Infinity Float in Roundhay offer an unbeatable relaxation experience in the form of floating pods.
In a search to cure their own levels of stress and anxiety, the masterminds behind Infinity Float discovered floating in float pods and the numerous health benefits it had on an individual.
After finding a method of meditation that directly enhances relaxation to unimaginable levels and has an immensely stress reducing effect, they set to opening Infinity Float in Leeds so that others could experience it.
So, how can you float? Well, when entering Infinity Float you will be asked to take a quick shower to remove any dirt, oil, or fragrances to ensure you have the best experience as possible.
Ear plugs will then be provided so you can fully switch off from the outside world as well as prevent any water from entering your ears.
You can then enter the float tank where you can allow yourself to fully let go and lay on your back, the epsom salt enriched water fully supports you and allows you to float on your back effortlessly. Here you will be encouraged to let your head and neck relax, close your eyes and feel the tension escape from your body.
Floating is perfect for those who have anxiety, are suffering from stress or just want to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
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Incorporating floating into your routine and through the removal of sensory stimuli, you are allowing your mind to be free from all distractions, enabling you to be in the perfect place to find your ultimate inner peace.
Not only that but floating is extremely effective in treating sleep problems such as insomnia, with an hour’s floating offering up similar benefits to a six-hour sleep in a bed, the tranquil state you experience in the pod will follow you until bedtime to ensure you have a great night’s sleep.
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It also has proved successful in treating lower back pain, providing immediate relief for those who suffer from back pain, inflammation and muscle tension.
The spa can be found on Easterly Road in Roundhay, Leeds, on arrival you are greeted with a lovely calming aesthetic complete with state of the art facilities, the service is impeccable and makes you feel immediately at ease.
There are a range of price options with a one-off float costing £40, and if you use the code HOOT20 when booking you can even get 20% off your first float.
For more information and to book your float, take a look Infinity Float's website.
In honour of National Chocolate Week, two big brands are joining forces.
Fancy a freebie? Silly question, of course you do.
Tony’s Chocolonely and Yorkshire Tea have joined forces for National Chocolate Week to ask Brits to declare themselves a ‘Melt’...yes, really.
It comes after the brands discovering a new Gen Z dunking trend, with research finding that 80% of 18–24-year-olds say chocolate is their preferred tea-dunking treat.
To understand why the perculiar pairing has become so popular, the brands recruited Associate Professor of Psychobiology, Dr Lorenzo Stafford, to investigate what happens when tea and chocolate come together.
Associate Professor, Dr Lorenzo Stafford said: "It's fascinating to see how much thought Brits put into what makes a great dunk. Flavour, texture and temperature all shape how we experience food, and the combination of hot tea with melting chocolate creates a particularly enjoyable sensory experience.
"When it comes to dunking, tea and chocolate have great chemistry so it’s no surprise young people have embraced it."
If you want to try it out for yourself, then you can for free - but there is one catch.
From Monday 19 to Friday 23 October, anyone who walks into one of Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds and says ‘I'm a Melt’ will get a free mug of Yorkshire Tea and bar of Tony's Chocolonely.
Not only that, but the first 100 customers will also get a limited-edition ‘Melt’ cap.
Yorkshire Tea & Tony’s Chocolonely said of the partnership, “Brits love their tea and their chocolate and now the science shows why. This National Chocolate Week, we’re inviting everyone to give it a go, embrace their inner Melt and discover just how well chunky chocolate and a proper brew can work together.”
Leeds Bradford Airport strikes will NOT go ahead following ‘late offer’ over pay
Clementine Hall
This weekend's strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been cancelled.
Around 130 workers were set to walk out this weekend, Unite said, but this has been suspended to allow air traffic controllers to consider a new pay offer.
The Unite members planning on to go on strike were a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute had recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity which led to the decision to strike.
However, as of yesterday 15 October, the workers have been given new pay offers from the airport and the strikes will not take place to allow a ballot on the offers.
Air traffic controllers and hourly paid staff are being balloted separately on their respective offers.
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: "After receiving offers from Leeds Bradford Airport, we have suspended this week’s strike action in good faith to allow members to vote on pay deals.”
In a statement, Leeds Bradford Airport said: "While the ballot process continues with certain members of our frontline colleagues, we remain hopeful that a positive outcome can be achieved and that an agreement can be reached which works for everyone involved.
"Regardless of the outcome of this ballot, LBA has a robust contingency plan in place and will be operating as normal this weekend.
"Our focus remains on supporting a smooth and reliable experience for customers while maintaining safe and efficient airport operations."
Clementine Hall -
7th October 2022 
