Key takeaways
- Stress and poor sleep are major drivers of burnout, sick leave and lost productivity.
- A randomised trial in healthy adults found floating reduced stress, anxiety and depression and improved sleep and optimism.
- Float sessions are a simple, private wellbeing benefit companies can offer their teams.
Quick answer: Float therapy is an effective, easy-to-offer wellbeing benefit. A randomised controlled trial in healthy working adults found that a series of floats reduced stress, anxiety, depression and pain while improving sleep quality and optimism, all factors linked with burnout and productivity.
Why stress matters at work
Long-term work stress is linked with burnout, poor sleep, more sick days and lower concentration. Many wellbeing programmes ask employees to add another activity to a busy schedule. Floating is different: one hour of doing nothing at all, in a private room, with effects that people notice quickly.
What the research says
Kjellgren and Westman (2014) ran a randomised controlled pilot trial with healthy participants who floated 12 times over seven weeks. Compared with a waiting-list group, floaters reported significantly less stress, depression, anxiety and pain, and better sleep quality and optimism. Earlier Swedish studies found floating helped people on sick leave for stress-related problems. Read more about how floating reduces stress.
Benefits for teams
- Lower stress and better sleep, which support focus and decision-making
- A private, inclusive benefit: no fitness level or experience needed
- Fresh thinking for creative and strategic work
- A visible sign that the company cares about recovery, not only output
Floating for your team
Interested in floats for your team in Ho Chi Minh City? Contact Ōmni Space at info@omnispacevn.com to ask about group bookings, or book individual sessions.
Note: This page is for general information. Float therapy supports wellbeing but does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a doctor. If you have a medical condition, ask your doctor before floating.
Try it at Ōmni Space. Float Vietnam’s float rooms are at 16C Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), open daily 9:00–21:00. Book a float or read the float therapy FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Is floating good for workplace stress?
Yes. A randomised trial in healthy adults found that regular floating reduced stress, anxiety and depression and improved sleep and optimism, all linked with burnout risk and productivity.
How often should employees float?
In research, participants floated about twice a week for several weeks. For ongoing wellbeing, 1–2 floats a month is a good rhythm, with more during demanding periods.
Can companies book floats for their team?
Contact Ōmni Space in Ho Chi Minh City at info@omnispacevn.com to ask about group bookings for your team.
