IS THE FLOAT TANK HOT?

This Float Fact was originally published in August 2022 and has been lovingly updated to reflect what we’re hearing from our float community today.

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 warm, not too cool — just perfectly supported in stillness.

Once you settle in, your brain stops receiving temperature signals altogether. That’s part of what makes floating so unique: the boundaries between you and your surroundings seem to dissolve.

🧠 Why Neutrality Matters

This isn’t just about comfort — it’s about your nervous system.

✅ A Pause for Your Sensory SystemYour skin is constantly sending messages about heat, cold, pressure, and texture. In the float tank, those signals quiet down. Without temperature variations, your nervous system can rest more deeply.

✅ Effortless RelaxationWhen you’re neither shivering nor sweating, your body doesn’t have to work to regulate itself. You can let go of effort and sink into a state of ease.

✅ Deeper Mind-Body ConnectionWith no “hot” or “cold” distractions, your awareness can turn inward — a space where clarity, creativity, and calm often emerge.

🌞 Floating in the Mississippi Summer

If you’re worried the tank might feel like stepping into a hot tub on a July afternoon, rest easy. The experience is nothing like that.

Unlike heated pools or spas, the float tank isn’t designed to raise your body temperature. Instead, it’s more like entering a neutral cocoon — a pause from the oppressive heat and humidity outside.

Think of it as a sensory vacation: no sweat, no sunburn, no noise, no gravity. Just you and the quiet.

✨ A Note from the Heart

We know trying something new — like floating — comes with questions. We’re here to answer them gently and create a space where you feel completely at ease.

When you’re in the tank, the world outside fades away. For an hour, you’re free from temperature swings, sensory overload, and the constant demands on your body and mind.

This is your reset button.

💦 Ready to experience the calm for yourself? Book your float here or call us at 601-691-1697. We’d love to hold the space for you.

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