Sensory Deprivation Tanks

[infinitelove]

I stumbled upon this mini-series by vice :

people talk about night room retreats, but what about those. You don't see anything inside and you also lose sensation of your body.

 

[Forestluv]

Just like any technique, it takes some practice and skill. And just like other practices, some people will have predispositions and naturally resonate.

Most people I've talked to didn't get much out of it. Not as much as they hoped for or expected. I went with one person who kept thinking the whole time "what's it supposed to be like, do I need to be doing something?", Another person I went with got incredibly bored and irritated and would never do it again. Another person said it was super relaxing, yet she fell asleep through part of it.

I've done pretty well with floats. I think the key is to let go and be aware/pay attention. Just keep letting go. Let go of trying to let go. As well, going with the flow of imagination - without rational analysis. If someone is good with mediation and can let go, it would be an asset. Or just letting go in general. For example, if someone can lay under a tree and fully let go, it would be an asset in a tank, imo. Yet even still, they don't resonate with everyone. I've had a few deep realizations during floats. 

As well, if someone is experienced with floating and psychedelics - they can supplement the float with a low dose of psychedelic or cannabis edible. I've gotten good results with this, yet I'd advise against it for newbies.