Salt7even

I heard about Salt7even through my cousin. She had just floated a few days ago. After researching it, I booked my appointment immediately. $ 40 for 1 hr and $ 60 for 2 hrs.
It was really hard for me to unplug from everything. There was a point where I stepped out of the tank and rinsed off because I wasn’t sure I could do it. But seeing as how I’m so stubborn I made myself get back in and complete the 2 hour session. I would definitely do it again. I felt so relaxed and carefree after my session.
When you get there you have to rinse off before getting in the tank. The tank is huge so it’s hard to feel claustrophobic. It’s filled with 10 inches of water and I believe tons of Epson salt and other products. You put earplugs in before stepping into the tank. The tank itself is all black and you can’t see anything. I used the flashlight app on my phone to scan the tank before I stepped in. I couldn’t not know what it looked like inside. It would have messed with me too much, psychologically. Once you step inside the tank you sit in the water slowly and lay back. You then shut the tank door and you’re surrounded by darkness. I had to feel all the edges with my hands and feet before I was able to really relax. The water is body temperature and you just float, because of the salts in the water. I almost fell asleep a couple of times. I say almost because I do this thing before I fall asleep where my legs twitch, and I did that a few times but since I was floating in the water I woke up.
There is a strip of lights that turn on when your session is over. That’s how you know when your time is up. Your skin doesn’t wrinkle or prune in the water.
I would suggest it if you feel stressed and just need to unplug from everything. It’s super relaxing, I felt elated when I left.
There are tons of health benefits from floating, they’re all listed on their website. I can’t wait to do it again!
The building is very clean and has a spa feel to it. The man that gave me the pre-​float instructions was very informative and helpful. Great customer service.
It says cash only but I was able to buy a gift card with my credit card.
Edit: the temperature of the water is meticulously monitored. They have iPads I believe that control the water temperatures. I never got cold. :)

I have floated a couple of times before out of town, so I was happily surprised to find out that this business had been quietly sitting under my nose in my own backyard over the past 9 months! I must have been really asleep to miss this, but I hope the rest of Bakersfield isn’t because we need this gem to stay in business.
The benefits of floating are as numerous as the experience people can have floating. No float is exactly the same. This location has 3 tanks that are available by appointment for 1 – 2 hour appointments costing $ 40 & $ 60 respectively. For first timers, the 2 hour float is recommended. I have a lot of stress in my life and pain from an accident at work-​2 things that floating is great for! I booked an appointment and was impressed with receiving online forms with waiver and instruction on how to prepare to sign in advance electronically. The building has a minimalistic modern vibe. The husband of the husband and wife owner duo checked me and another person in and gave us our pre-​float instructions which were pretty straightforward and simple. He explained that these tanks are the largest in California; indeed they are much larger than the older school pod or coffin like chambers I have used. This felt like walking into a McMansion super-​sized closet for a Hollywood actress and laying down on the wet floor. No need to feel claustrophobic in this baby! Laying down in 10 inches of heated water, one is immediately buoyant. I felt so peaceful and relaxed floating for 2 hours. At times I had the mild sensation of flying. I fell asleep for part of the float (no worries, you can’t drown; I’m totally accident prone and it didn’t happen, so you’re safe!) Just do it and let your cares melt away… I am going to be recommending this to all my stressed out co-​workers.
The soap, shampoo and conditioner smell lovely and are organic. The conditioner pump was out though, so I had to leave my long hair tangled.
The tanks are meticulously maintained and monitored in a very high tech fashion on various levels on an iPad.
I think they may have packages for those who go more often but there was no information on this visible or shared by the owner. I think that it would be good to make that information more available.

It’s impossible to accurately describe the experience I had here. It’s a must-​go.
I came away from floating so relaxed, rejuvenated, and happy. Those feelings lasted for days.
I suffer from a rheumatoid arthritis, which makes every day things like cooking, holding things, driving, walking etc, painful. I’m on medication for it, but the meds don’t always work as they’re supposed to.
Floating with salt7even relaxed not only my body but my mind, and I felt better inside and out. I’m not trying to claim that this is a cure all for whatever ails you, but for me, I saw an improvement that lasted a while. I will be going again and again.

Such a great experience. I loved the atmosphere, and the owner was very friendly.
I’m currently 7 months pregnant and tried this out and it was the best idea ever. I went in for an hour, in the morning, which is definitely a great way to start the day. Right before I was about to get in I looked inside and scared myself because it looked so dark, but I got in and left the door cracked so I could get a little more comfortable. I feel like I didn’t completely relax my first time because it is so new to me but the next time I come I would love to try two hours. I have been having lower back pain and it definitely helped out with that. I have been feeling so heavy since I’ve been pregnant and it felt so good to float since you feel so much lighter in the tank. If you are pregnant and have a lot of back pain, come here! After you get out you feel so refreshed, relaxed and happy. Like I said, great way to start the day!
Can’t wait till the next time I come.

My first time floating was at Salt7even. I’ve now floated twice, first for an hour, and then for two hours. I deeply enjoyed both floats, and I will continue.
I am claustrophobic, so I was unsure if I could do this, but the size of the tank put me at ease. I have a stress filled life (don’t we all?) and mild back pain, so I was motivated to try this.
The first time, I think I fell asleep for a brief time. It took a while to quiet my mind, but when it did, it was just floating and warmth and peace. The effect when I finished was extreme relaxation and the pain in my back was gone.
During the second float, I lost track of time. When the lights came on, I was sure that I had about a half hour left, but time was up. This time, I felt relaxed and slightly euphoric. I was very calm and the outside world looked very bright and fresh, back pain was gone.
The facility is very spa-​like, very clean and fresh.
The owners are friendly and kind. The price is similar to the price of a massage — $ 40 for an hour, $ 60 for two hours.

