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Rest. Reset. Relax. Recharge. Reconnect.
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UPLIFT YOUR LIFE
START FLOATING
Rest. Reset. Relax. Recharge. Reconnect.
If you are not really sure what this whole floating thing is ...
This short video above explains the basics of floating and why more people are exploring the practice.
Floating (aka sensory deprivation) is when you go into a lightproof and soundproof float tank, and you do absolutely nothing while you float effortlessly on your back in perfectly heated salt water for just over an hour.
We call it "floating" because the buoyancy of 1200 LBS of dissolved Epsom salts in the water creates the wonderful sensation of weightlessness.
When gravity disappears and our senses are no longer stimulated & distracted by all the things we see, hear & touch, the float tank becomes a reliable space to safely & effectively explore deep states of rest, meditation, prayer, consciousness, healing, reflection and insight.
Our little pocket of space has helped uplift the wellbeing of thousands of floaters in Edmonton since 2016.
Swipe to check out reviews from our floaters over the last six years ↓
The building is very clean, friendly, and quiet. The hosts are so helpful and will make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your floating experience.
I didn't know what to expect when I first started, but Steph and Dominic have made every visit a wonderful experience and I would recommend anyone else who's interested in floating to start here.
Highly, highly suggest not only floating but going to the Float House for your floats!
Friendly staff and very informative introduction video to start the journey. I've been going for a few months now and have really found a difference in my mood.
Looking forward to going back.
FAQ
These are the most popular questions about floating and our services. Click any question to reveal the answer.
A list of benefits can be found at the bottom of this page.
Our floats are 75 minutes - the longest standard float time in the city.
Most floaters generally need a window of 1.5 hours for the whole visit. It is always your choice to finish your float anytime before the time is up if you feel like you're done.
Yes, many floaters with employee benefits use a General Health Spending or Flex Spending account to cover their floats.
Please feel free to request an emailed receipt anytime for your benefits claim submission.
Floating is not yet covered directly like other benefits such as dental, physio or massage, so please contact your benefits provider to confirm how floating can be covered under your personal benefits program.
Pretty much nothing...
We will be providing the following amenities during your visit:
- Towels & Face Cloth
- Set of Reuseable Ear Plugs
- Vaseline Packet
- Blow Dryer
- Make Up Remover
- Q-Tips
- Supportive Neck Pillow by Floatease
- Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner by Carina Organics
You're welcome to bring a journal, water bottle and any specific things you may need to get ready for your post-float plans. There is a vanity area in the back where you can get ready.
Gentle music playing at the end of the float will let you know it's time to exit the float tank and rinse off.
It will be one of the best sleeps you've ever had.
Floating makes it very easy to reach deep states of rest, so it is common for floaters to think they have fallen asleep during a float. When you get into the groove of floating and figure out your path into that deep space within yourself, it can often feel like you're sleeping if you're not familiar with the deeper states of consciousness.
The buoyancy of our salty water makes it practically impossible to rollover without significant & deliberate physical effort on your part, so there is no need to worry about drowning.
You're basically doing nothing at all... just floating effortlessly in stillness and solitude.
All kinds of "stuff" can happen when we disconnect from gravity and all the distractions and stimulations that constantly surround us. To truly understand and appreciate what this "stuff" means, you have to experience floating firsthand.
Floating is best done naked.
You will be in your own private + lockable float room, so a bathing suit is not required. You are of course welcome to wear a clean bathing suit during the float if that is your preference.
Some people will feel the need to float weekly or monthly. Some may float alot over a short period of time. Others may simply go once in a while.
Every person will connect with floating in a unique way, so trust your intuition to know how often you should be floating after getting through the learning curve - it usually takes everyone around 3 to 5 floats to get the hang of it.
Most people generally have reservations about being in smaller spaces, so it is a normal thing to have such feelings of claustrophia.
