Seacoast Flote: Relax, Recharge, Reset
Today I went to Seacoast Flote for my first float. My beautiful cousin Candy gifted me this session for Christmas. I am so grateful for this experience. Candy, I love you. <3
I was nervous and excited at the same time. I was nervous mainly because the thought of being in a pod of water in complete darkness with no sound for an hour was a bit frightening. Let me tell you, it's nothing like that at all.
The staff was super friendly and helpful. I was taken down to the "Metta" tank. This was bigger than the pods I had seen photos of.
Once inside, they will explain the process to you. Basically, you take a pre-float shower, wash off your makeup and bandage any open wounds. The rooms are very private and have locks on them so you feel really comfortable. You can float in your bathing suit or naked. I decided on going naked. Whichever you prefer is fine.
After showering and putting my ear plugs in, it was time to float !! Once in the tank, you close the door behind you and you have the option to shut the lights completely, leave them on one color, or let it rotate through Red, Pink, White, Blue, Amber, and Orange. I decided to try it completely dark for about 20 minutes.
While in complete darkness, I just floated, letting go of everything and anything that passed through my mind. I really wanted to stay in the moment. I was easier than I thought it would be for me. It felt like what floating through space would feel like.... only with air. Lol. It was very freeing, and during my next float I will try to go longer in complete darkness. I feel like it was good for my body, mind & soul. Just letting go.... of everything.... I was at peace.
Once your time is up, you take a post float shower to remove all the salt. A nice hot shower was a perfect ending to the hour long float, which is set at body temperature. Change and then you have a full bathroom across the hall that even has a hair dryer in it. Very convenient.
These two pictures on the wall are a great representation of what I'd just experienced
After changing and what-not, your invited to go hang out and chill in the lounge. I drank hot Peppermint Tea and flipped through the pages of some inspirational books. They also have a therapy light for Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Inspirational book I picked up to read while sipping tea.
After relaxing a bit I was ready to browse the store.
I had an amazing experience and I will definitely be back for the monthly membership once I get back to work. I found the experience relaxing, calming, therapeutic & inspiring.
Recommendation to new floaters: don't rub your eyes !! :)
To experience your own float session, and to find out more information about all the services offered at Seacoast Flote, visit their website.
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