Float Harder

01/31/2026

Floating in a sensory deprivation tank triggers a deep relaxation response that causes the brain to release high levels of endorphins—natural, “feel-good” chemicals—leading to profound stress relief, pain reduction, and euphoria. The combination of warm, Epsom salt water and zero sensory input decreases cortisol and adrenaline, while boosting endorphins, which can improve mood and alleviate anxiety long after the session ends.

01/29/2026

No, floating in a sensory deprivation tank does not make you permanently taller. It can, however, lead to a temporary increase in height due to spinal decompression in a zero-gravity environment.

When you float in the highly buoyant Epsom salt water solution, your body is completely supported, creating a zero-gravity environment that relieves pressure on your joints and muscles. This lack of gravity allows the intervertebral discs in your spine to decompress and rehydrate, similar to how astronauts experience a temporary height increase in space. This spinal elongation is a temporary physical effect. Once you return to an upright, gravity-bound posture and resume your normal daily activities, the effects of gravity will cause your spine to compress again, and your height will return to its standard measurement.

01/25/2026

We will be closing early today due to the pending storm. Our last Float will begin at 3pm and we will close at 5 PM to get you home safe. On Monday, January 26 we will open at noon and close by 10 PM. We will keep you updated if anything changes.

01/24/2026

Floating offers significant relief for menopause symptoms by reducing stress, improving sleep, and soothing joint pain through deep relaxation and magnesium absorption. The, buoyant, Epsom salt-infused water helps lower cortisol levels—a key trigger for hot flashes—while easing physical discomforts like aches and insomnia.

01/17/2026

Floating is great for rehab because its zero-gravity environment removes pressure from muscles and joints, while magnesium-rich water reduces inflammation and aids muscle recovery, accelerating healing from injury or intense exercise, relieving pain, and calming the nervous system for deep mental and physical rejuvenation.

01/10/2026

JUST BRING YOURSELF
We provide everything you need to float!
No need to bring a swimsuit or towel, towels are provided and swimsuits are discouraged. If you wear contacts, you’ll want to bring a case to keep them in while you float. Feel free to bring any personal items you may want for after showering, such as a hairbrush or deoderant. FLOAT
Consider these important suggestions before your appointment to optimize comfort during your float:

You may want to eat at a light meal beforehand, both hungry and full floating can be distracting. Avoid having too much caffeine, as it will be easier to relax without. Avoid shaving to reduce any stinging sensation.

01/08/2026

We’re very excited to welcome back VetTune for a pop-up event on January 22 from 10 AM to 5 PM with their roXiva Light therapy. For this event appointments are 20 to 25 minutes in length, depending on selected sessions. This event is exclusively for Float Harder members at $25 per person and complementary for veterans and active duty personnel. Please give us a call to reserve your spot. 207–400–5187.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Float Harder. We wanted to express our gratitude to all of our floaters, new and old. Whether you’ve been focused on healing, on a spiritual journey, or just looking for that occasionally “reset” we feel honored to be able to keep your head above water (pun intended).

01/01/2026

12/27/2025

Floating euphoria refers to the blissful, relaxed State achieved through floatation therapy. The near weightlessness and deep calm release dopamine, endorphins, and reduce cortisol, promoting mental clarity, physical, relief, and profound relaxation.

12/20/2025

Float therapy can significantly help with head pain like migraines and tension headaches by reducing stress, easing muscle tension (especially in the neck/shoulders), and absorbing magnesium (a natural muscle relaxant) from Epsom salts, creating a sensory-deprived environment that calms the brain and lowers cortisol, though clinical research is still ongoing for some conditions like TBI. It promotes deep relaxation, which can prevent headache triggers and improve sleep, offering a holistic approach to pain management.

12/17/2025

Wondering what The Float Research Collective does? They raise money for clinical studies on Floatation-REST at universities and hospitals and construct dedicated float clinics and a data platform to support research. They perform clinical trials on conditions like anxiety, PTSD, hypertension, chronic pain, and eating disorders. The data collected from recreational float centers to build a large dataset for broader research. Their aim is to get floating recognized and prescribed by doctors as a natural, effective treatment.