We know that floating can be vulnerable, so we made sure to get some of the largest float tanks available in the world. Anyone measuring under 7 foot 9 inches will have plenty of space to stretch-out and relax in our Canadian-made float cabins.
It is always your choice to keep the lights on during the float or to have the door slightly open. Please let your float host know if you would like to review these things beforehand.
The first few moments of your first float may be a bit anxious for anyone, but everyone settles into the experience rather quickly. If for some reason you cannot settle, you can simply end your float at any point. We do not charge for first floats that end very quickly.
It is best to float without any expectations, so we recommend not doing any research whatsoever into floating (or very little) and the experiences of other floaters.
If you chase any particular experience or benefit during a float, you may disrupt your experience by getting in your own way.
Our orientation video thoroughly covers everything you will need to know before floating. You can watch it by clicking here, but we recommend watching it right before jumping into your float so the details stay fresh in your mind.
We do not have any age limits.
Our youngest floater so far was 8 years old and our eldest was 90 years old.
For the younger floaters, we expect parents to use their discretion in determining what is best for their child. We kindly ask that parents with younger children hang out in the float room for their first float to ensure they're comfortable. After the first float, parents always know what is best for their child on subsequent floats.
All float times start on the hour of the day. The hours below show the first and last float of each day.
Sat + Sun - 9am to 7pm
Wed + Fri - 11 am to 8pm
Mon + Thu - 4pm to 8pm
Absolutely.
We have been told that the weightlessness is wonderful, especially later into the pregnancy. We have had expecting mothers float right up until their due dates. If you have any specific health concerns for mom and/or baby, we recommend speaking with your doctor about floating.
Having hosted thousands of new floaters, we can confidently say that it takes everyone around 3 to 5 floats to get the "hang" of floating or to get "good" at it.
As we are all sensory beings constantly being stimulated by the world around us, you will need a few floats under your belt to get acquainted with and comfortable in sensory deprivation and weightlessness.
The number of floats it takes for a floater to discover how floating works best for them and understand its depth of potential is relative to each person. The only way to figure out floating is to do it firsthand.
Our orientation video will help you get up to speed on floating best practices quickly.
Your head will be partly submerged for the duration of the float, so your hair will be getting wet (even if you're wearing a swim cap).
Please note that if your hair is recently dyed and the colour is still bleeding when wet, there are specific protocols and considerations that must be followed. We will cover these at the time of booking.
Please use the same approach as if you were going to a pool. Tampons and pads can also be found in our washroom.
There is around 1200 LBS of Epsom salt in each float cabin, so it would be much too costly and wasteful to drain and replace the water between floats.
Our float cabin filtration systems use a global industry standard to disinfect and sanitize the water between every floater. Our systems use a combination of particle filters, ozone, ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide to continously keep the water clean and safe.
Furthermore, the Dead Sea is appropriately named so due to salt's natural antibacterial qualities. It is worth noting that the Dead Sea salt concentration is around 32%, whereas our salt water is roughly 40%.
Because of how well our filtration systems operate and salt's natural antibacterial qualities, it is uncommon for us needing to completely change over the water. We lose around 10% of the water volume every week, so our routine water refilling and balancing salt levels constantly replenishes the water several times over a year.
Cannabis does pair well with floating and it is your choice to do so, but keep in mind that experiencing the initial pure "high" of floating is a worthy exploration. We find floating in a sober state to be best, especially during the initial learning curve.
Natural plant medicines like cannabis and small doses of psilocybin can be powerful tools in the exploration of consciousness and ourselves, and we welcome the gentle, sensible and respectul pairing of such tools with floating.
If you would like to chat about this topic further, please connect with Dominic directly. It's also worth noting that we strongly discourage pairing a float with powerful stimulants like alcohol, opiates and cocaine.
Our float rooms and common areas needed to be consistently safe and clean from the first day we opened over six years ago, and this commitment to cleanliness will continue to be a top priority long after this era of COVID.
Please visit our COVID page for full details.
Zero swimming skills are required.
