Use restroom before your float. Put ear plugs (provided) in ears prior to your shower. Upon entering the tank, we recommend getting acclimated to being in the chamber. Make a mental note where the door is. By orienting to where the door is, you will more likely remember where it is located after your session is complete. Lying in the solution, stretch out your body and find a comfortable position. Breathe slow and calmly as you try to let go of any thoughts you don’t wish to indulge.Sometimes when having a deep state of relaxation, people report hearing their pulse or having "Darth Vader breathing" this is a good thing. Your body and mind are shifting to a restorative and calm frequency. Go with it and allow yourself to adjust to a new calmer rhythm. This is what people describe as "meditation on steroids" effect.