Float in darkness. This is possible at Space Time Tanks Flotation Center. The center houses flotation tanks - about 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, 4 feet tall, filled with 800 lbs. of Epsom Salt, dark, and silent. This type of seclusion sounds kind of scary at first - but it feels like you are at peace with yourself. Nothing bothers you while you are inside the tank, all you do is float. The darkness and silence help you organize your thoughts and make you think clearer.Each tank is located within its own room - so privacy will not be an issue. In the room is a shower, tank, and chair. You get naked, rinse off, and step into the tank and close the door. You will effortlessly float when you lay down on the water (because of the Epsom salt, also Epsom salt is good for your body).
When I was floating, the first thing I noticed (and kind of bothered me for a bit) was the silence. It's sad to think how I got scared of the silence - I live in a noise polluted city - on top of that I live next to the el, literally. When I got use to the silence, I started to think about my stresses and suddenly those stresses were not as important - they went away. I immediately thought of solutions and "workarounds" for the problems of my life. I cried, laughed, smirked, and took a nap (don't worry, you cannot drown in the tank - its only filled with up with about 15 - 2o inches of water, plus you cannot flip over - the tank is not that big for one to flip over).
After 1 hour of floating ($30/hr or $40 if you forgot your student id), the receptionist at the center goes into the room and knocks on your tank - you knock back to ensure her that you are awake. I felt so relieved, energized, enticed, and laced with life when I got out of the tank. I never felt this type of feeling before - it felt as if I was born again. I plan to bring some friends over to share this experience with them.
Chicago, IL 60614
773.472.2700
Hours: M - F 12pm - 11pm, Sa 10:30am - 10:30pm, Su 10:30 - 7:30pm
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*Address information taken from Chicago's 50 Best Places to find Peace and Quiet. For more information and reflections by Karin Horgan Sullivan, please purchase your copy of this great book at Rizzoli.
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