The place was nice and the whole scene was relaxing. I loved the girl at the front. The only negative was it was a little pricy for me at 65.00. I feel it was a 35.00 to 40.00 dollar experience.

This was an amazing experience. Everybody should do it at least once!
Sensory deprivation chambers had my interest since the 2003 Daredevil movie with Ben Affleck. Last week, my wife sent me as a father’s day gift, but I was stymied because it was by appointment only. Today was my appointment. When I got here, I met Dirk, the owner, and the most mellow dude I think I have ever met. There’s nirvana, then there’s Buddha, then there’s Dirk. So, I knew something was working for him. In the chamber, you can’t tell if your eyes are open or shut unless you wiggle your eyelids. It’s either the most awake I’ve ever slept, or the most sleep I’ve ever gotten while awake. Left with nothing but your thoughts, your mind wanders in some pretty cool ways. For $ 40 for an hour, it’s totally affordable, and a far better way to spend money than a restaurant, bar, or theater.

This was my first experienced in a floatation tank, and I am so happy this business has been brought to Bakersfield. My husband has been talking about wanting to try this for years, but we never made a trip out of town just for it. When we heard there was a new place in Bakersfield he scheduled a session right away. He has gone twice now, and I had to try it too. I must say it is the coolest thing I have yet experienced in the name of relaxation. If you haven’t done anything like this before, it might seem really weird, but it is actually quite a basic concept. The salt water enables your body to float and the feeling of weightlessness combined with the sensory deprivation of sight and sound, helps you relax. My favorite thing about it is that it is a total mind and body experience. I really did feel relief from some sore muscles I was experiencing from a workout a few days prior. However, the meditative experience was my favorite part.
I floated for an hour. It took me a little adjusting to figure out how I was most comfortable, but once I did, the time seems to pass quickly. I could have easily done two hours. When I arrived I was greeted and given a helpful rundown of the process. Not only are they very helpful about walking you through it when it’s your first time, but their website also has a lot of great info. I read up on it beforehand so I knew what to expect. The FAQ page covered just about everything I was wondering, and got me excited to try it. They also have a broad range of hours. I was happy I could schedule a session without interfering with my work schedule. I chose an early morning session and it was a great way to start my day! I will definitely be back, and I am stoked to have this new tool to help me with my wellness routine.
**After posting this I was asked if I felt claustrophobic in the tank. So I wanted to add that it is actually very spacious inside. I think people tend to picture it as a coffin type of chamber, but it’s more like a little room with water on the floor. (6′ Wide 10′ Long x 7′ High) When inside, the ceiling is high enough to stand fully upright, and there is only 10 inches of water. Which you will find, is totally enough to float! It’s also easy to get out whenever you want.

I had never tried a sensory deprivation tank/​float before, but had seen something on it on a tv show and was intrigued. A short search on google led me to Salt7even (which wasn’t open yet). Today I scheduled myself for a 2-​hour float (their recommendation for new floaters) and oh man, I am sold.
The actual float occurs inside a tank, which is basically a huge rectangular metal container with a 10″ pool at the bottom. The tank is inside a room (with a locking door, much like a tanning salon) which also contains a chair, some hooks, and a personal shower (for before and after).
The owner, Dirk, was incredibly friendly and as it was my first time, walked me through how to enter the tank and what I should expect (how some people lay — arms up or down, the temperature, how to open and shut the door in the tank should I feel enclosed (which I never did, btw), and the importance of getting a good seal with the ear plugs (which they provide)). Overall, I felt very prepared and it was a great experience.
The showers, like those at home, take a moment to warm up. I suggest turning it all the way to hot while you insert your ear plugs and get undressed and it should be ready for you to rinse off before your float.
Now, to the part you are actually wondering about, what in the world do you do for 1 – 2 hours inside a dark, silent room? You relax. I thought prior to this experience I would use the time and let my mind solve all the world’s problems. However, my mind instinctively just relaxed. It did take my body some period of time to follow and trust that I wouldn’t sink in the water (seriously, you can’t sink). The experience is incredibly relaxing. You feel weightless and your brain and joints are just saying «thank you, thank you, thank you»!
Going into this, I really thought 2 hours would be excessive and I would get bored and leave early or just sit there bored. That did not happen, the LEDs indicating my time was up came sooner than I expected and I wished I had set aside an entire day to just lay there and float.
Leaving the float it feels like what you always hope a good massage and vacation will bring to you. Pure, utter relaxation. Zero soreness or stiffness, even though you haven’t moved for a couple hours, and you are just happy (or I was). It was incredibly refreshing. It really felt like I had just had a mini vacation filled with naps and massages. My shoulders weren’t tense or hurting like normal. All my joints felt like they were brand new, I know this all sounds crazy, but seriously, it was that good.
The idea of going somewhere to sit naked in a really dark, completely silent spot still «sounds» strange, but trust me, it is worth it (especially for the measly $ 40 – 60 they charge — cash only btw). If you have stress, or pain, or just need a break from life or a noisy house, I seriously recommend you give them a call.
TL:dr
Floating is an amazing experience that only sounds strange but is actually AMAZING and well worth trying if you have any inclination toward such ventures. The folks at Salt7even are friendly, knowledgeable and their facilities are clean and inviting.