Floating Guidelines

Therapy Centre in Bury St Edmunds

Before you come

	If you wear contact lenses please bring along something to put them in because it's advisable not to wear them - just like a swimming pool
	Don't forget to bring along your towel and your personal toiletries (We provide shampoo, conditioner, body soap and hair dryers).
	You are more than welcome to bring your own music on tape or CD (regular or MP3) to listen to in the tank. Soft music or spoken word works best to allow you to relax

On your first visit to floatation please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session so we can explain to you what floating is about and what to expect

On arrival

	On your arrival (first float only) will ask you to complete a short registration form and you will then be shown around the float room and the tank demonstrated
	We also ask you to switch off your mobile phone so as not to disturb other clients who may be floating or just chilling out
	Before entering the tank room, if needed, please make use of the WC

Once in the Float Room

Close and lock the door behind you. Please change into the slippers provided and leave your shoes on the rack provided

	Please remove clothes and jewellery. Most people prefer to float in their birthday suit, but you can wear a swimming costume if you want to. Either way, it's up to you
	Please shower and wash hair prior to entering the tank
	Complimentary ear plugs are provided in the tank rooms if you wish to make to use of them. If you do, it's best to fit them before showering

	Minor cuts & grazes (or if you have shaved the same day as floating) should be sealed with Vaseline prior to entering the tank as the salty water will sting. The Vaseline is pre-spread on individual paper sheets for hygiene and will be found in a container in the tank room
	Our tanks have low level lighting on the outside so you can find your way round the room in the dark

	We recommend that you turn off the room lights using the pull cord adjacent to the room door before getting into the tank. However if you prefer, you can leave the room lights on
	Although your head will be fully supported by the water, there is a neck pillow in the room that you can take in the tank should wish to use it

Commencing your experience

Step into the tank slowly holding onto the side of the tank. Sit down slowly, then lay down and relax. Use the internal buttons to control the internal lighting and hood position as you wish

Avoid getting the water in your eyes and mouth. It's not dangerous but will sting a bit and also does not taste nice. There is a flannel and fresh water spray provided in the tank to clean your eyes and mouth should you need to. It's also a good idea to dry your fingers on the flannel before touching your face whilst you are floating. The water and flannel are located on the right side adjacent to the emergency call button inside the tank

If you have chosen to have music played in the tank, it can be played for the duration of your float or for the first 10 minutes of your float to help you relax and the last 10 minutes to start bring you back to the "real world"

People have said that the floatation experience sometimes subconsciously encourages your body to slowly move and stretch

	At the end of the session, the music will finish (dependent on what you have chosen) and the hood will automatically open. At this point sit up slowly and allow your body to re-orientate for a short while. Should you wish to leave the tank before the hood is opened, press the black internal door button on the left hand side of the tank
	When the hood is in it's up position, stand up slowly and scrape excess water from your body using your fingers as the water is different to tap water and does not readily run off your body. Leave the tank carefully, again, holding onto the sides of the tank. Remove your ear plugs if you used them and enjoy an invigorating shower to wash away the salty water
	To enable the tank to clean itself after your float, after you have stepped out of the tank, please could you close the hood to start the cleaning process

After the float

After dressing, please make use of the hair drying / makeup facilities if needed and help yourself to the complimentary chilled water adjacent to the reception or other beverages in our chill out room. The chill out room is located on the 1st floor and is available for you to use as long as you wish, unfortunately it is only accessible via stairs.

For clients who cannot use the stairs, please make yourselves comfortable in our spacious reception area and we will be more than happy to get beverages for you. We recommend that you make use of this facility for at least 10 minutes after floating to allow a gentle transition back to the real world to maximise the full benefit of your float

Remember - The benefits of floating are cumulative and maximum benefit is achieved after only 3 sessions!

And if you really enjoyed it, why not try a longer session, please contact us for details.