Another esoteric experience for you today, my trip to a float tank.
This was my third visit to a float tank, though the first at this particular venue.
For those of you who don’t know, a float tank or a sensory deprivation tank, is basically like a big bath tub filled with very salty water. Oh and the bath tub has a lid. So you’re in total darkness and the water and air are heated to what should feel like exactly human body temperature. The effect should be that you’re floating in… nothingness.
If you’ve seen the film Altered States, you may have slightly high hopes for float tanks, and if you’ve heard some people raving about them, you would probably understand why people like myself are shelling out quite a bit of cash – £50-60 is standard in my area – for an hour in a lukewarm bath.
Fun rating: 7/10
This wasn’t especially challenging or exciting, but it was relaxing at least.
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I’ve been interested in doing this for a while but its quite pricey – gutted I missed the deal! Glad to hear you recommend it.
One thing you didn’t mention was what do you wear in the tank – is it a swimming costume?
It’s so easy to get caught up in someone else’s complaint, isn’t it. Especially if, like me, you’re a bit socially award, I find it easy to join in with the complaining as it gives me something to chat about and bond over. Whereas walking away or being positive seems a bit confrontational, when in reality it isn’t.
Also, I think the wet hair thing is a myth. I did look into it a while back and that seemed to be the consensus online!