WHAT IS AN INFRARED SAUNA?
Our cedarwood Infrared Sauna from Clearlight has a number of health benefits and is a truly relaxing experience to add to your day. Upon booking, the sauna room is yours for 45 minutes.
Infrared saunas are different to traditional saunas, they sit at around 50-65 degrees Celsius, however the air is a lot drier, making it easier to breathe. The heat produced is the same kind of infrared heat caused by the sun, minus the harmful UV rays, which is required for optimum health of all living things! It penetrates deeply into your joints, muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and oxygen flow and supporting the elimination of impurities from your cells. Infrared saunas can be enjoyed for up to 45 minutes although we recommend building up to this, starting at 20-30 minute sessions.
Scroll down to learn more about the health benefits of infrared sauna.
New to the sauna?
We recommend taking advantage of our 3 sessions for $70 Offer. Please note this is a one time offer for new customers only.
Hooked on the sauna and want to use it regularly?
We have a number of options for regular sauna use to suit everyone.
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HEALTH BENEFITS
DETOXIFICATION
The deeply penetrative heat of the infrared waves increases blood circulation and allows the body to rid itself of toxins such as metals, alcohol, nicotine, and other organic and inorganic compounds, through sweating. This helps to restore our bodies’ internal balance and ability to function optimally.
INCREASED METABOLISM
As you enjoy the heat of the infrared sauna, your body is working hard to cool itself by pumping blood and producing sweat, which in turn burns calories and increases your metabolism.
The penetrative nature of infrared heat means that 80% of the heat is absorbed directly into the body and just 20% goes to heating the air around you (unlike traditional sauna which mainly heat the air around you). Therefore as your body directly absorbs the infrared heat, your core body temperature is raised which boosts the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems, and can therefore be beneficial in aiding weight loss.
MUSCLE RECOVERY
Increased circulation delivers oxygen rich blood to muscles, allowing them to recover faster, especially after a workout. The infrared heat which penetrates the muscles directly allows for the muscles to relax which in turn allows for greater flexibility and range of motion, as well as relieving muscle tension and spasms.
IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST
The deep heating from the infrared heaters will raise your core body temperature, inducing an artificial fever, which is the body’s natural way to strengthen and accelerate the immune response.
Enhancement of the immune system, combined with improved elimination of toxins and wastes via intense sweating, increases your overall health and resistance to disease.
IMPROVES APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE
Given the infrareds ability to penetrate the body 3x more than a traditional sauna, it is significantly more effective at reducing cellulite. There is a direct link between the slowing of metabolic rates and the storage of toxins in fat cells. Infrared sauna use can increase heart rate and blood circulation, which essentially reverses the above-mentioned trends towards the accumulation of liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
EASE JOINT PAIN AND STIFFNESS
Time spent in an infrared sauna benefits patients suffering from many forms of arthritis. Radiant heat has also been effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other muscular-skeletal ailments. Much of the stiffness, aches and soreness that comes with aging is reduced or eliminated.
STRESS AND FATIGUE REDUCTION
Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of an infrared sauna will help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. A session is a great time to get away and release any built-up tension and stress.
Infrared Saunas have also been shown to affect the autonomic nervous system, putting you in the parasympathetic (rest and digest) state, allowing your body to heal.
IMPROVES SKIN
As you sweat during your session, deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells are released, and increased circulation draws nutrients to your skin’s surface, improving tone, texture and elasticity. Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema and psoriasis, and helping wounds to heal quicker, reducing scarring. Your skin will be glowing!