Floating, also known as sensory deprivation, is an innovative relaxation method that restores balance to the body and mind.
In our words – floating is relaxation within reach.
Floating
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How does it work?
A floating session takes place in a specially designed cabin filled with water enriched with a high concentration of Epsom salt, allowing you to effortlessly float on the surface. This unique experience promotes deep muscle relaxation and mental calm.
During floating, you are completely isolated from external stimuli, leading to a profound state of relaxation. It’s an ideal solution for those experiencing pain, working in a sedentary job, or simply seeking a break from daily stress to relax both body and mind. Sessions start at 60 minutes, leaving you with a lasting sense of tranquility and balance.
Benefits for body and mind
Stress reduction
Nowadays, stress is an integral part of life. Floating sessions allow full relaxation and focus, which helps reduce tension and stress (floating reduces cortisol by as much as 32%). It’s also an opportunity to get away from daily worries.
Deep relaxation
Our floating sessions allow you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. The high concentration of salt water makes you float on its surface, your body relaxes and your mind enters a state of relaxation.
Better mental condition
Floating has a beneficial effect on your state of mind. This state of relaxation promotes meditation and focus, which can help improve mental and emotional health. During floating, your brain has a chance to reach theta and even delta waves.
Pain relief
Floating has a beneficial effect on pains. By eliminating gravitational pressure on joints and muscles, a floating session helps relieve back pain, muscle pain and even fibromyalgia.
Healthy lifestyle
Introducing floating sessions into your life is a step toward a healthier lifestyle. It is not only relaxation, but also an investment in your physical and mental health.
Regeneration
Your body deserves a little attention. Float sessions at Five Senses Float Spa allow for physical regeneration. This is the time when the body can fully relax and gain energy for the next challenges.
Magnesium
Floating is an excellent way to replenish magnesium deficiency, which is found in our salt water and is absorbed through the skin during the treatment. This provides excellent nutrition for the body and gets rid of cramps
Pregnant women
A floating session can help mothers-to-be achieve a deep state of relaxation, relieve stress on their joints, get rid of back pain, better understand their bodies and better control them during pregnancy. It is also an excellent way to offset the swelling that often accompanies pregnancy.
Skin condition
The high concentration of salt in the water has a beneficial effect on the condition of your skin. Floating sessions help to smooth out wrinkles, as well as cleanse the skin of toxins, which contributes to a more youthful appearance.
Floating Session Experience
Preparation
It all begins with a greeting and introduction to the procedure.
Before your session, we will tell you about floating and answer any questions you may have to alleviate any concerns.
After the interview, you are left in a room that is for your private use only.
It is here that you will prepare for the session, take a shower and use the cosmetics and accessories available (Vaseline for minor wounds or earplugs).
Immersion
After a short preparation, you enter our cabin, which is filled with filtered water with a high concentration of salt.
The very first stretch of your hand towards the water makes you feel its lightness.
This is the beginning of your relaxation and a moment of respite.
Duration of floating
When you find yourself in the water, you begin to experience the incredible sensation of floating.
Water supports your body, eliminating gravitational pressure.
It’s a time you can spend as you like – meditating, relaxing or just enjoying a moment of respite.
Floating lasts 60 or 90 minutes.
After the session
After the floating session, you have time to yourself so that you can return to everyday life at your own pace.
Take advantage of the shower, which is located in our float studio, and use the cosmetics and our full equipment.
Additional information
You should know that after each session, the water in our cabins is regularly filtered and disinfected, ensuring complete comfort and hygiene during the session.
Our float studio is equipped with two float rooms (for a total of two people – there is no possibility of double floating in one cabin), so you can experience floating in the company of a loved one.
Frequently asked questions
What if I can't swim?
There is no way to drown in a floating cabin! Thanks to the buoyancy of the water, whose salinity is higher than in the Dead Sea, your body floats. In addition, the water depth is only 30cm, so you have nothing to worry about.
What if I'm claustrophobic?
Our floating cabins have often hosted people with claustrophobia. The cabins, unlike the chambers we don’t have, are very spacious and allow you to move freely inside.
For beginners who are claustrophobic, we recommend starting a floating session with the door to the cabin ajar and slowly closing it.
It also helps to think that the cabin can be lowered at any time to find yourself in a spacious bathroom!
What if I am afraid of the dark?
The choice of lighting in the cabin is up to you..
You have three options – complete darkness (which we recommend for the full floating experience), starry lights on the ceiling, or cabin lighting.
What if I am afraid of my thoughts?
This is a common concern of our visitors. This is completely normal!
With you in mind, we have created a meditation and breathing practice podcast. Their job is to help you enter a state of total relaxation.
If this does not help – we recommend other practices, such as counting sheep or stars on the ceiling.
What if I get bored?
Focus on your breathing, count the stars on the ceiling, count down from a hundred – in short, use practices that will keep you focused.
If that doesn’t work, use the time to stretch (which, by the way, is an interesting experience when you float!) or just lie in the salt water, which has a number of good uses for your body.
What if I have psoriasis, AD or other skin diseases?
If you don’t currently have scabs or open wounds, this is not a contraindication—in fact, it is even recommended, as pharmaceutical-grade salt aids in skin regeneration and smoothing, helping to reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Nonetheless, remember to mention any medical conditions in the health questionnaire provided to you before the session!
What will I do for 60 minutes?
Float! That’s all and that’s all.
This is a time for you, your well being and your body.
If you are concerned about boredom or your thoughts, look at the relevant sections above.
Do I need a swimsuit?
We do not recommend floating in a swimsuit, as once wet, it can cool your body, causing distraction and discomfort.
Floating sessions are best experienced naked.
Do I need a cap? I don't want to get my hair wet.
You can’t avoid getting your hair wet.
In order to get full relaxation, you need to relax your head and neck, submerging it under water. However, rest assured, the water will only cover the line of your ears.
You will not be threatened by anything. What’s more – salt brine is good for your hair.
If I get weak?
Use the alarm button.
Our staff will be notified and will be there in the blink of an eye to assist you.
Do I have to lock the door?
For comfort and efficiency of the session, we recommend closing the door, but remember that you are in full control of the session and you can swing the door open at any time, leave the cabin and return when you are ready.
Why did we create such a place in Gdansk?
We wanted to create a place in Gdańsk where you can experience deep relaxation and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Why choose floating at Five Senses Float Spa?
We first saw Floating by watching an American series. We knew right away that this was it. We believe that relaxation and taking care of your body is the key to well-being. Floating sessions help you relax, relieve pain and regain harmony. It’s the perfect solution for those with a sedentary lifestyle, those struggling with stress, or anyone looking to take better care of their body.
Whether it’s your first time floating or you’re already an experienced floater, you’ll find a place for yourself in our float studio. At Five Senses float spa floating takes place in floating cabins, which, among other things, provide more space and comfort than floating chambers.
