Best place to relax in Ulster County. If you know to…read morecompletely zen out, I recommend floating. If you've never tried it, make sure you're the kind of person who CAN relax & loves some alone time. If you want to walknout of there on cloud9 do the float sandwich, its an hour float followed by an hour massage. Holy mother of God, have a friend pick you up or call an Uber, you will be so relaxed the last thing you want to do is manual labor, lol. Place is spotless, owners are very nice.

What an incredible experience! This was my first float and will most certainly not be my last! The…read moreweightlessness and relaxation that was felt was beyond what I could have ever imagined! I lost track of time and entered such a deep space of relaxation. I followed this by a one-hour massage by Tanya! Hands down the best massage I have ever had. Her energy and technique left me feeling like I was ready to take on the world! Tanya is an incredible soul! I will definitely be back.

Very clean, very relaxing, highly relaxing. I and husband loved it - skin very soft, muscles…read moredefinitely relaxed and helped with leg swelling. Highly recommended

I visited Rise Above Floatation for a surprise anniversary gift. I've been wanting to try a…read moredeprivation floating tank for a long time and was finally able to do so! There was adequate parking available specifically for a few local businesses including Rise Above. Upon entering the building, I noticed how beautiful the decor was. We were greeted immediately and the guy working was very calm and easy going. He walked us through start to finish and allowed us to see which room we wanted because there was no one else scheduled for our time slot (3 rooms total). The choices were a pod that closes and opens automatically, a large open room (no walls surrounding the "bathtub" except for the room that you're in, and the extra large "bathtub" that is enclosed with walls and doors. Each room has a shower with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ear plugs, Vaseline (for cuts before getting in), face wipes, towels, and a spray bottle with water in case you get salt in your eyes. He gave us 5 minutes before our start time to shower off any oils before getting in and 5 minutes after to shower off the salt (and told us to take our time when getting out, no need to rush). There was music in the beginning and at the end to get you started/let you know when your time is up and the lights turn on/off automatically. There is a help button in case you run into any issues. The tank itself is really neat and I was able to shut my mind off pretty quickly. The room is pitch black and there are no lights. You are completely deprived of reality and you are there floating in just the water and in silence. It's an insane experience floating in water and being so relaxed that I may have forgotten that I had legs and that I wasn't floating through space or a river. Your mind really does change during this experience. I am in complete relaxation mode even hours after experiencing the deprivation tank. I can't wait to go again and maybe even add a massage to the package next time!

Loved everything. Had some apprehensions when I made the appointment (this was a gift) but the…read moreexperience exceeded my expectations. Felt more relaxed than a full body message. Looking forward to a 2nd visit.

What a great experience! I won a 60 min float from a wellness event and decided to go full force…read morefor my first experience and use the orb. I've always enjoyed being in water so I figured it'd be an enjoyable experience and it was! Rob touched on all the things I was worried about coming in during the orientation before my float which allowed me to feel fully prepared for the experience. I slowly turned off the sound and both of the lights once I felt comfortable and was able to rest like that for a while before shutting them each back on one by one. If nothing else, this is a really fun experience just to float freely and effortlessly but once you fully surrender it really is the most relaxing experience. Highly recommend!

Needs to be more Clean in sanitize. Lots of come on the rims of the tub and hair. Kind of gross.read more

Reception area and receptionist are very inviting. My first…read morefloat I was taken to the room and given a careful "walk through of the float area with all instructions . I was made to feel very comfortable and asked if I had any questions or concerns before left alone. Very clean and relaxing atmosphere. Everything needed to shower before and after are provided. They even care enough to purchase Dove products. Very relaxing!

This review is a little overdue, but it is better late than never, right?…read more I visited the area in December 2020. I wanted to try floating for a while, and did have my first session at Empower Strength and Wellness. Although we were in the midst of pandemic, I felt great and comfortable at this place. The facility and float tank room were super clean, and Louis was very friendly and knowledgeable about floating. Great experience, highly recommend!

From the owner: We will develop a training program that is designed to improve your physical and mental well being…read moreand set clear, realistic goals. Together we will build a structured schedule for you to follow and we continually communicate to ensure you stay on the right path.

