Salt Pod and Weyron Chair Therapy

Floatation therapy is a journey of profound relaxation where you lie back, fully suspended in salt water, and as the outside world fades away you are left blissfully relaxed.

Floatation tanks have been used for science since the 1950's. They were invented by John C Lilly, a neuroscientist and psychologist to explore human consciousness and create an environment where all sensory input on the human mind is removed.

The first tank he invented involved wearing a diving mask to block out light and sound whilst completely submerged in an upright chamber filled with water. Thankfully it has moved on from there and is now a place of absolute calm and tranquillity resulting in deep relaxation.

The pod contains warm water and a high concentration of Epsom salt, which enables you to float effortlessly on the gentle currents, giving you the feeling of complete weightlessness and easing pressure on joints and muscles. Soft music plays at the start and end of your experience, with coloured or interchanging light options. Epsom salts are known to aid floatation, much like the salt in the Dead Sea, but they are also known for their health benefits, adding to the therapeutic nature of the floatation experience.

Your treatment at Ufford Park will begin with your host accompanying you from our stunning Spa Lounge down to the lovely salt pod treatment room where your experience starts with soft music. After you have showered just open the pod lid, step inside, lower the lid, lie back and relax. Don't panic there is a handle inside the pod so you can open it at any time. However, the water and inside of the pod needs to be maintained at body temperature, so it is not recommended to leave the lid open. It is surprisingly light and airy inside. Your experience, of course, will be unique to you and you may well need several sessions to fully relax and feel the pods full effect.

With your mind free from all distractions your body is free to wind down and relax resulting in many benefits, such as reduced stress, reduced anxiety and improved sleep. You may feel tired after time in the pod. This is perfectly normal due the deep state of relaxation you will hopefully have experienced it is a sign that the therapy has worked.

Sit back and relax in our specially designed, heavenly Weyron chair. Slip your arms and legs within the padding, calm your mind and relax. You are in complete control - with your own personal remote control handset, you can select the programme, pressure, speed, position and the intensity of your experience. The chair will stroke and knead your neck, back, arms, legs and feet, easing pain and releasing tension in your muscles. Your legs can remain slightly higher than the body throughout the massage, which will optimise circulation and blood flow, allowing for the most relaxing massage experience.

Massages of any kind can have many benefits, including reduced stress, reduced pain, lower blood pressure and help your blood and lymph circulation. Tension melts away, your muscles feel looser, and your mind clearer, leaving you experiencing a feeling of calm. This massage style is perfect for everyone, but especially for those who do not feel comfortable with a hands-on massage. Our massage chairs envelop and squeeze your sore muscles in much the same way as a massage therapist kneads and squeezes. The tension and stiffness will be a distant memory in a few moments. There is nothing worse than a masseur with cold hands, but don't worry, the chair has built-in heated pads which will warm and relax you. When you are comfortable in the chair, you can choose to start the Chair Doctor and enjoy a customised programme targeting areas of tension just for your needs. Alternatively, choose one of the pre-programmed options. For example, the Thai massage is great for firm pressure, Sweet Dreams is good for a lighter/ relaxing pressure, but of course, you can always increase or decrease the pressure at any time using the remote control.

The lasting effects of the massage depend on your mind and your body s response. Try to stay relaxed in your mind after your treatment and savour the feeling, which can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. A good massage will untangle your knots and may even hurt a little bit as the chair reaches deep into your muscles, but it is designed to help you unwind, de-stress and clear your mind. You may, of course, need regular sessions with this rejuvenating massage chair, and these are indeed recommended to improve circulation and decrease muscle stiffness

Tranquillity is only a massage away.