*Heating Method*:

• Infrared Sauna: Uses infrared heaters to emit radiant heat that is absorbed directly by the skin, allowing for deep heat penetration at lower temperatures.

• Traditional Sauna: Heats the air with a wood, electric, or gas heater, which then heats the body indirectly at higher temperatures.

*Temperature*:

• Infrared Sauna: Operates at a lower temperature range of about 120°F to 150°F (49°C to 65°C).

• Traditional Sauna: Typically runs at higher temperatures from 150°F to 195°F (65°C to 90°C).

*Humidity*:

• Infrared Sauna: Features low humidity as it does not involve water over hot stones.

• Traditional Sauna: Can have higher humidity levels, particularly when water is added to heated rocks to generate steam.

*Health Benefits*:

Both types of saunas promote relaxation, improved circulation, and muscle pain relief. However, the infrared sauna's direct heat can more effectively target muscle tissues and joints, possibly enhancing these health benefits at a more comfortable temperature.

Our saunas are heated to 145°F unless we get a different request. Due to the nature of our space and running appointments all day, we cannot guarantee anything above 150°F, but we'll try our best for those who love the heat (our saunas max out at 158°F, regardless). As mentioned above, the magic of IR saunas comes from the IR itself and not necessarily the heat. You get full benefits between 125-145°F.

Our sauna sessions are 30 minutes and you'll have a few minutes to change before and after.

You’re of course encouraged to listen to your body and get out early if needed.

The sauna is the same price for one session and it fits one or two people comfortably.

We have two infrared saunas at our Greenwood location, and one each at South Lake Union and GreenLake.

With all the sweating, you want to make sure to hydrate! Please come to each session well-hydrated, not hungover or after drinking alcohol. Drinking water is available in the lobby. Please only use glass or stainless steel bottles in the sauna; plastic bottles are not permitted in the sauna. Towels are provided for your use. Please make sure to wipe off all oils and lotions prior to entering the sauna.

Showers are located in our float rooms, and are reserved for float appointments only. We recommend either showering when you get home, or better yet - book a float for right after your sauna! As long as you’re hydrated, the combination can be incredibly blissful. Your body and mind will have a much easier time relaxing into a deeply meditative and relaxing state during your float.

Yes, there is a $5 robe service charge for sauna sessions. Robes are complimentary if you book a float before or after your sauna session.

It’s an awesome combination! In general, anything that helps your body relax will take you deeper in your float session. Definitely stay hydrated, and book your sauna 45 minutes before your float appointment. This allows 30 minutes for the sauna, with a 10-15 minute cool-down period.

The infrared sauna helps you detoxify, improves circulation, lymphatic drainage and cardiovascular health, reduces pain, increases your metabolic rate to jump-start healthy weight loss, rejuvenates your skin, and reduces stress and cortisol levels. Check out more on our main sauna page here, or read this 20-page report from Dr. Rhonda Patrick.

There is no one answer for the amount of sessions per week, but infrared saunas are safe to use every day. In fact, you will see wellness improvements sooner if you use it daily. On average, most people partake in 20-30 minute sessions, 2-4 times a week.

Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or a pharmacist for possible changes in the drugs effect when the body is exposed to infrared waves or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitryptaline 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.

This is generally not recommended. We advise you to consult with your own physician before using infrared saunas while pregnant.

EMFs are like invisible energy emissions that come from any object that uses electricity. Most common electrical objects give off such low levels of EMF that they pose no risk to humans. Though infrared saunas are large and powered by electricity, the technology used in our infrared sauna keeps EMF in an extremely low range of 0.2 to 0.3 mG. For context, the Environmental Protection Agency has previously proposed a safety standard of 3 mG, with anything below 3 mG being deemed as safe

The saunas take 30-45 minutes to heat up to temperature. Please **always book in advance** to gaurantee an available hot sauna for the time you'd like to come in.

Our saunas are sanitized with natural cleaners after each use. The heat and infrared light also helps to kill any bacteria and airborne germs.

Infrared Sauna use is not recommended for people who are pregnant, children under 12, those who cannot handle temperature extremes, those with hemophila, fever, insensitivity to heat, and those under the influence of alcohol or recovering from alcohol use.

Please consult your physician if you: have cardiovascular disease; hypertension or hypotension; are taking prescription medication; have metal pins, rods or artificial joints; or have condition making you prone to bleeding.