Halifax's Floatation Centre urges you to embrace your 'laziest' self

The surging popularity of float tanks is inspiring many people todiscover the secret calm of meditating in an "adult-sized womb."

TheFloatationCentre opened last May in Halifax's North End.It won thegold medal for best new business in the Best of Halifax Awards.

Lindsey MacPhee opened the centreafter floating in British Columbia.She loves that she has found a business that focuses on happiness. When people leave happy and zen, she says they spread that around to their family, neighbourhood and workplace.

"It's been likened to an adult-sized womb," she says. "Seventy-five minutes away from your phone and everyone else."

She's seen a huge response in her first year as people line up for the meditative 75-minute sessions. Each tank contains 400 kilograms of Epsom salts dissolvedinto 25 centimetres of skin-temperaturewater. People float in the dark, silent tanks.

MacPheeencourages people embrace the "laziest" version of themselves as they focus on their breath,practice stillness, meditate, or repeat a mantra. A single float costs $65.

The Compass Rose Health and Wellness Centre in Bedford also offers floatation sessions.