What To Expect
There are many different types of float tank, but typical capsule will be about 2.4m long, 1.2m wide and 1.2m high and contain 20-25cm of water with an added 320-360kg of Epsom salts. Some centres have float rooms instead of capsules to reduce any possible claustrophobic feelings. You may be asked if you’d like to choose some music, or a self-improvement cassette, and will be given earplugs to prevent the salt solution entering your ears.
After a shower you simply lie back in the water and close the hatch. You’re advised to float naked, as part of the sensory deprivation concept, but you can wear a swimsuit if you wish. For the same reason, it’s best to float with the light off, but again this is optional. There is a light switch within easy reach in the tank, so you can decide once inside.
At the beginning of the session, you may be played some soothing music to help you relax. Focusing on your breathing, mentally repeating a word such as ‘love’ or ‘peace’, or imagining you are lying in a beautiful and tranquil place, such as a beach or field of flowers, can also help. The music will then fade and you’ll be left, for about an hour, either in total silence or watching or listening to your chosen tape. At the end of the session, which may be signaled by more music, it’s a good idea to rinse the salt off under the shower.
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