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"Floating is letting go of all of your senses … resting your body; exploring your mind and soul. " -- Dylan Schmidt

Floating is a way to pause the hectic, saturated world and enter a state of deep mental and physical relaxation. By giving yourself a break from the endless input of sensory experiences, your mind has a chance to recharge, rest and emerge to face the world with renewed perspective and energy. Otherwise known as floatation-REST (restricted environmental stimulation technique), floating is backed by research and offers immense potential for personal growth and healing. 

During a float, you step into a quiet, warm, private spa called a float tank and lay back on water in which 1000 pounds of Epsom salts have been dissolved. The water is more dense than the Dead Sea, so you will float right on top — we promise! This means that, after normalizing to the silky water, you will have no tactile input on your skin and no pressure points running along your body. You will be fully supported, and you will expend no physical energy to maintain your position in the water. The water is kept at a constant temperature of around 94.5 degrees, which feels warm at first but soon becomes almost imperceptible. The line between the air and the water becomes blurred. When you choose to turn out the lights, your eyes can rest in a comforting darkness that is the same if you open or close them. External sounds are kept to an absolute minimum through extensive soundproofing throughout Rivers Relaxation, earplugs and the design of the tanks themselves.

Without the need to pay attention to changing stimuli, keep yourself vertical, navigate traffic, or have a conversation (unless with yourself), resources which are otherwise devoted to these and other tasks are free for use in problem solving, creative exploration, learning, or simply meditation, rest and relaxation. Floating is a 60-minute savasana in a powerfully relaxing environment.

Emerging from a float is an experience in itself. Senses are sharpened, the mind is refreshed and the world may appear more vibrant. The feeling is often one of peace, relaxation, happiness and calm attentiveness. We encourage you to explore this state in conversation with our staff and others coming out of floats in our lobby. The effects of floating last for hours to days afterwards and have the potential to last much longer.