Infrared Sauna
Why infrared?
As compared to traditional saunas which heat the air around you infrared uses light waves that penetrate tissues, heating you from the inside out. This makes it more comfortable to stay in longer due to needing lower temperatures to achieve the same goals.
As you can see in the image below, near infrared (NIR) penetrates all the way to muscle tissue. Our sauna is ‘Full spectrum’, meaning it has near, mid and far infrared light. Far infrared reaches even more deeply into the tissues, allowing for the most benefits. Studies have even proven that these waves can even pass through the skull and into the brain! (1.)
What are the benefits?
Nerd out with us!
Promotes cardiovascular health
In studies, long-term sauna use has been found to elicit the same cardiovascular response to moderate exercise. Over time, this decreases blood pressure (1.), improves left ventricular function (2.), improves arterial efficacy(3.), and increases heart rate variability(4.).
Decreases inflammation
An consistent increase in core body temperature initiates a response in the body to release anti-inflammatory cytokines. (5. & 6.) This could potentially help to prevent inflammatory diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
Improves mental and cognitive health
Increasing core body temperature has been found to stimulate production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and decrease cortisol. (7.) BDNF promotes the growth of new neurons, decreases anxiety and depression, and is active in areas of the brain responsible for learning, long term memory and executive function.
Aids in muscle repair and growth
Thanks to the increase of BDNF saunas aid in muscle recovery and producing muscle mass. (8.)
Supports the immune system
Due to an increase in heat shock proteins (HSPs) sauna use aids in modulating immune cell signaling (9.) and even decreases the chances of certain acute or chronic respiratory illness. (10.)
Detoxification
Higher amounts of BPA (11.) and certain heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury where found in sweat as compared to blood or urine. In a specific case report mercury levels normalized with repeated sauna use. Though further study is recommended this lends towards sauna use being highly beneficial in removing these toxins. (12.)
For even more fun info check out this article which mentions all the studies we have here and many more!
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916
Clark E Tedford et al., 2015 Quantitative analysis of transcranial and intraparenchymal light penetration in human cadaver brain tissue
Gayda et al., 2012 Effects of sauna alone and post-exercise sauna baths on blood pressure and hemodynamic variables in patients with untreated hypertension
Blum and Blum, 2007 Beneficial effects of sauna bathing for heart failure patients
Lee et al., 2018 Sauna exposure leads to improved arterial compliance: findings from a non-randomised experimental study
Hautala et al., 2009 Individual responses to aerobic exercise: the role of the autonomic nervous system
Hoekstra et al., 2020 Elevating body temperature to reduce low-grade inflammation: a welcome strategy for those unable to exercise?
Costello et al., 2018 Effects of acute or chronic heat exposure, exercise and dehydration on plasma cortisol, IL-6 and CRP levels in trained males
Kojima et al., 2018 Head-out immersion in hot water increases serum BDNF in healthy males
Celal Bulgay, 2025BDNF co-expresses with MTOR and is associated with muscle fiber size, lean mass and power-related traits
Osterloh and Breloer, 2008 Heat shock proteins: linking danger and pathogen recognition
Kunutsor et al., 2017 Sauna bathing reduces the risk of respiratory diseases: a long-term prospective cohort study
Stephen J Genuis, 2011 Human excretion of bisphenol A: blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study
Margaret E Sears et at., 2012 Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review
