt and I both enjoyed the experience and the effects
thoroughly. In addition to the immediate benefits, we both slept so
soundly that night. I woke up refreshed and ready to face my
certification exam which required four hours of intense concentration.
I really feel that the float from the night before improved my
performance the next day. We look forward to our next visit you will
definitly be seeing us again at some point."
“It was amazing the 2 hours seemed like 30 minutes and when I
got out of the tank it was something I didn’t expect I was
energized, and felt 10 years younger and all my ADD symptoms were
gone including the back pain I had been having for the last few weeks.
The next day I noticed I was happy; really happy, much happier than I
had felt in months. I have suffered with ADD all my life along with
symptoms that go with it such as depression, anxiety and social
anxiety. I just had the most replenishing rest I ever had, far superior
rest than sleeping in my own bed."
"Being the skeptical person I am and usually an unwilling person that rarely explores other avenues of wellness, I was first reluctant to try this float thing! As usual, my stupid human stubbornness got in the way and I wished I would have considered floating sooner than I did. I am usually a stressed out person almost round the clock and floating gave me the most unique experience to relax in ways I never imagined. The staff of Float made sure I was comfortable before getting in the tank. I was told I would be in the tank for an hour and I could not imagine how I was going to stay in there for that long. Once I got in the tank, the float experience began. I was able to float without any problems and once I let go, tons of accumulated stress dissipated fromfrom my shoulders.It only seemed as though I was in the tank for 15 minutes until the knock came to let me know my hour was finished. I was shocked! The hour I was dreading soon became a disconnection from time. I felt like a new person!I can not share any more my of my float experience because I don't want to spoil this adventure for those of you who ever never floated.
Don't be stubborn like me and wait so long to treat yourself to this
much needed pampering we all deserve. Thanks Ladies for all the
TLC."
"Once I got into the tank and closed the door, I stretched out fully
with my arms above my head. The water was heavy gel like, the darkness
was soothing. It was fun to play and splash and stretch. I started deep
breathing with my eyes wide open. I was seeing pin points of light and
a purple cloudlike mist. It felt like moving through space, I
didn’t want to close my eyes it was so beautiful. My body felt
like it was a part of everything and nothing at the same time. I kept
moving through the mist and passed through a cloud like tunnel and felt
like I woke up. I started to wonder how long I’d been gone, and
it felt like time had disappeared. I heard my friend Mary say,
“That’s a very personal experience” and I knew the
hour was up. For that whole week I was so relaxed. My mind was blown by
the vision. I truly believe the 1st float had led me into a wonderful
phase in my life, given me a clearer vision of myself. Made me much
calmer, I’m really happy with my body. I am not sure where this
is all leading but I have renewed faith in all possibilities and am
excited about life".
"Hey chica- I was just talking about the float...thank you so much,
I absolutely loved it. I mean LOVED IT!! I felt very confident and
grounded afterwards. calm. There is this certain confidence that didn't
feel superficial at all that came from the float experience. I also
felt beautiful afterwards, as corny as that sounds, but how often do we
ever get that true sense of ourselves? I feel like it opens up your
mind to the higher self...Is it possible that the float experience
gives one a sense of peace, which affects the decision making process?
I also am on a roll with these new pieces for the show and want to get
back in the tank asap...while I have all these ideas of "wing repair"
inside of me. crazy creativity stuff. I'll be calling to schedule
another float. looking forward to seeing you and talking more! Thanks
allison."
"I'm ready for another round... This is the quickest route to a
lucid-dream state i've ever experienced... A truly effortless means to
meditative space, super easy to let-go... wow. i've been looking
forward to a float experience for a long time, not really knowing what
to expect, and this definitely surpassed any expectations. Your
physical body can completely let go: skeleton loosening, intestines
resting, fluids balancing. muscles supported to rest completely. when
the body is that supported the mind can do soooo much more.... very
cool. highly recommend it for any/everybody, but especially for people
with deeply held tensions and for those who want to explore their inner
landscape a little more deeply. "
"Even 'A types' can relax in here! I've tried many methods of
relaxation over the years and FINALLY have found something that even
makes me feel like I'm on a cloud. Floating gives you an incredible
sense of peace and relaxation. Float is an awesome space, I totally
enjoy hanging out before and after floating, sipping tea and taking in
the excellent art work. Thanks for the awesome experience!"
