What are the benefits of an infrared sauna?

December 5, 2022

What is an Infrared Sauna:

A sauna is a small room designed to experience heat. A traditional sauna uses steam or flame-stoked heat to warm the air in the sauna but an infrared sauna uses infrared lamps to warm your body internally at much lower temperatures. Temperature readings of an infrared sauna typically are between 110-135º F. A traditional sauna falls between 150-195ºF.

Why does Oceanside have an infrared sauna?

There Are So Many Benefits!

Boosts Heart Health: 

  • With an increase in heart rate and widening of blood vessels, a session mimics what can occur during exercise and over time can reduce blood pressure/
  • This is not a substitute for regular exercise as fat burning does not occur

Helps Sore Muscles:

  • Improved circulation can help speed muscle recovery 

Reduces Pain and Stiffness

Improves Skin Health: 

  • sweating can help your body expel dirt, oils and other matter that deposits on the skin. Low light therapies like infrared sauna can be used to treat acne, psoriasis and eczema

Relaxation and Recovery:

  • The warmth, the solitude and circulatory effects help bring your nervous system into a relaxed state and this is RECOVERY. Whether you are just working on managing stress, healing or workout recovery, time in the sauna does just that. 

Self Care:

  • Use the room for meditation, solitude and quiet time for you. Use the area to stretch out and use the sauna. 

Tips for Sauna Use:

  • Start slow. Start at 110ºF 10 min. How do you feel?
  • Work up to 30 min
  • Stay hydrated! Bring in water!
  • Rinse off afterward. Take a shower when you go home to rinse off toxins that you sweat out. 

Risks:

  • Do not use if you are pregnant
  • If you are heat intolerant and or have neurological conditions please check with your doctor if this may be helpful for you