*This is a review of my personal experience, as I feel that it is important to hear from someone who did not have the same response to sensory deprivation as everyone else. I am in no way blaming the establishment for this* So my co-worker and I scored a great deal on the website for $59 a float. With price being the only deciding factor, we jumped at the opportunity. We arrived about ten minutes early and were greeted by the owner who made us feel welcomed and quickly led us back to a float room for a quick orientation. He explained the feeling (or lack thereof) of sensory deprivation and the process, and answered all of the paranoid questions that we had. The rooms are clean and the establishment is designed to be very relaxing. We were then separated to our rooms. You are instructed to shower (soap, shampoo, towels, ear plugs, q-tips, flip-flops and Vaseline are provided) then enter the tank and shut the door. I was expecting a dim light of some sort that I could switch on at my discretion, but there was none so I propped open the door a bit to let some light in which didn't help. I decided to just deal with it and I shut the door, laid back and instantly felt the "floating in space" feeling. I adjusted a bit and attempted to settle and I thought "this isn't so bad". After laying for about ten minutes without "checking out" I involuntary jerked and realized that I couldn't feel myself moving in the water. I began to panic, opened my eyes and felt as if I was in the twilight zone, being ripped back into reality. I freaked out, sat up and couldn't see anything. Suddenly the walls were caving in on me and I had to get out. After cleaning up, I went to the lobby and shared my experience with the owner. I wanted to possibly get a coupon to give to my friend, but somehow ended up with a refund (which I didn't ask for, but I appreciate). If you want to do this, make sure you are able to handle dark enclosed spaces. I found out today that I have a new phobia. read more