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Infrared Sauna Therapy

AN ENJOYABLE, RELAXING EXPERIENCE.

Today’s world places a toxic load on our bodies, from environmental toxicants to stress and anxiety that create inflammation and other symptoms. Sweat is one of the body’s safest and most natural ways to heal and maintain good health. Sunlighten’s high-quality infrared promotes an effortless, deep, productive sweat that will leave you feeling cleansed, refreshed and energized.

RED LIGHT SAUNA THERAPY BENEFITS

Detoxification

Sweat out the toxins. Sweating is one of the body’s safest and most natural ways to heal and maintain good health by helping to eliminate toxic heavy metals, drug residues, and hormone disruptors. With the deepest penetration, Sunlighten saunas’ infrared helps increase blood flow and perspiration.

Weight Loss

Increasing core body temperature affects circulation like cardio exercise. It stimulates sluggish metabolism and helps eliminate toxins that cause fat storage, making sauna a great support to weight loss efforts and weight management.

Heart Health

Improve heart health. Infrared therapy can help your heart work better by exercising the heart, temporarily reducing blood pressure, and improving circulation. Sunlighten’s far infrared technology has been clinically proven to temporarily reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Anti-aging

Reverse aging and renew skin. The near infrared LEDs have been shown to increase collagen and elastin, improving overall skin appearance. Increased circulation also contributes to faster cell regeneration, which helps with appearance of scars. Regular use may also help reduce cellulite trapped beneath the skin.

Pain Relief

Repair muscles faster. Many professional athletes use Sunlighten saunas to recover from their training and injuries. Infrared helps deliver more oxygen to cells for faster repair and pain relief.

Immunity

Heating the body from inside can improve the function of the immune system just like a fever can. Therefore, regular Sunlighten sauna use can help reduce the incidences of cold and flu, or help you recover faster from illness.

What is Infrared

Infrared is a type of natural, invisible light found just beyond the red light in the color spectrum—hence the name “infra” (below) + “red.” It makes up over half of the sunlight we receive and is known for its warm, healing properties. You’ve felt infrared before—when basking in the sun or sitting by a fire, that comforting heat is infrared energy at work. Our bodies are designed to absorb this light, much like solar panels, using it to energize and activate our cells for vitality and growth. Unlike traditional heat, infrared warms the body directly, not the air around it, making it effective and soothing even at lower temperatures. It’s completely safe and beneficial for all living things—used not only in wellness therapies like infrared saunas, but even in hospitals to keep newborns warm. Infrared light plays a vital role in both human health and the natural world, supporting everything from plant growth to cellular function.

What is the difference between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna

Traditional saunas use a heat source to heat the air, and often include steam to create humidity as well. Fire and hot rocks were common sources of heat; modern saunas use a heater or steam generator to create the temperature increase. Traditional saunas heat the air to a point that initiates the body’s natural cooling process. This means blood comes to the surface of the skin and opens the pores. Infrared saunas emit lightwaves that penetrate the body to stimulate the health benefits from within at a cellular level.

TRADITIONAL SAUNA
INFRARED SAUNA
150-210° F
110-140° F
Surface heat
Deep, penetrating heat
Sweat happens at higher temps
More sweat at lower temps
Extreme heat, shorter session
Enjoyable heat, longer session
Requires more power
Requires less power
Uses heat stove at heat source
Uses infrared light panels as heat source
More humidity
Less humidity

Our Programs

Woman doing cardio with dumbbells at white room

CARDIO

45 min
Red Light/Near, Mid and Far Infrared
Starts at a high intensity to increase heart rate and cardiac output, then lowers to sustain heart rate level. Circulation increases to promote healthy blood pressure.

Dry brushing body exfoliating promoting skin detoxification and wellness

DETOXIFICATION

37 min
Mid and Far Infrared
Starts at a high intensity to increase the body’s core temperature, then reduces to a lower intensity level. Mid and far infrared combination improves vascular access flow to reach toxins at the cellular level.

man with elbow pain, Pain relief concept.

PAIN RELIEF

30 min
Red Light/Near, Mid and Far Infrared
A far and mid-infrared blend provides natural pain relief by reducing inflammation and swelling while red light/near infrared penetrates the tissue promoting cellular repair at a medium, constant intensity level.

relaxation

RELAXATION

40 min
Red Light/Near, Mid and Far Infrared
Far, mid, and red light/near infrared combination induces deep relaxation as it relieves muscle tension at a low, comfortable intensity, promoting overall stress reduction.

Diet and weight loss, healthy lifestyle, composition with measuring tape

WEIGHT LOSS

30 min
Mid and Far Infrared
Starts at a high intensity to stimulate the cardiovascular system, then reduces to a medium level. As the body works to cool itself, there is an increase in heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate, similar to aerobic exercise.

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ANTI-AGING

30 min
Red Light/Near, Mid and Far Infrared
A low, constant intensity level penetrates tissue to help with various skin concerns. Re

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CUSTOM

Varies
Red Light/Near, Mid and Far Infrared
Gives you full control of each heater, allowing you to maximize the infrared power, output, and intensity of each session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To enable infrared to penetrate tissues as deep as possible, we recommend wearing as little as
possible. A cotton towel, gym shorts or swimsuit are perfect options. 

One session will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. But similar to exercise, the more you do
it, the better the results. Recommended use is 3-4 times per week for 30-40 minutes.

Sweat levels are different for everyone. Don’t be surprised if you don’t sweat during the first few
sessions. Sweating will increase with regular use. Even if your body is not drenched in sweat, your body
is still detoxifying from harmful toxins. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water before your session. If you
are dehydrated, you will not sweat as much.

No. If you have health concerns, we recommend speaking with your doctor before your sauna session.

Just as you would not leave your cell phone in your car on a hot day, we do not recommend taking
cells phones, Apple watches, or other electronics in the sauna. The electronics that are built into the
sauna are designed for a heated environment.

The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. When taking a sauna session with
a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time. A general rule of
thumb is one minute inside your sauna per year of age for the child, but always accompanied by an
adult. And remember to keep you and your children hydrated, even if you don’t see them sweating.

Please consult with your physician, as this answer is usually yes, but may be no depending upon your
specific circumstances.

Even though infrared is completely safe, it is not recommended to use while pregnant. While pregnant,
the core body temperature is already elevated, and you could overheat.

Contraindications

– Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems, or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
– Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics, such as amitriptyline, may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heat stroke. Some over-the counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.
– Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness.
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
– The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands, and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
– Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician.
– The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.
– Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides.
Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna
– Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use.
– Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
– Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.
– The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.
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