Float Tank at Pause

I recently visited Pause Studio for a float tank session, and while the experience was pleasant in some aspects, it ultimately didn’t meet my expectations.

The facilities at Pause Studio are top-notch. The staff was friendly, informative, and attentive, making the entire visit smooth and comfortable. The atmosphere is serene and aesthetically pleasing, which sets a good tone for the experience. I appreciated the thoughtful touches like providing earplugs to prevent salt water from entering your ears and the in-room showers stocked with natural, clean products for before and after your float.

However, the float tank experience itself fell short for me. Despite the promise of sensory deprivation and deep meditation, it just felt like lying down in a dark room. While the water was warm, the room was a bit chilly, which made it hard for me to fully relax and dive into a meditative state. Although I enjoyed the quiet and darkness, I didn’t find the overall experience transformative. I’ve been lucky enough to have found methods that have really evoked deep altered states of consciousness and this experience felt lackluster in comparison.

There were some positive effects; I did feel more in tune with my body after floating for an hour, likely due to the contrast of not feeling it for so long. But compared to other services I’ve tried, this one didn’t quite deliver.

In summary, while Pause Studio offers a well-crafted and peaceful environment, the float tank experience didn’t provide the sensory deprivation or meditative depth I was looking for. If you’re someone who enjoys serene isolation, it might be worth a try. However, for me, I’ll stick to other meditation practices.