Please keep in mind that the water is very shallow at only 11 inches in depth, and 1200 LBS of dissolved Epsom salt in our perfectly heated water ensures every human on this planet will float effortlessly no matter how big or small a person is.
We only allow one person to float in a float cabin at a time.
We can easily book yourself and your partner for a float at the same time but in your own seperate float rooms.
It is very rare for floating to dry out our skin and funny enough after hours of floating, your skin will not prune.
Salt water can "sting" a bit if you have any fresh cuts, scrapes, skin sensitivity issues (like eczema) or specific sensitive areas. It is also best to avoid shaving any part of the body prior to floating. We provide a packet of vaseline in your float room for an optional layer of protection.
Some folks are a bit sensitve to our city water, so you are welcome to bring your own body lotion to use following your post-float shower.
Music being played during a float is not offered at this time, as it is our belief that the best float experience is done in silence.
We highly recommend being mindful of your intake of caffeine, stimulants, alcohol and heavy meals before floating. Limiting the intake of these stimulants before a float will help to minimize their disruption and distraction during the experience.
Keep in mind that you also do not want to be dehydrated or hungry during a float. A little bit of water and a small light snack is recommended beforehand.
Doing any type of physical activity and even therapies like massage or physiotherapy are a great compliment to the float and are suggested before the float.
We have been hosting floats for over six years and look forward to doing so for many years to come.
Our float cabins have strong handles to help getting in and out easily. There is also an option to have a bench in your room - please simply request one during your visit.
My name is Dominic and my first float back in 2013 was life-changing. Three years later in October 2016, I opened the doors to this little peaceful pocket of space.
Our floats are 75 minutes - the longest standard float time in the city.
Most floaters generally need a window of 1.5 hours for the whole visit. It is always your choice to finish your float anytime before the time is up if you feel like you're done.
Yes, many floaters with employee benefits use a General Health Spending or Flex Spending account to cover their floats.
Please feel free to request an emailed receipt anytime for your benefits claim submission.
Floating is not yet covered directly like other benefits such as dental, physio or massage, so please contact your benefits provider to confirm how floating can be covered under your personal benefits program.
Pretty much nothing...
We will be providing the following amenities during your visit:
- Towels & Face Cloth
- Set of Reuseable Ear Plugs
- Vaseline Packet
- Blow Dryer
- Make Up Remover
- Q-Tips
- Supportive Neck Pillow by Floatease
- Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner by Carina Organics
You're welcome to bring a journal, water bottle and any specific things you may need to get ready for your post-float plans. There is a vanity area in the back where you can get ready.
Gentle music playing at the end of the float will let you know it's time to exit the float tank and rinse off.
It will be one of the best sleeps you've ever had.
Floating makes it very easy to reach deep states of rest, so it is common for floaters to think they have fallen asleep during a float. When you get into the groove of floating and figure out your path into that deep space within yourself, it can often feel like you're sleeping if you're not familiar with the deeper states of consciousness.
The buoyancy of our salty water makes it practically impossible to rollover without significant & deliberate physical effort on your part, so there is no need to worry about drowning.
You're basically doing nothing at all... just floating effortlessly in stillness and solitude.
All kinds of "stuff" can happen when we disconnect from gravity and all the distractions and stimulations that constantly surround us. To truly understand and appreciate what this "stuff" means, you have to experience floating firsthand.
Floating is best done naked.
You will be in your own private + lockable float room, so a bathing suit is not required. You are of course welcome to wear a clean bathing suit during the float if that is your preference.
Some people will feel the need to float weekly or monthly. Some may float alot over a short period of time. Others may simply go once in a while.
Every person will connect with floating in a unique way, so trust your intuition to know how often you should be floating after getting through the learning curve - it usually takes everyone around 3 to 5 floats to get the hang of it.
Most people generally have reservations about being in smaller spaces, so it is a normal thing to have such feelings of claustrophia.
