Six Infrared Sauna Benefits
At Lite Mind Body Clinic we are obsessed with Infrared Saunas - and not just because they provide the perfect escape from reality. There are numerous mental and physical health benefits to be derived from a single infrared sauna session and even more to be gained from regular usage. Not sure whether infrared is the right choice for you? Let us tell you why we think it is!
Natural Detox
Infrared saunas are unique in their ability to flush out toxins and detox your body. While the purpose of any sauna is to make you sweat, infrared saunas provide a deeper, more intense sweat allowing your body to cleanse itself of more toxins than it would in a traditional sauna. By starting at a lower temperature and slowly increasing as your body acclimates, infrared saunas are the perfect alternative for heat-adverse individuals still interested in getting their sweat on and flushing out toxins.
2. Blood Circulation
Infrared saunas are beneficial for those who struggle with high blood pressure. As you sweat, you increase blood flow and improve circulation in turn, lowering your blood pressure. Increased blood circulation helps to relax the body and ease muscle tension allowing for total relaxation. Infrared heat is a useful tool for easing aches and pains in our joints without using pharmaceuticals, having a similar effect to a heating pad on a sore area.
5. Muscle Recovery
Infrared saunas are perfect for workout recovery. Following a long run, a heavy weight lifting session, or intense cardio, it is important to rest our muscles and allow them to recover. During a forty-five-minute sauna session, you will feel a reduction in pain and tension as the infrared heat penetrates tissues, joints and muscles to increase blood flow and allow the body to naturally relax. Regularly visiting a sauna after intense physical activity promotes healing and prevents injuries down the line.
6. Mental Detox
Each of our infrared saunas is equipped with chromotherapy - light therapy - to help restore mental balance. Because of the wavelength of the light in the sauna, you are able to absorb the colour you are sitting under allowing you to receive its benefits. This is a great way to cleanse your aura, reduce stress, and detox the mind and body at the same time.
3. Immune Support
Experiencing cold/flu symptoms? Heading to an infrared sauna as soon as possible can help reduce the intensity of your illness or prevent it altogether. As your blood circulation increases, so too does your white blood cell count, supporting your natural immunity. This can help kill off any germs in your system or prevent them from growing into a more invasive illness. During cold/flu season, a regular visit to an infrared sauna can make a big difference in your ability to fend off viruses.
4. Anti-Ageing
One of our favourite infrared benefits? The natural golden glow our skin has after a session! Infrared saunas can improve skin tone and reduce signs of ageing by creating increased blood flow, collagen production, and circulation. The profuse sweating that is activated in an infrared sauna doesn’t just work to flush toxins from your body - it clears your pores as well, helping to prevent blemishes and improve overall skin health.
In conclusion…
Infrared saunas are a safe and useful way to support your mental, physical and spiritual health throughout the year. During a session at Lite Mind Body Clinic, you will have a private room and sauna equipped with all your entertainment needs - from Headspace for meditation to Netflix for your enjoyment. Take advantage of our amenities with full towel and robe service and luxury bath products in our shower. Spend your forty-five minutes in the sauna however suits you best, restoring balance and reconnecting with yourself, before stepping into a marble eucalyptus rain shower with aromatherapy to freshen up and enjoy the rest of your day.
