Nepsis Floatation Inc. 325 Main St. Antigonish, NS B2G 1E2CA
Frequently Asked Questions and other information
How long do I float for?
You have various lengths of time for your float! We recommend you give yourself a one hour window for the shortest float and a two hour window for the longest, especially if it's your first float. We have a waiver for you to sign and then we want to spend some time with you walking you through the process and answering any questions you might have. You are required to use the facilities and have a shower before and after your float. We provide soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, and facecloths. You just need to show up!
How do I float?
The pod is filled with about a foot of water and several hundred pounds of Epsom Salt. It's the salt that makes you float. It is reportedly 10X more buoyant than the Dead Sea.
The float room is yours for the time you've booked it, with complete privacy. You shower before hand, dry your face, put in your ear plugs, and get into the pod. We have provided you with a HALO to rest your head if you choose.
Lay back, stretch out, get in a comfortable position, and let go. Deep breaths help you relax and enjoy the journey in your mind. You can go to sleep too, although bouncing in and out of the Theta state is where you want to be.
We will let you know the float is over with gentle, groovy music.
What about feeling claustrophobic?
It's really hard for your mind to panic when your body is so relaxed. It takes about 15-20 minutes for your mind to step in tune with what's happening with your body. The physical feeling of floating is being lifted up, rather than being closed in, but if it makes you feel better to have the door to the pod open, you go right ahead. You need to create the environment that makes you comfortable.
What does Nepsis mean?
Nepsis is a really old word! It roughly translates to "focused energy after rest" and has roots in Orthodox Christianity. In theology, it represents that space where you and "God" can communicate. "God" being any deity, energy source, representative, or inner source that helps you have the energy to make you, you! We are not affiliated with any religious organization, however we do appreciate all discussions of connection as it relates to you, in faith or otherwise.
Research
Dr. Justin Feinstein, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, is studying the short and long term effects of floatation on anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and blood pressure. You can watch a really long but good video of his presentation at the Float conference in 2017. https://youtu.be/unTpXWINj3U
We have plans for research too, and will keep you posted as it develops.
Social Entrepreneurship
We are looking to partner with organizations to help sponsor individuals and families so they can experience the benefits of floatation therapy.
Float It Forward Program
We have a program where you can earn floats for yourself or donate them to a not-for-profit organization and help sponsor someone who really needs to float.
If you recommend people to float with us, and they purchase a package, you will earn 10% off your next float. You can use this 10% right away, or you can bank it to build towards a free float for yourself. You can also choose to donate it. We will be responsible for finding an organization to service. This is a great program that helps you, helps us, and helps others.
