Sensory deprivation tanks

Foweva Awone

Just curious as to whether anyone has ever tried these?

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I never heard of them before, a friend was telling me about them the other day and she swears by them for keeping her stress levels down!

It's €60 a session but I'm tempted to give it a go ... I guess you'd pay as much or more for a massage. Something very appealing about the idea of floating in water in total darkness! Not for the claustrophobic though, I guess!

meeeeh

The same place offers reiki and similar nonsense so I wouldn't be too hopeful. I tried to google them and it seems there is a bit of science behind then although any studies seem to be fairly limited.

You could always try it and if works for you. I suspect though that nice walk could be just as productive.

I've considered one myself OP but I would panic trusting myself to the water. My mind would battle against lying flat out and allowing the water to support me.

It is I imagine very beneficial for the right person and also can give a different positive impact compared to a walk. You are suspended in darkness and silence with zero distraction or company. Just you and your thoughts and feelings.

Have you heard of Vipassana meditation?

Caranica

Used to work near there and a colleague swore by it. I couldn't do it, I'm terrified of drowning but she said there was nothing like it for de-stressing.

Lia_lia

They just remind me of this:

Don't think I'd be into it really. Would rather spend the money on a spa treatment.

pwurple

Just turn off the lights in your own bathroom?

We hvae no power at the moment, feeling fairly sensory deprived!

I mean, I guess if there is no way you can get some peace and quiet at home it could be worth it. I have small kids, so any unaccompanied bathroom time is a luxury. I have been known to have a bath in low light when they are gone to bed.

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pwurple

pwurple wrote: »

Just turn off the lights in your own bathroom?

We hvae no power at the moment, feeling fairly sensory deprived!

I mean, I guess if there is no way you can get some peace and quiet at home it could be worth it. I have small kids, so any unaccompanied bathroom time is a luxury. I have been known to have a bath in low light when they are gone to bed.

I think it's a bit different to standing in a room with the light off. Think about it for a minute. It is just you and your mind floating in a pitch black sound proof pod. That can illicit many different reactions from people such as a state of deep relaxation and feeling a type of cleansing or it can be an hour of terrifying hell.

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It sounds like he's experiencing nimittas, as one does in deep meditation. I've experienced them quite frequently lately, usually patterns of light and sometimes sounds too, but nothing particularly specific. It's very interesting to experience and not at all frightening, and I relate to the cleared-out feeling, I often say I've been de-cluttered after meditating and it's particularly notable when I've experienced nimittas.

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amtc

I tried it...always wanted to...was good but unfortunately was zoned out driving home and was probably a danger on the roads.

I found the artificial beach very good. They mimic a day in twenty minutes. Came out energised after 20 minutes. Did mine in Dunboyne Castle. Free with any other treatment.

amtc

amtc wrote: »

I tried it...always wanted to...was good but unfortunately was zoned out driving home and was probably a danger on the roads.

I found the artificial beach very good. They mimic a day in twenty minutes. Came out energised after 20 minutes. Did mine in Dunboyne Castle. Free with any other treatment.

That sounds really cool, I must look that up

Day Lewin

I tried it - floating in the pool with just one small floating light near me. I really didn't think it was possible to float but I bobbed around like a cork or at least a dolphin.
If it's the same one, it is a sort of green plastic enclosure like a large Dalek with a strong salt solution in it - and you can choose total darkness or a tiny dim light to focus on. I think you can choose to have soft music too, if you want (they ask you, and they also give you a tub of Vaseline to put over any little scratches you may have, in case the salty water stings)
The water was at blood heat so it was very weird - almost no sensation - and sort of timeless - very, very soothing.

Mine was a gift token for a Christmas present and I enjoyed it very much: but I haven't gone back for another.

pwurple

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I think it's a bit different to standing in a room with the light off. Think about it for a minute. It is just you and your mind floating in a pitch black sound proof pod. That can illicit many different reactions from people such as a state of deep relaxation and feeling a type of cleansing or it can be an hour of terrifying hell.

Well, I meant in the bath, not just standing there.

I do like a bit of floating in the bath in the dark.