The start of the Winter chill usually signals the beginning of the cold and flu season. If you want to give your health a boost and help protect against unwanted germs and illness, why not warm up with Infrared Therapy? Far Infrared Saunas can be a great detoxification tool when cleansing your body to help you remain at your healthiest this Winter.

Why is Infrared Therapy so good for me?

Removes toxins from the body - Far infrared is the optimum wavelength for detoxifying. Far Infrared sauna sessions detoxify your body by helping to remove potentially carcinogenic heavy metals and chemicals. With Infrared Therapy 20% of your sweat will contain heavy metals and toxins, compared to just 3% with traditional saunas.
Strengthens the immune system – During your session your core body temperature is raised by approximately 3 degrees (F), mimicking an artificial fever. As your body works to fight the fever, your immune system is strengthened. Your body’s natural resistance is also increased with the elimination of disease-causing toxins and waste via your sweat.
Promotes deep relaxation - The most immediate and noticeable effect of your sauna is tremendous relaxation, which in itself can have significant health benefits. You can also use calming music and essential oils to enhance the relaxing ambiance.
Assists in weight loss and cellulite reduction – Far infrared can assist in the reduction of cellulite and break down the lumps of fat, water and toxins trapped in pockets beneath the skin. Burns calories and helps control weight. As you relax you can burn 300-500 calories in a 30 minute session.
Provides pain relief - The sauna’s deep penetrating heat dilates blood vessels and delivers more oxygen-rich blood to tired joints and aching muscles associated with the flu. The gentle heat promotes greater relaxation, flexibility, range of motion and healing.
Improves your lymph flow – The infrared sauna can help to reduce swelling and inflammation by getting your lymph channels pumping to reduce associated lymph congestion.

How does Infrared Therapy work?

Far Infrared radiant energy safely penetrates deep into your skin, tissues and muscles, reaching approximately one and a half inches below the skin. The infrared heat excites the water molecules and fat cells to vibrate and break down, resulting in a release of toxins and heavy metals which then exit your body as sweat. Sweating plays a vital role in helping you maintain good health, by helping to regulate body temperature and assisting your body rid itself of toxins.

What does it feel like?

Infrared is a soft and gentle heat. At first it feels lovely and warm, not too hot. After 10-15 minutes you’ll start to become damp all over and soon after start sweating more heavily. By this stage your body core will have increased in temperature by approximately 3 degrees (F). Then you’ll sweat deeply for the remainder of your session, and you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalised!

What do I need to bring?

Nothing at all, just yourself! The sauna is in your own private room, so most people prefer to go naked in the sauna. But by all means bring along some bathers if you prefer. We also have all the towels you need, plenty of alkaline water to hydrate, and a freshen-up station with crystal deodorant, make-up pads and cleanser and fresh wipes for afterwards.