Treat your body + mind

Want to know more about what the power of salt, water and sensory reduction can do for you?

What is floating?

If you aren’t familiar with floating, you’re in for a real treat! It’s hard out there, with every day stress and distractions keeping you from deep healing and self-care. Floating is the ultimate way to rest deeply and feel refreshed and ready to face the world again!

Floating has been around a long time - over 60 years - and research shows that it has quite a few benefits including decreasing cortisone and increasing the feel good hormones like serotonin! Several studies have shown that people with anxiety see decrease in symptoms and increase feelings like serenity. Inflammation decreases and with it many have experienced pain levels go down as well.

You can have all this without lifting a finger. Just lay back and relax into all these benefits.

Whether you are here looking for relief from pain, stress, and anxiety, or want to deepen your meditation practice, our center can be a space that provides all these things in a comfortable and effective way.

Stress Relief

Q: I’m claustrophobic - what if I feel trapped?

During your float, you can leave the tank door open, or vented. Glow orbs that float on the surface of the water are also available upon request. Your intro will be full of helpful information so you can create the float you want. Still not sure about a closed tank? Then give our open float tank a try!

Q: What if I get bored or my mind won’t shut off?

It’s totally normal for those new to floating to encounter boredom or mind racing. The great news is your body and mind will get the benefits of floating no matter what, and our expert staff has several techniques for you to navigate these little road bumps in the meantime.

Q: What if I don’t understand the process or I have a question?

Even if you have no idea what floating is or how it works, it still works. You can relax into the experience and just trust the process. And if you have a questions, our staff is dedicated to making sure you feel supported and comfortable on your journey.

There is a deep relaxation that can't be found anywhere else but in the float tank. With 90% of gravity off your body and very little sensory input, your central nervous system gets a break. During the float your body decreases the release of hormones and neurotransmitters that have a stressful effect on your body and increase the beneficial chemicals such as those feel-good endorphins. Your body is completely supported, bobbing on the surface of water and the result is profound relaxation.

Chronic Pain

People are finding relief every day from symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Low Back Pain, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scoliosis, and more. The Fibromyalgia Research Study is over, but you can see the results from the first study online. If you live with chronic pain, we will soon be launching our Float4Health program. Head over to our Float4Health page to see if you qualify.

PTSD

More and more stories are coming out of people using float tanks as part of their journey with PTSD. Clinical research has begun at LIBR in 2016 and we look forward to the results and certainly hope they reflect the stories we hear at Float Nashville of people finding relief from PTSD symptoms, less anxiety and better sleep.

Pregnancy

During this important time, the float tank creates a nurturing, quiet environment where Mama and baby can enjoy a time to bond and prepare for birth. Floating is safe for pregnancy and can help alleviate backache, swollen ankles and sore feet, joint pain, exhaustion, stress and anxiety. After birth, floating is a wonderful way to relax and recharge and can even help bridge gaps in a new mama's sleep schedule.

Meditation

Reaching a deep meditative state (the theta state) can be difficult. Most of us only experience it briefly before falling asleep at night. We know how good it is for our brains to disconnect from the constant noise and input of our digital world, but this same noise can make a regular meditation practice hard to achieve.In the unique environment of the float tank, brainwaves slow down and slide right into that theta state in even the most inexperienced of meditators. In fact studies show similar brain activity happens in the tank that one sees in high-level meditators.

Creativity

Artists and entrepreneurs, rejoice! Studies indicate that floating may suspend the dominance of the detail-oriented hemisphere of our brain, allowing the right hemisphere to run free without interference and giving you greater access to creativity, visualization and imagination which can lead to solving problems. Float House has as great article on creativity and floating. Check it out!

Anxiety

Recent float research has been focused on anxiety and the results are promising! In a study released this year, research conducted at the Human Performance Laboratory at Karlstad University in Sweden showed statistically significant stress reduction, increased energy, decreased anxiety and depression when compared to the control group. And six months later all benefits, except depression, were going strong. In an article in TIME magazine regarding floating and research it was said, "The ongoing research is in its very early stages, but Feinstein and his team are seeing that floating tamps down anxiety in the brain in a way that rivals some prescription drugs and meditation." *

*this study has been completed and the results are exciting! More information coming soon.

Recovery

Our Float Tanks

Float Rooms 1 & 2- We have two traditional enclosed style float tanks. You are free to leave the door open or closed and are in complete control of your experience the entire time.

With plenty of room to stretch out, it is a favorite with peeps who want the classic float experience.

Float Room 3 is our Open Float Tank. The controls, just in reach of your hands, allow you to turn on and off the overhead light. You get the same experience without the tank door!

FLOAT ROOM 1

FLOAT ROOM 2

FLOAT ROOM 3

CLOSE UP OF TANK

WELCOME! We are always excited to meet new guests. Float Nashville exists to provide healing experiences to help you relieve pain and stress, and lower your anxiety. We have a cozy, safe space with a welcoming staff to guide you through your relaxing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of results should I expect?

One of the first things people notice when they get out is a general relaxed feeling. Stress hormones decrease, muscle tension fades away, and feel good hormones increase.

Sometimes you don’t notice all the results right away. But it is not uncommon to sleep better that night, or even find that things that would irritate you easily don’t really bother you as much (think Nashville traffic).

I’m claustrophobic - what if I feel trapped?

Do I need to prepare in some way?

There really isn’t any preparation necessary. But some people like to wear loose, comfortable clothing so it is easy to dress in a post float relaxed state. We provide everything you need including a shower in your room, bath products (body wash, shampoo, conditioner), towels, earplugs, and more. There is also a hairdryer in the restroom if you need to dry or style your hair before you leave. Complimentary water and tea is available!

What if I get bored or my mind won’t shut off?

What if I don’t understand the process or I have a question?

I’ve heard I need to float regularly to experience the benefits, what if I only want to try it once?

Floating even once can yield great short term results for our clients. Floating 3 times will give you the best sense of what floating can begin to do for you. For the best long term, life-changing results, we recommend floating at least 2 times a month. Just like other health practices (gym, yoga, diet) when you float regularly and within shorter time periods, the results are evident. The difference with floating is that you don’t have to do any work.

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Restrictions Include

You will not be permitted to float if you have any of the following conditions or in any of the following situations:

Infectious skin or respiratory disorders
Open wounds
Incontinence
Epilepsy or serious mental conditions
A high-risk pregnancy
Have colored, toned or permed your hair within 14 days
Have fresh tattoos, please wait 4 to 6 weeks or until your tattoo is fully healed
Have fake tanned within 5 days
Under the influence of any drug or alcohol
*Under 18 without parental presence

*ALL minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the session

For further details please see the waver

Float Waver

Cancellations/No Show: Session time is valuable. We honor your time by being present and reserving that space specifically for you.

If your session is cancelled within 24 hours of your booking time, your float credit will remain on your account for future usage.

If you cancel your session with less than 24 hours notice or are a no-show to your schedule appointment, you will be charged for the full amount of your float.

To cancel, call us at (615) 567-7222 or simply send us an email.

Late Arrival: Arriving late for a float or service may require us to shorten the length of the service, with full charges applied, so as not to inconvenience other customers.

Refunds: There are no refunds for gift cards, gift certificates, memberships, Float Series/Packages, and/or purchased/booked floats.

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