One of the most common concerns we hear before someone’s very first float is:“What if I feel claustrophobic in the tank?” It’s a very real worry — and a completely normal one. The good news? Most people who carry that fear discover that floating feels surprisingly spacious, even liberating. Let’s talk about why.

"A single one-hour session of Floatation-REST is capable of inducing a strong reduction in state anxiety and a substantial improvement in mood," says Justin Feinstein, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist and director of the Float Research Collective.