I-Float Experience

Last fall I came across a company that was starting up in our area called I-Float. The company features pods that are filled with water and chemicals that you go inside and just float. Why you ask? Well there are numerous benefits to this sensory deprivation floating pod.

I was very curious about the idea of floating in a sensory pod, so I did a little research and found that it is known to help with numerous issues like stress, pain relief, and so much more. I wanted to try it out for myself and decided to sign up for their newsletter in hopes to be one of the first to do so and receive a free session – which I did!

Habitual clients and advocates of sensory deprivation will tell you that the longer you float, the better it gets and the more your body rebuilds. In the Isolation Tank, there is no need to fight gravity or deal with sensory input, which allows your body to reallocate that energy. Some people float to relieve stress and significantly reduce anxiety, some float to eliminate chronic pain, while others float to fight addiction–and all experience true relaxation, allowing muscles to fully release and expedite recovery.

https://i-float.ca/benefits

After a busy holiday season, no major outdoor camping trips in sight, and a high stress time in my career with exams coming up fast (as well as a second semester to start planning), I decided it was the perfect time to use my free one-hour session.

Prior to my appointment I checked out the I-Float website where they have a demonstration video as well as lots of good information about floating and the benefits of multiple floats.

I arrived at the building and was greeted by the lovely owner and she explained the process and what to expect. I was assigned my room and headed in for this experience.

You are required to shower, remove any make up, and it is your choice to float in your bathing suit or your birthday suit.

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As I entered the pod, a la birthday suit, I was greeted with a lovely glowing light, some music and soft silky water. The water is temperature neutral, which means it is the temperature of your skin, so it is difficult to determine where the water is, giving you that full sensory deprivation feeling.

After a few minutes of adjustments, the music stopped and the outer room lights went out. I closed my eyes and just floated. It took a few minutes to find the position that was the most comfortable for floating and soon I was drifting off into a light sleep. Yes, I actually fell asleep for some time.

I am unsure how long I was asleep, but I flinched and woke myself up. At that point I found that I was actually getting really warm in the pod and decided to open it just a few inches to let some of the cooler air from the room enter.

Not too long after I had opened the pod, the outer room lights came on, the music started again, and my float time was over. That hour actually passed faster than what I was anticipating.

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Once I exited the pod, I showered, had a drink of water, and went back out to the check in room. It was quite the experience and something that I just might have to go again to try.

Have you ever experienced one of these float pods? I would love to hear about what you thought in the comments below. Thanks for reading.