I’ve been so curious about this! I’m so glad you guys tried it out. I think I’d love it. I think my husband would hate it. lol. This is going on my to-do list!
Glad to hear I could provide a little relief! I didn’t realize how much control you have and I was actually more anxious about being enclosed but I ended up in a taller tank which didn’t make you feel so enclosed so that helped too.
Oh my gosh! I went there for the first time about a month ago, since my father-in-law got me a gift certificate. I remember being pretty freaked out also, especially getting in and closing the door to the darkness that first time. But I did oddly get comfortable and relaxed. Unlike you though, my type-A always-need-to-be-doing-something personality didn’t quite turn off and I spent a lot of time thinking about what I was going to do after. Maybe that means I need to do it more often, ha! But definitely an interesting experience!
I think I lucked out and maybe because I was so overtired from being up all night with my 9 month old I was able to relax a bit more because I really thought I was just going to lay there with my mind racing. I know from others experiences that often it’s hard to turn everything off on the first try because it’s such a new thing. I keep getting told you need to try it a few times to really get the full experience.
i’ve seen this spot and wondered! fascinating to hear your review! i get so anxious if i am alone in a dark room for a long period of time, so i wonder if it’d work for me!
You are very control of the situation and in rooms 1 & 2 you have a button to turn on a light (it’s a dim blue light in room 1 and a dim blue light with “star” lights above in room 2) so if you felt anxious you could always turn it on.
I love love floating. Floating in the tank is the best way to relax, ground and pamper yourself. Since we moved to the Westside I try to get every two months to the float tank on NW 23rd.
Glad you had the chance to float.
What is this experience that I’ve never heard of?? CRAZY! Sounds like so much fun! I will have to look into doing this for my husband and I. I love that you ended up shutting down your mind for this. Sometimes its good to just space out. Cheers 🙂
I had never heard of it until I moved here and saw it all over groupon and living social. I thought it was crazy but now that I have done it I think it’s great!
Maybe it’s just me, but I had a much different experience with my first float. I went about two weeks ago (not to Float On because I live in Hawaii, but moving to Portland soon) and I could never get comfortable. The biggest issue for me was my neck. My head was submerged to my cheek bones so I assume my head was floating but it just wasn’t comfortable. I tried the noodle but that kept my head way out of the water so I didn’t like that either. I ended up putting a hand behind my head for support but that wasn’t ideal either. So I just never could fully relax. Then to top it off, my neck and back were very sore for the next 2 or 3 days. I have read many great things about the float tanks, but my first experience was anything but great. So I’m not sure if I’ll try it again or not. As always, everyone is different so your mileage may vary 🙂
This is SO awesome — I’m dying to do this (once I’m not pregnant anymore) because I’m happiest when I’m in the water.
It is really great! P.S. Congrats on baby #2!
I’ve been so curious about this! I’m so glad you guys tried it out. I think I’d love it. I think my husband would hate it. lol. This is going on my to-do list!
If/when you try it I’d love to hear what you think!
I’ve never tried floating exactly for the same anxieties you expressed, and hearing how much more in control and private it is is a lot of relief.
Glad to hear I could provide a little relief! I didn’t realize how much control you have and I was actually more anxious about being enclosed but I ended up in a taller tank which didn’t make you feel so enclosed so that helped too.
I never knew such a thing existed. It sounds like a wonderful experience!
It really was!
I just read about this on another blog as well and it’s definitely something I’d love to try!
Which blog? I’d love to check it out!
Oh my gosh! I went there for the first time about a month ago, since my father-in-law got me a gift certificate. I remember being pretty freaked out also, especially getting in and closing the door to the darkness that first time. But I did oddly get comfortable and relaxed. Unlike you though, my type-A always-need-to-be-doing-something personality didn’t quite turn off and I spent a lot of time thinking about what I was going to do after. Maybe that means I need to do it more often, ha! But definitely an interesting experience!
I think I lucked out and maybe because I was so overtired from being up all night with my 9 month old I was able to relax a bit more because I really thought I was just going to lay there with my mind racing. I know from others experiences that often it’s hard to turn everything off on the first try because it’s such a new thing. I keep getting told you need to try it a few times to really get the full experience.
I never have, but I’ve been meaning to try it for more than a year! Thanks for the reminder.
If you try it I’d love to know how your experience goes!
Definitely going to have to try this! I just heard about it recently. Glad you had a good experience, and thanks for sharing…
Let me know if you do and what you think!
i’ve seen this spot and wondered! fascinating to hear your review! i get so anxious if i am alone in a dark room for a long period of time, so i wonder if it’d work for me!
You are very control of the situation and in rooms 1 & 2 you have a button to turn on a light (it’s a dim blue light in room 1 and a dim blue light with “star” lights above in room 2) so if you felt anxious you could always turn it on.
I love love floating. Floating in the tank is the best way to relax, ground and pamper yourself. Since we moved to the Westside I try to get every two months to the float tank on NW 23rd.
Glad you had the chance to float.
I was just looking at The Float Shoppe – which float tank do you like to use there?
I’ve read a couple of accounts of people doing this and I’d love to give it a try–even though I’m sure I’d fall asleep!
They say people fall asleep all the time – I actually had hoped I would!
What is this experience that I’ve never heard of?? CRAZY! Sounds like so much fun! I will have to look into doing this for my husband and I. I love that you ended up shutting down your mind for this. Sometimes its good to just space out. Cheers 🙂
I had never heard of it until I moved here and saw it all over groupon and living social. I thought it was crazy but now that I have done it I think it’s great!
Maybe it’s just me, but I had a much different experience with my first float. I went about two weeks ago (not to Float On because I live in Hawaii, but moving to Portland soon) and I could never get comfortable. The biggest issue for me was my neck. My head was submerged to my cheek bones so I assume my head was floating but it just wasn’t comfortable. I tried the noodle but that kept my head way out of the water so I didn’t like that either. I ended up putting a hand behind my head for support but that wasn’t ideal either. So I just never could fully relax. Then to top it off, my neck and back were very sore for the next 2 or 3 days. I have read many great things about the float tanks, but my first experience was anything but great. So I’m not sure if I’ll try it again or not. As always, everyone is different so your mileage may vary 🙂
Sorry your experience didn’t go so well! My husband also didn’t enjoy using the noodle but he seemed to settle in once he relaxed a bit more.
Omg we had such similar experiences! Interesting…..
and yes, I would love to meet up for our next float.