[Edited 15th May 2026]
“Genuinely looking forward to the chance to experience sensory enhancement!”
It was when someone said this to me before we even opened that I got thinking about the sensory aspect of floatation…
Have you ever tried closing your eyes for a little while when outside in the dark, and then opening them again to find how much more you can now see?
Maybe you now notice the stars in the sky, the moonlight, far off streetlights, or other details you just missed before?
Imagine if you could do that with all your senses. If you could shut them off for a delicious break from over-stimulation. Then come back again to find your senses reawakened…
Escape from distractions
Floatation provides a really special environment to escape sensory overload, which is like nothing else.
The lights in the float room are on a motion sensor, so they go off when you’re in the pod, and they come back on again when you step out.
You are in control of the light in the float pod. Of course if you prefer to leave it on that’s fine, you are in control. However if you choose to turn it off, you will experience absolute darkness, a complete lack of visual input. We think it’s pretty magical!
The floatroom is carefully designed and soundproofed to minimise the ingress of any sound from outside, to ensure a peaceful float.
The float environment is carefully maintained to ensure a neutral scent.
Supportive environment
The water is saturated with Epsom salt, which provides complete buoyancy. There’s no pressures on your body, which you might feel when in bed or sitting down.
Many people find that due to the support of the salty water, floatation helps with relaxation and pain relief.
The water is maintained at skin temperature. After a while you might find you can’t tell where your body ends and the water begins.
We suggest you float naked, so that you’re not even feeling the friction or pressures of a swimsuit. (Don’t worry – you have your own private room with a lock on the door.)
Emerge and enjoy
When you emerge, this is when you may particularly notice the sensory enhancement, as you experience things anew.
You can sit in our relaxation lounge, which is a space for you. There are comfy chairs and complimentary organic herbal teas. Books to peruse, creative materials to play with, and lovely local art for you to enjoy… or you can simply ‘be’.
At Float in the Forest we have the additional benefit of being in the wonderful landscape of the Forest of Dean.
When you come out of your float if you wish you could go for a walk. Experience this amazing landscape with a newfound awareness of the colours, sights, scents and sounds of nature.
