You've probably already enjoined a nice sweating session at a sauna once or twice in your lifetime, or maybe not yet and the reason you're here is that you're actually curious. So here's what you should know about this new technology, the benefits and why is it different from regular saunas. 

What does infrared means? 

This kind of technology was first discovered in the early 19th century. However, it took quite some time to be able to actually use it and integrate it into marketable products. 

According to NASA Infrared light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. People encounter Infrared waves every day; the human eye cannot see it, but humans can detect it as heat. Scientists have established that infrared waves are beneficial to the human body as they increase the thermal energy in the body.  Infrared does this without any of the harmful rays of sunlight. 

Okay, but what about the sauna?

What we might call “Saunas”, is really infrared therapy cabins.  It just so happens that the sauna environment is a great environment to deliver infrared as you are not wearing any clothing and you are surrounded by the infrared heat. 

Rather than use steam or the traditional “box of hot rocks” heating elements, the infrared sauna heaters use the infrared spectrum listed above to promote relaxation and other wellness benefits.  In an infrared sauna, the air temperature is less important than the quality of the infrared heat. You will warm up with the sauna, as your body absorbs the infrared heat, this will increase thermal energy inducing a deep and relaxing sweat.  Using your infrared sauna at lower temperatures means you can stay in longer and get more benefits. 

Infrared Saunas Versus Traditional and Steam Saunas

The main difference between infrared saunas and traditional saunas is how they use heat. Traditional saunas use a single heater that is heating the air and this hot air heats the user.  In contrast, infrared saunas use advanced therapy to promote heat generation in the body with only a small percentage of heat heating the air. This results in a deeper sweat and at a lower ambient air temperature. In fact, infrared saunas usually operate between 115° – 135°F, while traditional saunas can get up to 195°F.

You will get all of the relaxation benefits of a traditional infrared sauna along with the increased health benefits that infrared offers all at a much more comfortable temperature.  Infrared saunas are also dry saunas and many users find this makes for a more comfortable sauna session. 

Chromotherapy bonus

Which is the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Each color possesses frequencies of a specific vibration, and each vibration is related to different physical symptoms

Our bodies need the sun’s light to live. And that light can actually be broken down into a seven color spectrum. An imbalance of any of those colors can manifest itself in physical and mental symptoms. Color therapy works on various energy points to help balance your body via the full spectrum of visible light, each color addressing a distinct need.

Imagine exercising while relaxing, isn't that everyone's dream? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna imparts a similar boost to the cardiovascular system as running. As you relax in the gentle infrared heat, your body is hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood, and burning calories.

Benefits of infrared sauna: 

WEIGHT LOSS & INCREASED METABOLISM

Imagine exercising while relaxing, isn't that everyone's dream? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna imparts a similar boost to the cardiovascular system as running. As you relax in the gentle infrared heat, your body is hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood, and burning calories.

As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart works harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation. This increase in your metabolism may burn calories.

TEMPORARY MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF

Like when the school nurse used to put hot pads on you. Muscles relax best when tissues are warm for greater flexibility and range of motion.  Infrared heat increases the thermal energy in your muscles and therefore may help relieve muscle tension and may offer temporary relief of arthritic pain. 

BETTER SLEEP

Your body unwinds and unplugs better when is cool. While in bed our bodies produce heat, and that actually is the silent battle our bodies are fighting while trying to sleep. It explains why it’s easier to sleep when your bedroom is cool and dark. You can hack your body’s thermoregulation process by warming your body in an infrared sauna then allowing it to cool down after.  This quick cool-down speeds up the process for your brain to fall asleep.  The end result is a cool body that’s primed for sleep.

IMPROVES APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE

Increasing the thermal energy in tissue is effective at temporarily reducing cellulite. There is a direct link between the slowing of metabolic rates and the storage of toxins in fat cells. Sauna use and far-infrared heat can temporarily increase heart rate and promote a temporary increase in localized blood circulation.  This may reverse the above-mentioned trends towards the accumulation of liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

IMPROVES SKIN

The profuse sweating achieved after just a few minutes in the sauna will allow impurities in the pores to come out.  The heavy sweating induced in a sauna has a cleansing effect on pores and glands, flushing out toxins and impurities. The result is healthier skin, less prone to acne, blackheads, and pimples. The temporary increase in local blood circulation may help reduce the risk of certain chronic skin conditions.

You can schedule you 30 or 60 minutes sauna sessions calling 212-744-4753, packages also available.