We know that floating can be vulnerable, so we made sure to get some of the largest float tanks available in the world. Anyone measuring under 7 foot 9 inches will have plenty of space to stretch-out and relax in our Canadian-made float cabins.
It is always your choice to keep the lights on during the float or to have the door slightly open. Please let your float host know if you would like to review these things beforehand.
The first few moments of your first float may be a bit anxious for anyone, but everyone settles into the experience rather quickly. If for some reason you cannot settle, you can simply end your float at any point. We do not charge for first floats that end very quickly.
It is best to float without any expectations, so we recommend not doing any research whatsoever into floating (or very little) and the experiences of other floaters.
If you chase any particular experience or benefit during a float, you may disrupt your experience by getting in your own way.
Our orientation video thoroughly covers everything you will need to know before floating. You can watch it by clicking here, but we recommend watching it right before jumping into your float so the details stay fresh in your mind.
All float times start on the hour of the day. The hours below show the first and last float of each day.
Sat + Sun - 9am to 7pm
Wed + Fri - 11 am to 8pm
Mon + Thu - 4pm to 8pm
Absolutely.
We have been told that the weightlessness is wonderful, especially later into the pregnancy. We have had expecting mothers float right up until their due dates. If you have any specific health concerns for mom and/or baby, we recommend speaking with your doctor about floating.
Having hosted thousands of new floaters, we can confidently say that it takes everyone around 3 to 5 floats to get the "hang" of floating or to get "good" at it.
As we are all sensory beings constantly being stimulated by the world around us, you will need a few floats under your belt to get acquainted with and comfortable in sensory deprivation and weightlessness.
The number of floats it takes for a floater to discover how floating works best for them and understand its depth of potential is relative to each person. The only way to figure out floating is to do it firsthand.
Our orientation video will help you get up to speed on floating best practices quickly.
Your head will be partly submerged for the duration of the float, so your hair will be getting wet (even if you're wearing a swim cap).
Please note that if your hair is recently dyed and the colour is still bleeding when wet, there are specific protocols and considerations that must be followed. We will cover these at the time of booking.
We do not have any age limits.
Our youngest floater so far was 8 years old and our eldest was 90 years old.
For the younger floaters, we expect parents to use their discretion in determining what is best for their child. We kindly ask that parents with younger children hang out in the float room for their first float to ensure they're comfortable. After the first float, parents always know what is best for their child on subsequent floats.
There is around 1200 LBS of Epsom salt in each float cabin, so it would be much too costly and wasteful to drain and replace the water between floats.
Our float cabin filtration systems use a global industry standard to disinfect and sanitize the water between every floater. Our systems use a combination of particle filters, ozone, ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide to continously keep the water clean and safe.
Furthermore, the Dead Sea is appropriately named so due to salt's natural antibacterial qualities. It is worth noting that the Dead Sea salt concentration is around 32%, whereas our salt water is roughly 40%.
Because of how well our filtration systems operate and salt's natural antibacterial qualities, it is uncommon for us needing to completely change over the water. We lose around 10% of the water volume every week, so our routine water refilling and balancing salt levels constantly replenishes the water several times over a year.
Please use the same approach as if you were going to a pool. Tampons and pads can also be found in our washroom.
Cannabis does pair well with floating and it is your choice to do so, but keep in mind that experiencing the initial pure "high" of floating is a worthy exploration. We find floating in a sober state to be best, especially during the initial learning curve.
Natural plant medicines like cannabis and small doses of psilocybin can be powerful tools in the exploration of consciousness and ourselves, and we welcome the gentle, sensible and respectul pairing of such tools with floating.
If you would like to chat about this topic further, please connect with Dominic directly. It's also worth noting that we strongly discourage pairing a float with powerful stimulants like alcohol, opiates and cocaine.
Zero swimming skills are required.
Please keep in mind that the water is very shallow at only 11 inches in depth, and 1200 LBS of dissolved Epsom salt in our perfectly heated water ensures every human on this planet will float effortlessly no matter how big or small a person is.
