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Float Madison
5 ★★★★★ 352 Google reviews · Float tank center in Madison, Wisconsin
Plan your float
- Single float a single session runs around $53 — always confirm current pricing on their site
- Tank type float pods, float rooms
- First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
- Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
- Today see hours ·
- Book & prices floatmadison.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone (608) 217-3524
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
The tanks & rooms here
The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.
The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.
What's provided
What floaters say
“A beautiful and homey facility, well maintained and clean.”
“I have never floated before and the atmosphere of this facility was amazing.”
“i recommend it to anyone who is looking for relaxation or a break from reality.”
“Helps so much with my chronic pain and pots symptoms.”
“You go in to your private room, lock the door, shower, remove any make-up, and go into your pod when you are ready.”
“The staff made me feel welcome and explained the process clearly for a newcomer.”
From the reviews
The experience I had gotten from Float Madison was exactly what I wanted and what I was looking for. I’m new to the area, so I wasn’t sure at first if a deprivation tank was around here. Lo and behold in the center of the city lies a quaint little building that has such a thing.
I recently treated myself to a float on my birthday. I have floated one other time in the past and loved it. First of all, Float Madison is excellent with communication. They gave great directions to their free parking lot and informed me the day of through text that I could arrive early, if I'd like.
Floating has been a very beneficial thing for both my mind and my body! I discovered Float Madison late last year, and today I had my fifth float. It is a very unique meditative experience for me, and it also takes pressure off my joints that usually carry a lot of tension for me (mostly my hips).
Such a wonderful experience at Float Madison. A beautiful and homey facility, well maintained and clean. I was in a float room which was great for stretching before sank into a deep meditation. Lots of lighting options. The music was very relaxing. Looking forward to my next float!
Your first float at Float Madison
Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.
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