Floatation Therapy and Tanks

What Is Floatation Therapy

At the Float Institute, our flotation therapy service combines the relief of zero gravity with a calming unplugged environment, allowing your body and mind to recharge. Whether you’re a world traveler with jetlag, a gym junkie, or just hunched over a desk all day, floatation therapy is the perfect way to unwind.

Floatation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation therapy, involves lying in a float tank filled with a highly concentrated saltwater solution. This solution is typically made with Epsom salts, allowing you to float effortlessly on the surface due to the increased buoyancy.

How Does Floatation Therapy Work

Think of floatation therapy as a vacation from gravity (and the rest of the chaos that comes with being a human). The weightlessness of the water, darkness, and silence frees your body and mind from strain and distraction. While you experience this sensory deprivation, your mind enters a meditative state—free to be creative or blissfully blank.

Is Float Therapy Sanitary

Yes! We clean our tanks between every session to ensure your experience is totally hygienic. There’s no pee in the pool. Just salt and water.

How to Prepare for Floatation Therapy

To make your float session as dreamy as possible, there are a few things to keep in mind:

– Apply Vaseline to any cuts to avoid irritation from the saltwater

-Don’t shave or wax the day of your appointment

-Avoid caffeine for at least 4 hours before your float so you don’t feel jittery or distracted

What to Expect Upon Arrival of a Float Therapy Session

When you arrive at the Float Institute in Sterling Heights, one of our friendly staff will escort you to your room. They’ll show you around, and then leave you to enjoy your float. Everything is included, so don’t worry about bringing your own towels or earplugs. After showering off and going to the bathroom, step into the super buoyant salinated water and lie down. You’ll pop right up like a cork! You can choose whether or not you want ambient lighting or music during your float, and whether or not to shut the pod door. For a full sensory deprivation experience, turn it all off baby. After your 60–90 minute session, you can shower again using our soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

What Are Other Benefits of Floatation Therapy?

Floatation therapy offers several benefits for mental health, primarily by providing a unique environment that promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction. Here are some of the key mental health benefits:

• Stress Relief: The sensory deprivation experienced during floatation therapy helps to significantly reduce cortisol levels, the body’s main stress hormone. This reduction in stress can lead to improved mood and a sense of overall well-being.
• Anxiety Reduction: Floating can induce a deep state of relaxation that is akin to the effects of mindfulness or meditation practices. This environment helps to quiet the mind, reducing symptoms of anxiety and promoting a peaceful mental state.
• Enhanced Creativity: The deep relaxation state achieved through floatation can also stimulate creativity. With the reduction of external stimuli, the brain can shift its focus from sensory processing to richer internal thought processes, potentially boosting creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Improved Sleep: Floatation therapy can help reset the body’s biological clock and improve sleep patterns. The deep relaxation achieved through floating has been shown to alleviate insomnia and enhance the quality of sleep.
• Mental Clarity and Focus: Post-floatation, many individuals report increased clarity of thought and improved focus. This can be attributed to the theta state—a brainwave state associated with deep meditation and REM sleep—commonly experienced during floating.

These benefits make floatation therapy a compelling option for those looking to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental wellness in a unique and effective way.

Schedule a Floating Therapy Session Today

If you’re ready to experience total zen, book your floatation therapy appointment today. You won’t be able to travel through space with your mind like Eleven on Stranger Things, but you might get close! For the best flotation therapy in Michigan, come on over to the Float Institute. Also check us out on Facebook and Instagram!