Welcome

 Welcome to the official website of the Floatation Tank Association in the UK (FTA). Here you will find a wealth of information on floating, a handy tool to find your nearest FTA accredited float centre and the ability to purchase gift vouchers that can be used at any of the FTA member centres.

Vouchers  A gift voucher is the perfect way to introduce a loved one or colleague to the benefits of floatation. FTA float vouchers are unique as they are redeemable at any of the centres listed here and are available for purchase online

Floating

 Floating, floatation, float therapy... whatever you choose to call it, it is quite simply the most incredible means of stress relief and relaxation available. The 25cm of super-saturated salt solution creates an environment similar to the Dead Sea which enables the individual to float effortlessly on the surface. As the water is heated to skin temperature it is virtually impossible to distinguish between parts of the body that are in contact with the water and those that aren't, thus creating the illusion of floating in air.

The Tank and how it works

 Unless you are an astronaut, this is the only situation you will encounter where your body is free from the forces of gravity. Every single muscle in the body is allowed to relax. With ear plugs in and, if you wish, the tank's interior lights off, the quietness and the darkness allow the mind to drift into the deepest state of relaxation possible. This in turn balances the brain: that is, reduces the activity in the left (logical) side of the brain and increases activity in the right (creative) side. For the first time, both sides of your brain are in total harmony. When you consider that we normally only use 11% of our total brain power, you can see that a session in the tank enables us to tap into a huge, previously unavailable source of creativity, imagination, self-visualisation and problem solving.

Find your nearest centre

Enter your postcode or town to find a float centre near you.

Featured centre

Eau de Vie, Oxford OX4 Eau de Vie was set up to be a welcoming and accessible natural health care centre. With our key location in Oxford, we are able to attract a wide range of people to the centre, from those who have a long-standing interest in alternative therapies to those who have little knowledge or experience. In the 7 years that we have been trading we have seen a dramatic change in the perceived status of complementary health care, our customer base has rapidly expanded to include people from all walks of life. Presently our customers are as diverse as life, ranging in age from new born to 90. For more information click here

The Association

The FTA is a non-profit making organisation run by its members to educate the public about the benefits of floating and to promote best practice in the industry. Each member abides by a Code of Practice to ensure the safe and ethical provision of floatation therapy.