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FAQ's
Do I need to be able to swim?
No, it's more like taking a bath than going for a swim, the water is only 28cm deep!
Will my skin wrinkle up?
No, the Epsom salt is smooth and silky, no wrinkles however long you float.
Will I fall asleep and is it safe if I do?
Some people do fall asleep, it's completely safe, you float on your back with no tendency to turn over, you wake refreshed.
What about pregnant women?
It is wonderful relief for pregnant women up to the last month, ask our reception for detailed instructions and check with your doctor that there are no medical complications for you.
Might I be too heavy or too small to float?
No, everybody can float, but EN regulations state that children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the float room.
Will I feel claustrophobic inside?
In our single pods, called Tranquility, you can float the entire time with the door open if you wish, and with the lights on, you have full control of the motorised door. In our Cabins, there is full standing height and plenty of room for two people to float together, and again you can control the lighting.
Can I bring a friend with me?
Yes. You can float in the same Cabin with your friend, or each of you can float in two separate rooms.
Can I just turn up and float?
We would prefer that you make an appointment beforehand as so not to be disappointed, but if we have a space available if you come in without an appointment, we will, of course, let you float!
Can I wear a swimming costume?
Yes, but most people do prefer to float naked. As you lock yourself in your float room, it's like really like being in a private bathroom.
What is the salt in the water?
We use the purest quality Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate) which is quite unlike sea salt. It is very good for your skin and, in fact, magnesium can be absorbed through he skin correcting common deficiency and with wide ranging benefits. The density is 25% greater than water so you float like a cork.
Can I have music inside the float tank?
Yes of course, and by telling reception in advance you can choose whether to fade it away or to have music all through the session.
Is this a new idea?
People have been floating in the Dead Sea for centuries but floating in float centres has only become popular over the past 30 years and to date, hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed float sessions in float centres around the world, especially since the year 2000 when Floataway introduced the Tranquility float pod. So yes, it is relatively new but it now is a well established and researched therapy for deep relaxation and stress relief.
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