Terrible. This is a place that stresses you, not relaxes you. The owner is the yoga teacher,…read moremasseuse, cook and chief bottle washer. She cannot handle this and ends up being overwhelmed. Once she is anxious, she yells at you! The accommodations are not luxurious. There is no spa feeling. Not worth the money or time. If I could I would give it a Zero. STAY AWAY !

Pure bliss!! Thank you Gitanjali for an amazing getaway from the city. Great to know there is a…read moreparadise so close. I was visiting a nearby ashram with my girlfriend and we were looking for more cushy accommodations that were also pet friendly. Found Sat Nam online and took a chance that paid off big time. Wasn't expecting to do any yoga outside of visits to ashram, but ended up taking Kundalini with Gitanjali (who is more then accommodating and all around lovely) that was the highlight of our trip. She also has a float tank/sensory deprivation tank that is incredible and the perfect way to rejuvenate in mind/body/spirit. Breakfasts were all locally sourced and delicious. Thanks Gitanjali for making our holiday a dream come true, can't wait to see you again!!

My husband gifted me this spa, massage package at Aire on my snowy HBD in the West Village. We home…read moreswapped our Venice Beach cottage, and flew off! He had planned an evening of theatre, but I absolutely enjoy a chill evening+homemade brunch and wellness activities. He's been to AIRE prior, and I've had many massages locally in LA prior and always opt for the hot stone massage, this time couples massage which is what we did. It was cozy, relaxing, decompressing, and aromatic! Esp, on a snowy, 16 degrees outside wintery kinda Xmas holiday season. What a delight! We began our evening walking from the West Village, then upon entering Aire being greeted with warm tea my absolute fav drink besides an iced matcha. We were given wristbands and headed to our keyless entry lockers to robe up and descend into the jacuzzi, sauna, and cold plunge pools. It Feels like entering a gorgeous gothic cave. Strung abt are hundreds of real candles+exposed brick walls. Something we don't have in earthquake prone LA. Truly a romantic, and relaxing ambiance. After the messages, we grabbed our green juices and headed up to shower and dry the hairs on our heads with all the best products and Dyson hair equipment. Not lost on me. Thanks for a wonderful HBD evening, into night. What a beautiful, relaxing, healthy experience. It's the best, truly! Merry Christmas guys.

My husband gifted me a spa experience for Mother's Day and it was the ultimate treat…read more It was pretty busy for the first time slot, likely because of the holiday. He booked a 90 minute massage at 8am, so I had until 11 to enjoy the baths before/after my massage. Once you enter, you're guided to a locker where you can change into your bathing suit and then go to the baths for a tour if it's your first time. There are a few different pools, each with their own temperature and/or benefits. Don't miss the bath upstairs with a beautiful skylight! My massage was an ok experience - pressure fluctuated throughout, so it was hard to pinpoint when to tell her to go harder or softer. Even though there were a lot of people, it didn't seem too crowded in each pool at any point. The ambience is very dark, calming, and relaxing. Not sure I would buy a pass just for the pools because there's only so much time I can spend in each. But it's a great treat

Tried out one of their yoga classes through classpass. It was a hip stretching focused class which…read morewas more low flow and was relaxing and enjoyable. I really love their open window roof. After this particular class they let you stay for their meditation class which for me was very much needed. I also thought the mats were really cool. They are height based and show you where your hands go. I'm not flexible and there were plenty of modifications with the blocks to help. They provide everything you need. Nice size class. No outside shoes in this space and we cleaned the borrowed mats after. Thank you for the great sessions!

What I got: Sensory Deprivation Water Float (~$100 BOGO…read moredeal) Aya's take: This is my second time doing a sensory deprivation float and decided to try out Flolo Holistic because the ~$100 BOGO deal was too good to pass up. That effectively makes the price per person ~$50 and you can use them both at the same day/time! We booked the cabin & pool, took our shoes off, and were escorted downstairs to where the floats are. The water is extremely salty which is how you're able to float. If you've never done it before, it can be difficult to relax your mind and just enjoy floating away. The facility is clean and both the cabin & pool are very spacious. Great affordable spot to try this out!