Ready to float for the first time?
Floating is the Ultimate Escape
Floating in a sensory deprivation tank for 60-90 minutes can relieve stress, clear your mind, and allow you to escape the constant pressure from life’s daily stress.
Sometimes, people who have yet to experience Floating can bring fears or worries into the tank with them. It helps to learn about floating beforehand, so you can enter the tank feeling truly relaxed and enjoy the experience.
Helpful tips to consider before your first float
Don't wax or shave 8 hours before (salt can sting open wounds).
Nothing to bring but an open mind.
Everything you need is provided in our flotation rooms (towels, earplugs, shampoo, conditioner, and Q-tips).
A swimsuit is not necessary.
Consume as little caffeine as possible before your float.
Eat a light meal 1-2 hours before your float.
If you wear contacts, you’ll want to take them out before you float.
Please reschedule if you have had:
A spray tan in the last 48 hours
Temporary or permanent hair dye in the last 72 hours
A new Tattoo in the last 4-6 weeks
Step into Your Private Healing Oasis
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your appointment time. We will greet you, offer a tour, and answer any of your questions; we want you to feel welcome and relaxed.
Preparing to float
Once you have the private room to yourself, please remove all jewelry and insert earplugs.
Take a lukewarm shower to remove oils, fragrances, and hair products. Each room is fully equipped with soaps, toiletries, and linens for showering.
Dry your face to prevent distracting water droplets.
Slowly and carefully step into the tank.
You may want to loosely tie your hair back before you get into the tank, to prevent it from distracting you while you float.
During your float
Lie back, resting your head into the water, legs extended and arms over your head or at your side. Your ears will be under the water line, but your face will remain above it. Find what’s comfortable for you.
Floating can be mentally active or passive. You may set the intention to think through a problem or repeat mantras. Even with little meditation experience, you may find yourself in a meditative state.
Some people find that gentle music from underwater speakers helps them to relax. We can play anything on Spotify, so please let us know if you’d like to listen to a guided meditation or calming music while you float.
Tibetan Chimes from the Underwater Speakers will slowly fade in, letting you know when your appointment has come to an end.
After your float
When you carefully exit the tank, take a shower again to remove any salty residue. Once you’re dressed, please exit the room to make way for our next floater.
We have a blow dry bar with a mirror if you’d like to style your hair or put makeup on.
There is no need to rush. You are welcome to hang out, read, chat, make some herbal tea, or just bask in your post-float glow.
Have any more questions?
Please feel free to give us a call and ask away, or view our FAQ page.
The Beginner’s Float Special
We created Hope Floats with the goal of sharing the benefits of Flotation Therapy with as many people as possible.
Come in and relax at Hope Floats for the first time and receive three 60-minute float sessions for $195
Send a float to a friend or loved one
Flotation Tanks create a unique environment that promotes healing, both physically and mentally.
Floating is the perfect escape for anyone with an active or busy lifestyle, especially if they are already focused on healing the mind and body.