Floating Explained

What is floating?

Floatation therapy is the practice of lying back in one of our world-leading floatation tanks and experiencing a blissful, healing state of deep rest.

500 kg
Epsom salt per pod
34.5°C
Water temperature
60 min
Standard session
3
London locations
The Experience

Four senses, removed

Floating works by systematically removing the inputs your brain normally processes — creating a rare state of total sensory rest.

Total darkness

No Sight

The pod light switches off completely, removing all visual stimulation. You can reactivate it anytime — but most floaters choose the dark.

Near-total silence

No Sound

Our pods and rooms are specially designed to eliminate external noise. Gentle music opens and closes your session — then pure quiet.

Zero gravity state

Weightlessness

Half a tonne of Epsom salt creates buoyancy so effortless your muscles fully release, your spine realigns, and your body becomes truly still.

Skin temperature match

No Touch

Air and water are heated to exactly 34.5°C — skin temperature. Within minutes, the boundary between body and water dissolves completely.

Step by step

Your first float

A typical session from arrival to afterglow — here's what to expect.

01

Arrive & shower

Shower before your float to remove oils and prepare your skin for the salt water.

02

Enter the pod

Step into your private float pod and find a comfortable position lying on your back.

03

Let go

The water holds you effortlessly. Close your eyes, breathe, and allow your mind to settle.

04

Deep rest begins

Within 20–30 minutes most floaters reach a deep meditative or theta-wave state.

05

Gentle return

Music plays softly 5 minutes before your session ends, easing you back to awareness.

06

Relax & reflect

Towel off, enjoy herbal tea in our relaxation lounge, and absorb the afterglow.

Float pod
500 kg
Epsom salt per pod
34.5°C
Skin temperature
Why float?

Benefits for body & mind

The effects of regular floating compound over time — most people notice the biggest shift after their third session.

Stress Relief

Cortisol levels drop significantly. Floaters report leaving sessions feeling deeply calm and centred.

Better Sleep

One float can equate to 4–6 hours of deep sleep — ideal before big events or to reset your rhythm.

Physical Recovery

Epsom salt absorbs through skin, reducing inflammation, easing joint pain and accelerating recovery.

Mental Clarity

Free from distraction, the brain enters a creative state. Many floaters report breakthrough moments.

Blood Pressure

Regular floating reduces blood pressure and heart rate, supporting long-term cardiovascular health.

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Floating in zero gravity, free of external stimulation, the brain finally gets to rest — and in that rest, something remarkable happens.

Floatworks — London's largest float centre
Ready?

Experience it for yourself

New customers: 2 floats + 2 Red Light Therapy massages for £99. The best way to discover what floating can do for you.