"Many thanks for the wonderful introduction to floating this
weekend. I am especially surprised at how long the effects last. My
body seems to hold the memory of complete support and surrender that
one encounters inside the tank, and so I find myself melting rather
than grabbing when obstacles and difficulties arise - which is a much
more pleasant and productive way to be in the world. I look forward to
future floats, as I suspect there is more richness to the experience to
encounter ahead. "
"It's the most relaxing experience imaginable. For someone who has
a hard time letting go, floating is a must! It relaxes the body and
frees the mind."
"I work a very fast-paced physical job. After an 11 hour work day I then have to sit in traffic for an hour.
By the time I reach home all I what to do is go to bed. "I started to
become very unsocial and I short tempered with friends. I had soreness
in my neck & shoulder area for several months. I've gone to a
chiropractor, and have had massages, but the tightness continued. Then
a friend told me I should try Floating. I came to Float. Boy am I glad
I did. I must have dozed off in the floatation tank, because before I
knew it, I heard the knock, signaling me that the hour had passed. I
couldn't believe how relaxed I was. But what was unusual was that I
wasn't groggy or tired in the least. I felt relaxed and peaceful. I
noticed the soreness in my shoulder was almost completely gone.
Floating has helped me to be more relaxed, focused and patient in my
day to day life. "I did not realize how much the pain I was living with
was affecting me physically and mentally. The relief was instantaneous.
Thanks to Float I now have a place to go to relax and reenergize. You
truly hold the prescription for immediate relaxation and pain relief."
"Thanks so much for hooking up my first floating session! As you
could see, it was hard for me to describe in words how incredible it
was. It was a completely different way of sensating, i guess. I have
been raving about my first float to everyone -- i've handed out half a
dozen cards already!"
"After 29 years of travel as an Airline Attendant, it is a great
relief to discover an anecdote to accumulated international business
burn-out. My first float, initiated by Allison, the co-partner at FLOAT
in Oakland California, fell within two hours of arrival from a 13 hour
Oceanic flight, destination: Sydney--San Francisco.
"This one hour float resulted in a sense of well-being near equal to
calm with an added thread of focused energy lasting long into the
evening. Conducting business and re-entry back to an active social
schedule seemed effortless.
"This float experience impressed me as very possibly the one stone left
unturned in the great quest for serious rejuvenation. Bravo to the
owners at FLOAT! "
"My first session in a float tank was pretty trippy. Once the door
closed I had a mini-panic claustrophobic attack (and I don't really
suffer from claustrophobia), because I couldn't see anything and
couldn’t figure out how to get back out again. Once I found the
door handle, I hung on to it as my little reality check, while my body
got used to the idea that there was absolutely no way to sink. The
water's so supersaturated with Epsom salts, even if you push a leg or
arm under the water (all 10 inches of it), it'll just bob back up. In
fact, certain muscles in my stomach and neck got sore because I was
straining them trying to "sink" out of the belief that I was supposed
to. Eventually I got over it and just let the water completely support
me. Some neck and shoulder muscles that literally have not relaxed in
months (even with a body worker’s expert coaxing) were able to
release some tension After a while I was able to relax and just enjoy
the experience started staring out through my third eye, etc. The
sensation of water against my skin went completely away. I felt like I
was floating in space. Since I’m used to doing Buddhist
meditation, I started running mantra. A couple times my body went to
sleep and my mind stayed awake, continuing the mantra. A marvelous trip
to inner space!