We only allow one person to float in a float cabin at a time. We can easily book yourself and your partner for a float at the same time but in your own seperate float rooms.
It is very rare for floating to dry out our skin and funny enough after hours of floating, your skin will not prune.
Salt water can "sting" a bit if you have any fresh cuts, scrapes, skin sensitivity issues (like eczema) or specific sensitive areas. It is also best to avoid shaving any part of the body prior to floating. We provide a packet of vaseline in your float room for an optional layer of protection.
Some folks are a bit sensitve to our city water, so you are welcome to bring your own body lotion to use following your post-float shower.
Music being played during a float is not offered at this time, as it is our belief that the best float experience is done in silence.
Our float rooms and common areas needed to be consistently safe and clean from the first day we opened over six years ago, and this commitment to cleanliness will continue to be a top priority long after this era of COVID.
Please visit our COVID page for full details.
We highly recommend being mindful of your intake of caffeine, stimulants, alcohol and heavy meals before floating. Limiting the intake of these stimulants before a float will help to minimize their disruption and distraction during the experience.
Keep in mind that you also do not want to be dehydrated or hungry during a float. A little bit of water and a small light snack is recommended beforehand.
Doing any type of physical activity and even therapies like massage or physiotherapy are a great compliment to the float and are suggested before the float.
We have been hosting floats for over six years and look forward to doing so for many years to come.
Our float cabins have strong handles to help getting in and out easily. There is also an option to have a bench in your room - please simply request one during your visit.
My name is Dominic and my first float back in 2013 was life-changing. Three years later in October 2016, I opened the doors to this little peaceful pocket of space.
If you're ready to try floating, we would ❤️ to host your next float...
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The benefits below show the depth of potential when it comes to how floating helps people, but it is always best to float without any expectations.
BENEFITS OF FLOATING
Please click any point below to reveal the details. If you have any specific questions, please contact us anytime.
The experience of pain and tension - whether temporary or chronically - can be a significant distraction and disruption to our daily lives.
Many people who suffer chronic pain notice a moment of release from the pain as they suspend weightlessly in a gravity-free environment like floating. When our body is perfectly supported without any need to help hold itself up (like in the perfect buoyancy of float therapy), the pains within the body are given a beautiful moment to just let go, relax and reset.
Our body intiutively knows how to heal and reset itself so long as we give it space to do so. When the body is no longer has to try and hold itself upright or move around, there is a moment where the body’s intuition can start to do its magic.
Anxiety is basically our body’s natural response to stress. An accumulation effect that takes place (aka anxiety) when the energy of stressful situations starts to store in the body and mind instead of releasing.
Depending on the severity of the stress and how long it is being held for, anxiety can manifest into chronic physical, mental, emotional and energetic distractions.
Very basically, floating offers a space to shed and release this pent-up anxiety and reset our nervous system.
Famous athletes, like NBA star Steph Curry and NFL quaterback Tom Brady, regularely leverage the power of floating to perform at their best. Any athlete understands the familiar wear and tear of the body from various physical demands and movements, plus the pressure to consistently perform.
An athlete looking to maximize performance must prioritize the recovery of the body between these physical demands and the strenghtening of mental health.
Similar to injury recovery, the body and mind is given space to heal, reset and recover much more effectively by floating.
Floating offers space to venture further into our explorations of who we are and our place in this universe and experience of life much more intimately. Getting very subtle in a space of solitutude and stillness can amplify our prayers and connection to divine energy.
Chronic fatigue and exhaustion as a result of sleeping poorly has been experienced by everyone at some point. This could be a result of a busy life, a newborn baby, jet-lag and so on.
Deep rest and relaxation is much needed by many people but can be difficult to find. Floaters often report that their sleeping patterns improve following a float and that they feel so well rested afterwards.
Rest is always part of the recipe on the journey to recovery after an injury. The body will naturally swell to limit our mobility to force such restful states, however the constant forces of gravity on our body commonly distract these restful states.
