SAUNA BEST PRACTICES
Getting the Most Out Of Your Sauna Session
*Please arrive 15 min before your scheduled start time so you can get checked in and started on time!
Sauna as a Prescence Practice
We invite you to leave your phone outside the sauna and treat your session as a practice in presence—a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. Without the pull of screens or notifications, it becomes easier to tune into your body, your breath, and simply be.
It’s also a wonderful experience to share with a friend or partner. Whether you sit together in silence or share quiet conversation, being fully present in the heat can deepen your connection in a meaningful and restorative way.
Don’t Over Do It
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to stay in the sauna until you feel like you’re melting to get the benefits. While raising your core temperature and sweating out toxins is valuable, pushing too hard can actually overtax the body and result in diminishing returns.
We recommend starting your session at around 60°C and allowing the heat to build gradually. This approach not only supports a gentler adaptation for your body, but also helps keep the Red Light Tower from overheating during the first part of your session—maximizing its therapeutic benefits while still allowing for a deep, satisfying sweat as the temperature rises.
Understanding the Benefits
Infrared saunas offer more than just a good sweat—perhaps their most powerful benefit comes not from the heat, but from the light.
Red and infrared light are essential for energy production and healing. Our mitochondria can use red light to generate ATP (our body’s energy), while infrared light charge-separates the water in our cells, creating even more energy potential.
These wavelengths have also been shown to improve circulation, boost collagen production, support recovery, and promote deep cellular repair—with virtually no negative side effects.
Proper Hydration
During your session, you’re not just sweating out toxins—you’re also losing essential minerals and electrolytes. That’s why it’s important to rehydrate with clean, mineral-rich water, free from harmful chemicals. After all, cellular health depends heavily on the quality of the water we consume.
Balancing Hot & Cold
We recommend starting your session with a cold plunge—just 30 to 60 seconds is plenty! When your skin temperature drops, your body becomes more receptive to light absorption. Finishing with a plunge can also feel incredibly refreshing. But as always, listen to your body and explore what feels best for you. Remember, more isn’t always better.