Graviti, the center for flotation and sensory isolation in a capsule in Bordeaux

GRAVITI, the "sens"-ational Float Center in Bordeaux

Who hasn't dreamed of feeling the effects of weightlessness? Suddenly, you have the power to soar like a bird, gravity leaves you, and you can leave all the everyday worries and troubles behind as you float away... And what if I told you that you could experience something similar at GRAVITI in Bordeaux, but in a private capsule filled with salty water? You might know the concept: for 1 hour, on the surface of water that is 4 times saltier than the Dead Sea, your muscles stretch and relax to relieve joint pain, but also (and most importantly) to help you unwind deeply. It’s a session for well-being, where you have nothing else to do but let your body and mind find peace!

The Benefits of Floating 

If you’ve watched Stranger Things, it’s hard not to imagine Eleven in a pool or a tank, observing some scenes from the outside while shutting off her senses… (Don’t worry, we won’t spill any spoilers, we’re not here for that, right?!) Thankfully, in real life, despite some similarities, you come out just as relaxed as after a deeply refreshing meditation session. You’re not there to save the world from nasty demogorgons! (Hopefully…)

Thanks to the 80% reduced gravity, your body feels like it's freed from all kinds of weight. The Epsom salt used is a powerful antiseptic, known for its remineralizing and decompressing properties. It helps your muscles and joints recover and also treats skin issues like acne, eczema, or psoriasis. Among the long list of benefits from a floating session, we find: a reduction in pain (chronic, premenstrual, etc.), faster muscle recovery, improved sleep quality, a boost in creativity, help with quitting certain addictions, assistance against post-traumatic stress, and general stress through lowering cortisol levels… And so much more. Only benefits.

Breathe, clear your mind

In the capsule, you isolate yourself from the world by getting rid of visual and auditory "distractions." The goal is to fully regenerate yourself, from your toes to your brain. Moreover, what we call "beta brainwaves," associated with alertness and activity, gently give way to "theta waves," characteristic of REM sleep, linked to mindfulness meditation and letting go. That's why this process is excellent for the mind, both for learning, memory, and relieving anxiety and overwhelming emotions.