Floating is the deepest form of rest our bodies can experience as there is no requirement to support the body in any capacity. Our bodies know how to heal itself intuitively, and while in complete suspension and not needing to participate in holding itself up, this self-healing ability inherently in all of us can effectively compliment our healing journey and recovery.
Minimizing the disruptive noise and distractions of our environment cultivates a space where our imagination can reveal itself much more effectively.
There are no limits where such creativity can be pointed, such as art, music, writing, business, relationships, personal growth, etc.
The randomness and severity of the symptoms can be very disruptive to the daily lives of someone diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Such symptoms are often triggered and made worse by external environmental stimuli. Based on the firsthand reflections of people that float with us, floating has helped improve their quality of life and managing the disruption of these symptoms.
It is easy for us to be triggered and distracted by our environment or our internal chatter and noise.
Floating reduces the external distractions significantly, so that we can be more present to our internal experience. Every time we become aware or “catch” our attention steering off into unproductive space and, it’s like we are doing a single repetition that strengthens our ability to be more present.
We can repeatedly catch ourselves much more effectively in a float and steer our attention back to the present, which will over time translate into improved mindfulness and more and more presence in our everyday experience outside of the float cabin.
Plenty of moments in our lives trigger an outpouring of emotions - both positive and negative. Such emotions are experienced and ideally quickly released, however sometimes we end up storing such emotions if they are not processed properly.
Overtime these emotions can lead to unhealthy consequences and problems with our overall wellbeing. There is a quality of safe space during a float (or meditation) that affords a moment to let go of or release these pent-up emotions.
A common concussion symptom is heightened sensitivity to external stimuli - primarily sights and sounds.
Resting and limiting exposure to these distractions is a common prescription. Floating is the most potent way people with concussions symptoms can experience a state of limited exposure to external distractions. In this space of sensory deprivation, the brain will be given space to rest, reset and heal.
The loss of a loved one or anyone close to hearts will always be difficult. Our headspace and heartspace can become quite distracted and overwhelmed by the emotions and struggle of managing this experience of loss and grief.
Giving ourselves a moment and a space to process the loss without distraction is a difficult thing to do, yet it is a powerful part of moving forward in a healthy way. Floating can offer a beautiful a safe space for the processing and integration.
This is a finer example to the introspection benefit of floating.
Various experiences from our childhood and over our lives have shaped and programmed the way we engage, interact and respond to life.
Many of our default programs run automatically without hesitation in various life situations that do more harm to us than good. Unfortunately, we can become blind to healthier alternative responses as we have always done it ‘this’ way (meaning the pattern of your programming).
Becoming more aware of your Self and witnessing the errors of outdated and unhealthy programs is the first step towards rewriting new and healthier programs. Floating, as a deep form of meditation, is an effective way to achieve such moments of clarity.
Increasing the knowledge and perception (aka awareness) of our direct experience within our life - whether physical, social, behaviours, reactions, emotions and so on - will offer us more opportunity to make better choices that honour ourselves.
Being more aware of your Self, your surroundings and others will make you better prepared for whatever life may throw your way.
On the fringe of the creativity benefit of floating, instant realizations and clarity of situations and circumstances surrounding any part of your life can be discovered and revealed during a float.
It could be a personal dilemma, relationship issues, business decisions, career choice, or really any other aspect of your life requiring an important decision.
Such moments of perspective and clarity could be confirming what you are currently doing or highlighting a need for a change of direction. Regardless though, these moments of clarity always seem to be right on point while our usual defences are down and we are much more receptive.
A main reason people seek the silence and solitude of a float is for the self-examination and observation of one’s own mental and emotional state and processes. Life has become increasingly busy, overwhelming and distracted, making it more and more difficult to find some quality time and space to check in with your Self.
Being in a space designed to minimize distractions, floating offers an opportunity to experience a potent moment with you and you alone. Improving the connection with your self will express itself in so many positive way within your life.
