Floating and swimming in water as old as mankind but the floating tanks themselves were developed in the 1960s by John Lilly a who was reseaching into meditation and it's effect on our physiology and psychology. During an experiment into sensory deprivation he discovered that his test subjects enjoyed the feeling of deep relaxation in the tank.

The Floating Tank is filled with water salt mixture kept at body temperature, the saturation of epsom salt ensures that you float in the water providing a feeling of weightlessness like a cork in water.

The most fascinating feature of floating is the unusually deep level of physical and mental relaxation achieved. Floating reduces the subjective feeling of stress, eases pain and produces a feeling of physical and mental well being.

The floating tank eases you gentle out of the day to day hussle and bussle and into a state of deep physical peace and relaxation while simultaneously producing a feeling of mental clarity. The tank is insulated against sound and light and the salt water is kept at body temperature, thus reducing all outside influences to a minimum.

How can floating help?

possible physiological benefits: 

• reduction in the load applied to the spine, muscles and joints - Entlastung von Wirbelsäule, Muskulatur und Gelenken – eases acute and chronic tension
• Improvement of slipped disc problems, sciatica, tears and sprains
• a noticable reduction in chronic pain such as Migranes
• aids the healing processes
• aids the immune system
• reduces high blood pressure, and slows the pulse rate
• opens the blood vessels and thus increasing the flow of blood to all cells
• noticable reduction of stress related bio-chemicals such as cortisol, ACTH, lactate and adrenalin in the blood
• positive, healing effect on the skin for example, Psoriasis, Neurodermatitis and Acne
• an improvement from rheumatic complaints
• reduction of jet lag symptoms
• an improved feeling of well being due to the production of endorphines

Mental benefits: 

• synchronises the brain hemispheres
• increases concentration, creativity and productivity
• helps compensate for the environmental stimulus satiation

Combinations

You can intensify the effect of floating by booking a wellness treatment such as; Shiatsu, CranioSacral, foot reflex zone massage, wellness massage.

What does floating cost?

45 Minutes                      45 Euro

60 Minutes                      60 Euro

Information before floating for the first time:

1. We provide you with towels, shower  and skin care products, ear plugs and a hair dryer.
2. We recomend that you remove all jewelery and contact lenses.
3. It is forbidden to float under the influence of psychogenic medicines, alcohol or drugs.
4. Please don't float if you don't believe you are capable of getting in and out of the tank by yourself.
5. You shouldn't float if you have a strong cough.
6. unfortunately it is not possible to float if you suffer from an untreated epileptic illness.
7. we recomend that you use the ear plugs we provide.
8. Please switch off your mobile phone.
9. small skin blemishes or cuts can cause a brief burning sensation. It is however possible to cover these with Vaseline.
10. Please wait at least 14 days after dyeing or colouring your hair as it may cause a discolouration of the water.
11. For purely hygenic reasons please don't use float tank shortly before and during menstruation.

If you have any questions or simply want to book floating please contact us at the following address.

FloatGruenwald@aol.com