Sensory Depravation Tanks

[PuntMeister]

I do a poor-man’s tank experience. Hop in a pool or hot tub, stick a boogie board under my butt, up to my neck. Maybe a noodle under the knees or ankles. Go full-on Tommy with blindfold, earplugs, and teether. Freaks the lifeguard out, but sure is relaxing.

 

[wtfguy]

The only thing thats held me back from getting the balls to finally try it is in the past I worried about how my mind will react. I'm a lucid dreamer and I've had countless out of body experiences in my life. These experiences can be quite frightening at times. Overall they're good, but when a lucid dream goes bad, it goes really bad. It's like a nightmare/night terror on steroids.

One of my instructors brought up the subject of sensory deprivation tanks during a recent class and it renewed my curiosity. I've decided it's about time I stop being a little bitch and just go for it.

Just fyi if you want to ease your way into it, there's a place in south surrey called "salt" and they have a float tank available that is not a full deprivation tank. It has a full size door and there are led lights in there you can turn on if you choose. You could at least experience the float part first then decide if you want the deprivation part or not. They also have wifi and a plug in so you could plug in your phone and listen to a podcast or music of your choice if you so choose.

 

[nwtl]

My main concerns were not bacteria or fungus.

It was hair, skin, and other artifacts.

 

[Uncled]

My main concerns were not bacteria or fungus.

It was hair, skin, and other artifacts.

Dingleberries.

 

[Foggy]

They let you have 2 people in the tank at once? I would think that's against policies.

There are some locations that have what you’d call more of a float room that is big enough for two. It’s designed more for accessibility issues and to have a helper there as needed. However it could be used for a couples float. If you’re looking for a place to fool around, I wouldn’t suggest this is the place though. The float is intended to release your mind from your bodily senses. Maybe sex afterwards might be interesting as you begin to reconnect with yourself.