One characteristic of depression is the complete absence of feeling anything whatsoever.
When we remove ourselves from external sensory information and distractions and get subtle enough, we can start to reconnect and feel the sensations within ourselves.
A lack of confidence and connection to one’s self is a difficult place to be and overtime, can become disruptive to our quality of life. Floating will help you reconnect with your Self and understand who you are so you can move forward securely.
There are moments or experiences over a lifetime that contribute to unhealthy addictions. Such addictions can vary quite a bit - sugar, alcohol, drugs, entertainment, food, pornography, shopping, etc.
The introspective nature of a float may shed light on how we found ourselves struggling with addictions and maybe how to find our way out of them. These kinds of insights can be very empowering in steering ourselves back to a healthier expression.
The experience of pain and tension - whether temporary or chronically - can be a significant distraction and disruption to our daily lives.
Many people who suffer chronic pain notice a moment of release from the pain as they suspend weightlessly in a gravity-free environment like floating. When our body is perfectly supported without any need to help hold itself up (like in the perfect buoyancy of float therapy), the pains within the body are given a beautiful moment to just let go, relax and reset.
Our body intiutively knows how to heal and reset itself so long as we give it space to do so. When the body is no longer has to try and hold itself upright or move around, there is a moment where the body’s intuition can start to do its magic.
Anxiety is basically our body’s natural response to stress. An accumulation effect that takes place (aka anxiety) when the energy of stressful situations starts to store in the body and mind instead of releasing.
Depending on the severity of the stress and how long it is being held for, anxiety can manifest into chronic physical, mental, emotional and energetic distractions.
Very basically, floating offers a space to shed and release this pent-up anxiety and reset our nervous system.
Famous athletes, like NBA star Steph Curry and NFL quaterback Tom Brady, regularely leverage the power of floating to perform at their best. Any athlete understands the familiar wear and tear of the body from various physical demands and movements, plus the pressure to consistently perform.
An athlete looking to maximize performance must prioritize the recovery of the body between these physical demands and the strenghtening of mental health.
Similar to injury recovery, the body and mind is given space to heal, reset and recover much more effectively by floating.
Floating offers space to venture further into our explorations of who we are and our place in this universe and experience of life much more intimately. Getting very subtle in a space of solitutude and stillness can amplify our prayers and connection to divine energy.
It is easy for us to be triggered and distracted by our environment or our internal chatter and noise.
Floating reduces the external distractions significantly, so that we can be more present to our internal experience. Every time we become aware or “catch” our attention steering off into unproductive space and, it’s like we are doing a single repetition that strengthens our ability to be more present.
We can repeatedly catch ourselves much more effectively in a float and steer our attention back to the present, which will over time translate into improved mindfulness and more and more presence in our everyday experience outside of the float cabin.
Chronic fatigue and exhaustion as a result of sleeping poorly has been experienced by everyone at some point. This could be a result of a busy life, a newborn baby, jet-lag and so on.
Deep rest and relaxation is much needed by many people but can be difficult to find. Floaters often report that their sleeping patterns improve following a float and that they feel so well rested afterwards.
Rest is always part of the recipe on the journey to recovery after an injury. The body will naturally swell to limit our mobility to force such restful states, however the constant forces of gravity on our body commonly distract these restful states.
Floating is the deepest form of rest our bodies can experience as there is no requirement to support the body in any capacity. Our bodies know how to heal itself intuitively, and while in complete suspension and not needing to participate in holding itself up, this self-healing ability inherently in all of us can effectively compliment our healing journey and recovery.
Minimizing the disruptive noise and distractions of our environment cultivates a space where our imagination can reveal itself much more effectively.
There are no limits where such creativity can be pointed, such as art, music, writing, business, relationships, personal growth, etc.
The randomness and severity of the symptoms can be very disruptive to the daily lives of someone diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Such symptoms are often triggered and made worse by external environmental stimuli. Based on the firsthand reflections of people that float with us, floating has helped improve their quality of life and managing the disruption of these symptoms.
