October Float Notes
Float Notes – Monthly reflections, offers, and float wisdom from Stasis Float Center
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”
—Etty Hillesum
Your Nervous System on Float: Parasympathetic Activation Explained
September came and went in a flurry of school schedules, shifting routines, and full calendars. But even amidst the busy-ness, many of you found your way into the float tank and the difference showed.
As for me? I hit a wall. After a unique networking retreat event later in the month, I came home completely fried. As an introverted ADHD’r, I pushed past my social threshold even though I prepped beforehand. That night, I sat alone in a dark room, tuned into some bilateral beats, and zoned out with Tetris on a Game Boy to reset my brain. It helped a lot.. but the next day, I still felt it: a mental drag that wouldn’t lift.
Thankfully, I had a float scheduled. I popped on our waterproof headphones, selected a binaural track, and gave myself 90 minutes of nothing. Just weightlessness and slow, 4 second box breathing. And that was the real reset. I didn’t feel the lingering tension after that float. I felt calm. Focused. Grounded.
So what actually happened in that tank?
It’s all about the parasympathetic nervous system, the branch of your autonomic nervous system responsible for rest, digestion, and recovery. It’s the opposite of your fight or flight mode. When you float, you reduce sensory input. No gravity, no screens, no notifications. This tells your body it’s safe to shift gears. Your heart rate slows. Cortisol levels drop. Digestion improves. Breathing deepens. And your brain gets a chance to truly rest.
Many people describe their first float as “the most relaxed I’ve felt in years” and that’s not just a vibe. It’s a real physiological shift. Over time, regular floating can help your body practice this state more often, even outside the tank.
If you’ve been feeling drained, mentally overcooked, or just a little overstimulated by fall, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to white knuckle your way through it. The float tank is waiting. Your nervous system will thank you.
Glenn Runyan, Owner
Stasis Sound:
A Salt Room Meditation Experience
Allison Graff is back in our Salt Room with Stasis Sound! This guided sound meditation experience is designed to help you still the fluctuations of the mind through soothing tones, breath, and awareness.
🗓️ Held the 2nd Friday of each month, this seasonal series will next be held on Friday, October 10th, and offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself through contemplative sound and mindfulness practices in the healing environment of our Salt Room.
Whether you're new to meditation or returning for a deeper layer of stillness, this class offers a moment of calm in the middle of your month.
🧂 Suggested $25 donation to the provider upon arrival
🪑 Space is limited. Registration is free, and required to reserve your spot
✅ BECOME a Float Member and receive the meditation FREE
This is a beautiful opportunity to experience a deep state of calm and clarity in a unique meditative environment. Whether you’re continuing your wellness routine or trying something new, Stasis Sound is an event you won’t want to miss.
Reserve your spot online or give us a call to sign up. If you're unable to attend after registering, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone on the wait-list. Your courtesy helps make space for others seeking a moment of peace.
📅Reserve Your Spot Now!
🌊 Build Your Float Foundation
If you’ve been wondering what floating could really do for you, or you’ve floated once and felt curious, or maybe it’s been sitting on your wellness list for a while, now’s the perfect time to truly explore the experience.
Our Float Foundations Starter Bundle is designed for exactly that.
For $158 (a $237 value), you’ll receive 3 float sessions and when you complete all 3 within 3 weeks, we’ll add a 4th float absolutely free. That’s potentially 50% off and the perfect way to build a practice that actually sticks. Don’t worry if you can’t make the timeline, the 3 bundle credits won’t expire anytime soon!
Why 3 floats? Because the first float is often about getting comfortable. The second is where you settle in. By the third, most people begin to unlock the real benefits. And that 4th float? It’s your bonus moment of mastery.
Whether you're looking to reduce stress, sleep better, recover faster, or just disconnect for a while, this bundle gives you the time and space to see what floating can really offer.
💧💧💧 Available once per guest.
🎯 Build a foundation. Create a ritual. Feel the shift.
✨Grab the Float Foundations Starter Bundle Here!
A page from our Float Notes!
Each float is personal. Every entry in our in-store journal reminds us just how powerful this space can be. Don't forget to leave your own reflection next time you visit.
