What To Expect

Float sessions are 90 minutes total. Including: 10-15 minutes pre-float & post-float for a shower & change and 60 minutes in the Float Tank. After your float our staff then require 15 minutes per room for us to clean the room for the next customer.

We provide just about everything you need at the centre, so just bring yourself and any vanity products you may need. **We no longer provide vanity products at this time. If you wish to use the vanity please bring your own products (hair dryer, hair brush, hair and skin products)

Float Rooms are private so you can keep any personal belonging in safe in your room while you float!

You Cannot Float If...

You are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
You have a fever, cold or flu like symptoms.
You have any communicable or infections diseases, illness or skin disorder.
You have knowingly been infected with COVID-19 or been in contact with anyone infected with COVID-19 (for at least 14 days)
You have epilepsy or if your epilepsy is not under medical control.
You are incontinent.
You have a recent tattoo (within 4-6 weeks), or large open skin wounds.
You have not recently dyed your hair. (within the last 2 weeks or if its still bleeding colour)

If any of these apply you cannot float and will have to reschedule once you can meet these requirements. Thank you!

If in any doubt that floating is right for you, first check with your health care provider.

Float F.A.Q.

The Float - Tips To Optimize Your Experience - Pre Float

Before You Arrive

If this is your first time floating, here's how to best prepare:

Avoid caffeine for 3-4 hours before your float.
Avoid shaving or waxing for at least 1 day before floating.
Try to eat a light meal 60-90 minutes before your float.
Make sure to use the washroom before your session so you are not distracted.
You will be asked to remove any outdoor footwear. You may bring slippers or indoor shoes of you wish.
Please remove any jewelry before floating.
If you wear contacts, bring something to put them in.
Please try to arrive about 15 minutes before your appointment
Prior to your float we will ask you to fill out a waiver and a member of our staff will give you a walk through of our space/go over float procedures and answer any questions you may have.

Tips To Optimize Your Experience - Durning Your Float

During Your Float

Float Procedures

You do not need a bathing suit as rooms are private and it is recommended that you float in the nude.

If you do not like water in your ears - insert the earplugs – they work best if you put them in dry ears before you shower.
Shower and rinse off using the unscented pre-float body wash and shampoo.
Dry your face and hairline completely.
Dry and cover any skin sensitive areas with the provided non-petroleum jelly (Re: 3/4 - The salt-water solution may cause an irritation by getting in your eyes, nose, mouth or by contacting any skin sensitive areas (eg. fresh cuts - scrapes - psoriasis - private areas for some women)
Get into the tank and allow yourself time to adjust and feel comfortable.
Feel free to experiment with different body and arm positioning: some options include arms above your head, fingers interlaced behind your head, arms by your side, hands on your belly, and anything else you find comfortable! There is no right or wrong way to float – body position will vary for each individual based on spinal alignment, past injuries, etc.…
Feel free to take the mini pool noodle into the tank for extra support behind your head. \
To achieve a deep state of relaxation, find a comfortable position and let the water settle.
If at any time you get salt-water in your face, use the towel and spray bottle provided on the tank handle.
When your session comes to an end, soft music will gently fade in through underwater speakers.
Stand up before exiting the tank and allow yourself a few moments to re-adjust to the post-float world, letting the water drip off of your body while you take a few deep breaths.
Exit the tank. The floor might feel slippery – mind your step.
Shower thoroughly, being sure to rinse all of the salt-water from your body and hair. (If you get any salt-water in your ears, be sure to take the vinegar ear rinse into the shower with you.)
Get dressed and exit the room.

Tips To Optimize Your Experience - Post Float

Post Float

Post-Float Procedures

Please take any belongs with you when leaving the room. (Please do not exceed the allotted time in the room (15 mins after music ends/once pump stops running) as to adhere to Float Tank Barrie’s cleaning schedule and to be respectful of the next floaters appointment time.)
There is a vanity or your convenience at the front of the hall. If you wish to use the vanity we have hair dryer, hair brush, hair straightener provided but please feel free to bring any of your own products from home to fix yourself up in any way
Relax and enjoy a cup of tea in our lounge.
Book your next float Enjoy the post-float GLOW!

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of our staff – enjoy your Float!

Suggested Frequency?

Starting out, for truly optimal results, floating 2-4 times a month for 2-3 months is a great way to dive into the practice. For those really keen, floating once a week is incredible. However, even 1-2 floats / month for 4-6 months is a great start too.

IT MAY TAKE A FEW FLOATS...

Many people can easily sink into the depths of a float session on their very first try. However, we are all formed by our life experiences a little differently and for others it make take 2-3 floats before a deeper connection is made, this is normal. It is in our experience that the floaters whom have a regular meditation/yoga practice grasp the learning curve of floating a lot faster.

Once you've cleared your first 10 floats, done within one of the frequencies suggested above, you should be able to to see how floating can benefit you and your life. Then typically 1-2 floats / month is a great place to be. Even taking little breaks is good and then coming back with greater intensity (e.g. 3 floats in 2 weeks) is excellent.

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