Plenty of moments in our lives trigger an outpouring of emotions - both positive and negative. Such emotions are experienced and ideally quickly released, however sometimes we end up storing such emotions if they are not processed properly.
Overtime these emotions can lead to unhealthy consequences and problems with our overall wellbeing. There is a quality of safe space during a float (or meditation) that affords a moment to let go of or release these pent-up emotions.
A common concussion symptom is heightened sensitivity to external stimuli - primarily sights and sounds.
Resting and limiting exposure to these distractions is a common prescription. Floating is the most potent way people with concussions symptoms can experience a state of limited exposure to external distractions. In this space of sensory deprivation, the brain will be given space to rest, reset and heal.
The loss of a loved one or anyone close to hearts will always be difficult. Our headspace and heartspace can become quite distracted and overwhelmed by the emotions and struggle of managing this experience of loss and grief.
Giving ourselves a moment and a space to process the loss without distraction is a difficult thing to do, yet it is a powerful part of moving forward in a healthy way. Floating can offer a beautiful a safe space for the processing and integration.
Increasing the knowledge and perception (aka awareness) of our direct experience within our life - whether physical, social, behaviours, reactions, emotions and so on - will offer us more opportunity to make better choices that honour ourselves.
Being more aware of your Self, your surroundings and others will make you better prepared for whatever life may throw your way.
This is a finer example to the introspection benefit of floating.
Various experiences from our childhood and over our lives have shaped and programmed the way we engage, interact and respond to life.
Many of our default programs run automatically without hesitation in various life situations that do more harm to us than good. Unfortunately, we can become blind to healthier alternative responses as we have always done it ‘this’ way (meaning the pattern of your programming).
Becoming more aware of your Self and witnessing the errors of outdated and unhealthy programs is the first step towards rewriting new and healthier programs. Floating, as a deep form of meditation, is an effective way to achieve such moments of clarity.
On the fringe of the creativity benefit of floating, instant realizations and clarity of situations and circumstances surrounding any part of your life can be discovered and revealed during a float.
It could be a personal dilemma, relationship issues, business decisions, career choice, or really any other aspect of your life requiring an important decision.
Such moments of perspective and clarity could be confirming what you are currently doing or highlighting a need for a change of direction. Regardless though, these moments of clarity always seem to be right on point while our usual defences are down and we are much more receptive.
A main reason people seek the silence and solitude of a float is for the self-examination and observation of one’s own mental and emotional state and processes. Life has become increasingly busy, overwhelming and distracted, making it more and more difficult to find some quality time and space to check in with your Self.
Being in a space designed to minimize distractions, floating offers an opportunity to experience a potent moment with you and you alone. Improving the connection with your self will express itself in so many positive way within your life.
One characteristic of depression is the complete absence of feeling anything whatsoever.
When we remove ourselves from external sensory information and distractions and get subtle enough, we can start to reconnect and feel the sensations within ourselves.
A lack of confidence and connection to one’s self is a difficult place to be and overtime, can become disruptive to our quality of life. Floating will help you reconnect with your Self and understand who you are so you can move forward securely.
There are moments or experiences over a lifetime that contribute to unhealthy addictions. Such addictions can vary quite a bit - sugar, alcohol, drugs, entertainment, food, pornography, shopping, etc.
The introspective nature of a float may shed light on how we found ourselves struggling with addictions and maybe how to find our way out of them. These kinds of insights can be very empowering in steering ourselves back to a healthier expression.
Float House is here
Edmonton AB
Float House is here
Edmonton AB
South of Whyte Avenue and on the West side of 102ST opposite the Roots Building ◉ main entrance (Blush Lane, Under the High Wheel, Wellness on Whyte, Overflow) and in between our neighbours Dorinku and Doing.
8148 102 ST NW Edmonton AB
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(780) 680-1337
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