Five Questions About Floating

Want to know what floating is actually like from someone who is not us? We asked Melisa W. to share her honest opinions. She has floated about twenty times over the years, and recommends it to anyone looking for a way to relax. The answers below are her own.

What first interested you in floating?

"I loved the idea of an hour to myself, of course, but also I thought it sounded like a fantastic way to disconnect from the whole world. At the time I worked on social media full time, and the idea of shutting my phone down and entering a space where it was just me floating in the darkness for sixty whole minutes sounded like heaven to me."

Did anything surprise you about floating?

"That I could actually nap — and nap well — in the water. Some of the best naps I've ever had in my life happened in the float tank."

How did you feel afterwards?

"I was definitely more relaxed after floating, much like I feel after a massage."

Describe what you actually do in the tank.

"Once I got in and closed the door, I'd turn off the light and focus on my breathing for a few minutes. Then I'd work on relaxing every part of my body from my toes upward. After that I would try to clear my brain by staring into the darkness and thinking about the water, and the dark. Soon, on most floats, I would drift off into sleep and sleep for about 45 minutes. Occasionally I would wake up a little bit, and if needed I repeated my breathing and relaxing process."

What are your ideal conditions — lights, door, music?

"Lights off, door closed, music off. I love the nothingness of it all."

Worth saying: that is one person's preferred setup, not a recommendation. Plenty of our guests float with the light on, the door up and music playing, and enjoy it just as much.