Float tank....is it safe during treatment?

I've never heard of this! I'm anxious to hear how it goes, so please report back!

Well...I departed the pod at 10:10 am, it's 11:30 pm & seriously, I still feel the calm!  It was a great experience...would recommend it!  It was a very calming ambiance in the front office & the handsome, young man that checked me in explained the process and led me to the pod room.  Very sleek/modern, European design (all my European sisters!). The room was dim & brightened a bit every few minutes. No clothing, as the fibers can get in the filter system. The open shower was in the room w/ soap, shampoo & fluffy towels.  I'd asked before about music (wanted to make sure there wasn't any) & he said it's not recommended...for total sensory peace.  So, I put ear plugs in, showered, got in the pod, sat down, pulled the fiberglass lid down, laid back & instantly floated. The Epsom salt concentration was thick & softening.  I turned the light off...and a man's voice started a meditation chant!  I was confused & thought maybe it was just to calm me...but I couldn't really hear so it bugged me. Within a few minutes, it stopped...and the incredible feeling of peaceful weightlessness began!  It was as if my body was floating in space.  He said people tend to tighten their neck muscles so I was aware of that...for about 10 seconds...and then it was just a natural calm.  I'd get a thought...and it'd be gone just as quickly.  One thought was to take it all in to share with you..and then, I just let it go. He said arms stretched along your head is perfect alignment for the spine so I started there.  When I thought to stretch them out to the side...it was like they were in jello...I hardly moved, but if I did, it was barely noticeable.  I heard my heartbeat & seriously understood what I read about replicating being in the womb. Then, I was aware of the shallow, easy breaths...a huge smile for me, as w/anxiety I sometimes take really deep breaths to feel like all is ok.  With a very deep yoga session, I've cried....with this there were a few times I felt teary. I guess some people sleep..I didn't, I just wanted to "soak it all up"...HA!  Quiet music & the dim light goes on when the session ends & I took my time exiting. After showering & dressing, I talked to the guy about the voice & he apologized, saying the floater the prior evening requested the chant and he'd forgotten it was on, so I got extra time!  It ended just in time as I'd hydrated well before & had to go!  I hydrated well all day & just puttered around & saw Star Wars.  I feel quite renewed...a good feeling.  I had harsh side effects from my first acupuncture, which my onc agreed may have been due to clogged meridians.  He said to try again (3 months later) and I think this may have prepared me for that on Wed.  My son gave me 2 float sessions, so I'll probably do the next one in 2-3 weeks.  They cost about $50 w/out groupons but of course, the more you buy the less they cost.  It will be a treat!  Sorry for the long blab...anxious to from others :-)

Oh my gosh I have to find one of these in Michigan! Do you actually lay down in there? It looks so small. Not sure how I feel about the lid...I've only gone tanning once and hated the "coffin" feel of the lid over me (shutter), but that could be because I was constantly worrying that I was giving myself skin cancer. Oh the irony.

LOL Ronnie! I'm tempted to not mess with the image you have of me as tall and lovely, but alas I am only average at 5'4'' (now that MBC has taken away the 1/4 inch that put me above average)! Miss you on the H&P thread, but sounds like H alone is working well for you!

Fujii...I promise this summer we meet up!!!!  Maybe float outside...LOL!