Float On Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s first float centre! I was keen to try this place out as I was attracted to the idea of just completely unwinding and being shut out from all external stimuli. So after having worked an all-​nighter, I came to this place on a weekday morning.
As it was the first time I had ever ‘floated’, I was given a quick run down of the place:
— You take your shoes off as you enter the living room
— They have 4 pod rooms
— Each pod room has its own shower
— Take a good shower before you get into the pod (put on your earplugs first)
— Turn down/​off the room lights according to your preference
— Get into the pod
— There’s a floating noodle which you can use if you need additional neck or back support
— Lighting for the pods can be controlled from within the pod
— Music plays for the first 5 minutes
— Music plays in the last 5 minutes to let you know the session is ending
— Take a good shower to wash off the salt water
— Relax in the living room
It’s not surprising that everyone has a different first experience and it probably depends a lot on how you are feeling physically & mentally that day.
As I was utterly exhausted and looking forward to being shut out from the world, I immediately took to the pod like a tree in a forest. I played around with arm & leg positioning initially but fell asleep for probably 20 minutes towards the end. When I got out I felt amazingly refreshed.
The second time I came here was on a weekend. I had just done two workouts and felt a little hyper. I got bored about 45 minutes into it and got out of the pod early. So I’m probably going to stick to coming here when I need a good nap or break from the world or if I am jet-​lagged.
It’s clear they’ve invested to make the place cozy. In case you’re wondering, the rooms are really clean and after each session the water is run through a filter. So I reckon it’s definitely cleaner than swimming in a pool or hot-​tubbing at a spa.
All in all definitely a great experience and worth trying when you are super tired.