Science of Infrared Sauna

Infrared Sauna

Infrared saunas use infrared energy to help heat the body while also increasing the temperature of the surrounding environment.

As body temperature rises, the body responds by increasing skin blood flow, sweating, and cardiovascular activity. These responses are part of the reason heat therapy has become an area of interest for cardiovascular health, recovery, relaxation, and heat acclimation.

Research has explored sauna and heat exposure for:

  • Cardiovascular health
  • Vascular function
  • Blood pressure
  • Circulation
  • Heat acclimation
  • Relaxation and stress management
  • Exercise recovery
  • Long-term health outcomes

Sauna is best viewed as a complement to foundational health habits such as exercise, nutrition, hydration, sleep, and appropriate medical care.

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that can penetrate into tissue and interact with biological processes within cells.

One major area of research involves the mitochondria, which help produce energy within our cells. Red light therapy can positively promote circulation, anti-inflammatory processes, and tissue recovery.

Our red light panel is installed inside the sauna, allowing clients to receive targeted light exposure while completing their infrared sauna session.

Because the panel can be directed toward different areas of the body, clients can focus the light on areas such as the muscles, joints, back, shoulders, knees, or legs.

Research has explored red light therapy for:

  • Muscle recovery
  • Exercise performance
  • Muscle soreness
  • Tissue recovery
  • Skin health
  • Joint comfort
  • Cellular energy production

Why Combine Them?

Infrared sauna and red light therapy complement each other by working on the body in different ways at the same time.

The sauna creates a whole-body heat response, increasing circulation, sweating, and cardiovascular activity while helping the body relax and recover.

At the same time, red and near-infrared light can be directed toward specific muscles and joints to provide a more targeted recovery stimulus.

Together, you get the benefits of whole-body heat with the ability to focus red light exactly where you want it.