(I know this is somewhat similar to the float tank post, however I think it might be different enough to warrant its own thread. If mods feel otherwise, by all means move it. Either way.) As a cheaper (much cheaper) alternative to a float tank I have heard of people using a hammock that can be closed, in conjunction with ear plugs and a blindfold for sensory deprivation purposes. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this. It sounds like a worthwhile idea to me. "Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves. Here’s Tom with the weather."
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That's one to keep in the books, will be sure to set one up some time hopefully. Wat about an FIR sensory deprivation tank  Detox and explore at the same time!
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Psychelectric wrote:(I know this is somewhat similar to the float tank post, however I think it might be different enough to warrant its own thread. If mods feel otherwise, by all means move it. Either way.)
As a cheaper (much cheaper) alternative to a float tank I have heard of people using a hammock that can be closed, in conjunction with ear plugs and a blindfold for sensory deprivation purposes.
I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this. It sounds like a worthwhile idea to me. Haven't tried it, but it sounds like a great idea. I love hammocks! The only downside is that you would still be getting sensory stimulation from the pressure of the earplugs, hammock, and blindfold. Doesn't seem like a lot, but when sensory input is reduced and your in a meditative state, it can be quite noticeable. That's why the float tank water is heated to skin temperature.
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SpartanII wrote:
The only downside is that you would still be getting sensory stimulation from the pressure of the earplugs, hammock, and blindfold. Doesn't seem like a lot, but when sensory input is reduced and your in a meditative state, it can be quite noticeable. That's why the float tank water is heated to skin temperature.
I think that's why it's cheaper. Yeah a buddy of mine said he did it at a festival and that the blindfolds actually had lights on them and that they gave out headphones that played strange beats and things like that, but I figured the principle could work alright for a crude sensory deprivation pod. "Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves. Here’s Tom with the weather."
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Psychelectric wrote:SpartanII wrote:
The only downside is that you would still be getting sensory stimulation from the pressure of the earplugs, hammock, and blindfold. Doesn't seem like a lot, but when sensory input is reduced and your in a meditative state, it can be quite noticeable. That's why the float tank water is heated to skin temperature.
I think that's why it's cheaper. Yeah a buddy of mine said he did it at a festival and that the blindfolds actually had lights on them and that they gave out headphones that played strange beats and things like that, but I figured the principle could work alright for a crude sensory deprivation pod. Actually, combining binaural beats or other brainwave entrainment technology might be super effective, considering that during sensory deprivation your mind absorbs any sensory stimulus like a sponge, as long as it's not too distracting. The tank I use has underwater speakers and a built-in video monitor for "superlearning" and sports training, but I've never used it- next time I go I might have to try it out. 
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