How the 90‑Minute Float Works
Float therapy uses water saturated with Epsom salt and warmed to about 93.5°F (skin‑neutral temperature). In a private tank you float effortlessly because the high salt concentration supports your body; sensory inputs like light and sound can be removed so your nervous system can shift into deep relaxation. The 90‑minute length gives extra time for that shift to deepen.
Before your session a staff member explains setup, safety, and options — lid open, soft lighting or full darkness, and music if you prefer. You can exit any time and many guests fall into a safe semi‑sleep state because the dense salt keeps you buoyant. Towels, earplugs, shower products, and post‑float amenities are provided to make your 90‑minute experience seamless.
What longer time provides
Longer floats reduce the initial adjustment period — the first 20–40 minutes are often spent releasing neck and shoulder tension, after which many people enter theta‑like brain states associated with deep meditation. That extra uninterrupted time increases opportunity for sustained relaxation and mental clarity without external cues, which some clients report translates into better rest and lowered daily tension.
For chronic pain, athletic recovery, or deep meditation practice, 90 minutes lets you work past initial physical guarding and reach longer periods of weightlessness and stillness. Regular sessions—weekly to monthly depending on goals—offer cumulative effects; choose 90 MINUTES when you want more uninterrupted time to explore relaxation, recovery, or meditation practice.
Preparing for your float
A few simple preparations improve your float: avoid shaving the day of to prevent salt stinging, remove contact lenses, and skip heavy caffeine for easier relaxation. Arrive a few minutes early for a brief orientation; our private rooms include roomy showers, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, earplugs, and clean towels so you don’t need to bring products from home.
Our Hermitage location is convenient off Lebanon Pike and I‑40 for commuters and close to Percy Priest Lake for weekend visitors; evenings and weekends are popular with families. The 90‑minute single float session is priced at $70, and we recommend booking ahead during peak months (January, November, December) when holiday stress increases demand.
