What if you approached your float not just as therapy… but as ritual? A salt bath ritual is ancient in its simplicity. Cultures across time have used salt water to cleanse, restore, and reconnect. When you float, you’re not just easing physical tension — you’re entering a deeply sacred pause.

Several studies have shown that floatation therapy improves sleep quality, sleep duration, and post-exercise recovery. Athletes, for example, often report falling asleep faster and waking up less sore after a float.

One of the most common concerns we hear before someone’s very first float is:“What if I feel claustrophobic in the tank?” It’s a very real worry — and a completely normal one. The good news? Most people who carry that fear discover that floating feels surprisingly spacious, even liberating. Let’s talk about why.

From weekend runners to world champions, athletes across disciplines are finding their way into the float tank. While some of the biggest names in sports — from NFL quarterbacks to Olympic gold medalists — have been open about using floatation therapy, you don’t need to be a professional to experience the same benefits.

When we remove the noise — literally and figuratively — the mind is free to wander, imagine, and reconnect with creative flow.

"A single one-hour session of Floatation-REST is capable of inducing a strong reduction in state anxiety and a substantial improvement in mood," says Justin Feinstein, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist and director of the Float Research Collective.

We get it — stepping into a float tank brings up curiosity about cleanliness. You’re immersing your body in water, and you want to know it’s safe, fresh, and cared for. At Jax-Zen, this isn’t just about meeting standards — it’s about giving your nervous system the space to let go fully. When you trust the water, you can truly relax. Here’s how we make that possible.

It’s a great question, especially in the Mississippi summer heat: “Will stepping into the float tank feel hot?” The answer might surprise you. Not Hot. Not Cold. Just… Neutral. The water in our float tanks is heated to match the temperature of your skin’s surface — about 93.5°F. This is called skin-receptor neutral. At this delicate balance, your body stops registering where your skin ends and the water begins. The air and water are in harmony with you. You’re not too w

Stillness isn’t nothing. It’s presence. And presence is powerful.

Unlike other recovery methods, floating allows the body to completely relax without gravity compressing the joints, spine, or muscles.

Beyond its calming ambiance, floatation therapy offers compelling benefits for nervous system regulation.