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| - This was my first float and we opted to try this in lieu of doing a Spa day. My friend had to be convinced a little as she's claustrophobic and a little bit germaphobic, but as a sometimes overwhelmed mom of 4 I thought it would be a benefit to her.
Although it wasn't a life changing experience as some people have said, it was really deeply relaxing and pleasant. The staff were very accommodating and relaxed themselves, the small lobby check in area had an assortment of herbal remedies and balms, Himalayan salt lamps and crystals for display and purchase, all at very reasonable prices. I picked up a handful of crystals for my kids for very cheap, under $1 a piece for beautiful specimens.
The intro video was a little silly and amateur, but informational and short. The bathrooms, individual rooms, and vanity areas were all very clean and comfortable. Each room has a small tiled shower with bodywash/shampoo/conditioner for your use to rinse off before and after. The tanks themselves are very pleasing with a rounded shape and soft lighting and an easy to open hatch. There is a small shelf inside for your spray bottle and washcloth should you need to rinse off your eyes/face. easily accessible knobs/buttons for light/music options, the music is on a 25 min timer but you can shut it off earlier.
As far as the experience, I know it varies by person. It took me a while to truly relax and I don't think I ever fell asleep. Due to the salt you are buoyant enough to properly float and you should not get any of the water on your face unless you move around/splash yourself (that's what the washcloth and spray bottle are for). For me personally I did not get the sensation of floating in space or sensory deprivation aspect. The water was a little too cold to lose awareness of it, but it was still very pleasant and likely something I will do again.
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