Soul

Aiora operates entirely without electricity or electronics.

Aiora is a purely mechanical system based on pure Planar Motion mechanics. There are no electric motors, sprung mechanisms, or complex electronics to fail. The movement is sensed, actuated, and controlled by the individual in the chair.

Aiora is designed to safely accommodate a maximum user weight of 110 kg.

The learning process is usually quick and intuitive, often taking just minutes.

While a few people may initially feel a slight anxiety about the feeling of weightlessness, the body quickly adapts and learns to control the motion with confidence. Many users find the discovery phase desirable and truly amazing.

The skill of controlling your body's motion in a weightless state is learned through your procedural memory—the same way you learn to ride a bike or swim. Since this type of learning is subconscious, you may not even be aware that you are making progress. We encourage you to trust the process and allow yourself time in the chair. You will soon find the best way to control the chair in a way that is right for you.

Aiora is designed to "effortlessly unlock deep states of meditation within minutes". Neuroscience research findings show that in a high-stress laboratory setting, maximal EEG changes occurred within the first 5–10 minutes of the session. In applied research simulating typical user scenarios in familiar, low-stress settings, statistical significance was observed in pilot tests within 5 minutes. According to the chair's designer, sudden shifts in consciousness can be felt almost immediately.

Aiora differs fundamentally from Zero Gravity chairs and traditional seating, offering an incomparable experience:

1. Mechanical Principle:
Aiora uses pure Planar Motion mechanics which removes the effects of gravity and perceived friction from the movement of the chair. The user is always in motion, but since there is no acceleration from gravity, the user can balance in any position without need to lock the mechanism. Conventional relaxation seating, including zero gravity lounge chairs, cannot achieve this and either require electric motors to actuate movement, or locking devices to fix recline positions. The difference is static support vs weightless motion. To learn more see our White Paper: Human Kinetics in Floatation® Technology

2. Comparative Results:
In laboratory research, Floatation® technology significantly outperformed a Zero-Gravity Massage Chair in inducing deep mindfulness meditation. Specifically, Floatation® produced a significantly higher Theta/Alpha ratio (a key biomarker for deep mindfulness meditation) compared to the massage condition. See our White Paper: Neurophysiology and Phenomenology of Floatation®

3. Experience:
Aiora allows the user to experience the inertia of their entire body in a weightless state without external force. A form of true weightlessness. It is so sensitive, the simple act of breathing can lift the whole body.

Aiora is proudly designed and made in Cambridge, England.

Warranty

5 year - structural parts
3 years - moving parts
2 years - coating, foam and fabric/leather

Full after-sales service support is currently available only in the UK and China. If the chair is taken outside the UK/China, it must be returned to the UK/China at your cost before we can provide full after-sales service. We are updating our after-sales service network. Please contact us for the latest return and service locations.

In countries where full after-sales service is unavailable, we offer online video diagnostic support, parts delivery, and technical guidance to help resolve issues efficiently.

The Floatation® mechanism of Aiora is pre-calibrated and requires no maintenance under normal use. The moving parts are practically frictionless.

For routine cleaning and care of the chair's surfaces and fabrics/ leathers, please refer to our dedicated Cleaning and Care Guide.

Yes, many people with sleep disorders find it very easy to sleep in Aiora. Aiora may therefore be a helpful aid to biphasic sleep (for a nap in the afternoon). Caution should be taken not to sleep for too long as this may  disrupt your night time sleep quality. We do not recommend that Aiora is used in place of a bed for night time sleep.