Arrival & Check-In: A Calm Start

When you arrive, we guide you to your private float room. Each room includes everything you need: a shower, fresh towels, earplugs, petroleum jelly for small cuts, optional neck support, and of course—your float tank. We’ll give you a quick overview of the session, answer any questions, and make sure you feel fully at ease before you begin. No rush, no pressure—your experience moves at your pace.

Preparing for Your Session

Before entering the tank, you’ll take a quick shower to remove body oils, lotions, or deodorants. This helps keep the water clean and allows your body to settle more comfortably in the saltwater. After your shower, you simply step into the tank and close the door or lid to your comfort level. You control the environment the entire time—lights on or off, music or silence, door open or closed.

Floating: The Sensory Reset

Once you lie back, the water does all the work. With over 1000 pounds of Epsom salt, it effortlessly supports your body, creating a feeling of weightlessness. The water is heated to skin temperature, so after a few minutes it becomes difficult to tell where your body ends and the water begins.

Most people find their breathing slows, their muscles loosen, and their mind begins to drift. This is the core of floating: your nervous system finally gets permission to rest. Some people meditate. Some think creatively. Some fall asleep—and that’s completely safe. There’s no “right way” to float; the experience meets you where you are.

During the Session

Especially on the first few floats, in the beginning you may notice your thoughts bouncing around. That’s normal. Your brain is simply decompressing from everyday stimulation. As the session continues, mental chatter fades and your body relaxes more deeply than you can replicate anywhere else.

A lot of our new clients tell me that time feels strange inside. Minutes flow into hours or visa versa. Then they have a sense of worry that they overstayed their welcome. That’s normal and nothing to worry about! There’s a gentle alarm that will bring you out of your state, that’s your 2 minute warning. Then if you’re still in the water 2 minutes later, a filter turns on which gently pushes water around. 

If you need to stretch, adjust positions, or use the neck support, feel free. Move slowly—saltwater is dense—and let your body find what feels best. If you get salt in your eyes, use the fresh water bottle inside the tank. We’ve thought of everything so you can stay comfortable.

Ending Your Float

Soft music fades in when your session is over. You’ll sit up slowly, leave the tank, and take a warm, unrushed shower to rinse the salt away. Most people walk out feeling lighter, quieter, and surprisingly refreshed—almost like waking from the deepest nap of your life.

You’re welcome to relax in our post-float area, rehydrate, and take your time before re-entering the world.

This is also the perfect opportunity to utilize The Haven. That’s our meditation/massage chair room. For a $10 donation you can spend as long as you want in there.

What You Might Feel Afterward

Everyone’s first float is different, but common experiences include:

• A quieter mind

• Looser muscles

• A sense of “emotional reset”

• Reduced pain or tension

• Better sleep that night

• A feeling of clarity or uplift

Many people say their second or third float is even better as they learn to settle in more quickly.

Final Thoughts

Your first float isn’t something you need to master—it’s something you simply allow. Whether you come for stress relief, pain support, creativity, or just a break from the noise of life, floating gives you a space to return to yourself.

When you’re ready, Float Boston is here to guide you through every step. Your only job is to show up, breathe, and let the water take care of the rest.