1,100 lbs of Epsom salt. Body weightless. Mind silent. One of the deepest forms of rest available to the nervous system.
Float experience — also known as sensory deprivation experience — is a deeply restorative experience in which you float effortlessly in warm water, completely supported by 1,100 lbs of dissolved Epsom salt. This highly buoyant solution creates a sensation of complete weightlessness, removing all gravitational load from your body while eliminating external light and sound. With all sensory input removed, your mind rapidly descends into a profound meditative state. Your brain begins producing theta waves — the same deeply creative and restorative brainwaves that occur just at the threshold of sleep. Many clients report feeling calmer, looser, and deeply restored. The experience is designed to quiet the nervous system and support whole-body relaxation.
Duration: 45–120 minutes. Price from $110.
We provide all the amenities you will need: towels, slippers, robe, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, earplugs, ointment for scratches, and water. You are welcome to bring a hairbrush or anything else you feel you might need.
You may wear a swimsuit or choose to float nude. The room is entirely private, so you are free to float in whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
Many pregnant clients find float experience comfortable and relaxing, particularly during the second trimester when the buoyancy provides welcome relief from the weight of pregnancy. Always consult your OB/GYN or midwife before floating during pregnancy. We recommend waiting until the second trimester and obtaining clearance from your healthcare provider before booking.
Our pods are incredibly spacious — approximately 8 feet in length and 6 feet in width. You have complete control over the lighting, music, and position of the canopy door. The experience of sensory deprivation also tends to erase your perception of boundaries, making the space feel limitless.
Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions or concerns prior to booking an experience.
The water is treated with a combination of filtration, UV sterilization, and disinfectants to ensure a fully hygienic environment. The extremely high salt concentration is also naturally antimicrobial.
Every room and pod are thoroughly sanitized before each use. We maintain rigorous cleaning protocols between every single client.
It is completely safe to fall asleep. The saltwater will keep you buoyant at all times, and the controlled environment ensures your safety throughout your experience.
It's best to avoid heavy meals or alcohol before your experience, but a light snack is fine. Being too hungry can be distracting; being too full can be uncomfortable.
Floaters must be at least 14 years old. Guests under 18 must have a parent or guardian present.
Frequency varies by individual goals and preferences. Some people float weekly for chronic pain management or athletic performance, while others do it monthly as a self-care ritual. See our Recommended Frequency section above for guidance.
We recommend removing contact lenses before your float to avoid potential irritation from the saltwater. Bring a case if you wear contacts.
We recommend avoiding shaving for at least 2 hours before your float. Any stinging from saltwater on freshly shaved skin will fade within minutes, but it can be distracting during the early part of your experience.
If your hair was dyed less than 3 weeks ago, please wait. Salt water can cause color to bleed or fade, and any color still running in the shower means it is not yet safe to float.
SoliVana Wellness Lab is a private wellness sanctuary in Redwood City, California offering fourteen evidence-informed experiences: Float Experience, Fire & Ice Contrast Experience, Halotherapy Experience, Red Light Experience, PEMF Experience, EMTT Pulsed Magnetic Experience, Pressotherapy Experience, NeuroVIZR Brain Reset Experience, Bowenwork Experience, Vibration Plate Experience, Biofield Energy Healing Experience, BioEnergetics Scan, Zyto Scan, and Body Composition Analysis.
Address: 1922 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063. Phone: 650-564-4325. Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00am–8:00pm.