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Infrared light is a type of energy that can be felt, not seen. Every object with a temperature gives off some form of infrared heat. Infrared saunas average 110° to 120° F upon entry, & your body slowly heats up, reaching temperatures, on average, between 130° to 145° F. Here at Transcend, our sauna by Sunlighten operates with full spectrum infrared technology, incorporating all ranges of infrared wavelengths.
Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
Infrared sauna heat is proven to raise your core body temperature by 2-3 degrees. Localized heat sent right to the source means tolerable temperatures, a quicker, deeper sweat, & a number of health benefits such as:
Relaxation –
Heat bathing in a sauna provides stress relief in a number of ways. It’s a warm, quiet space without any distractions coming from the outside. The heat from the sauna relaxes the body & stimulates the release of endorphins. Endorphins are the body's all-natural “feel good” chemical, & their release provides a truly wonderful “after sauna glow.” Sauna use can help the body & mind adapt to stress & reduce the risk of depression & other mental health disorders. Infrared saunas help your body with thermoregulation & facilitate what’s known as a parasympathetic state, where the body can more effectively rest & digest.
Muscle Recovery –
Infrared saunas are extremely helpful at tackling the aches & pains of sore muscles. Muscles relax best when tissues are warm, & this allows greater mobility, flexibility & range of motion from that muscle. This is due to the fact that inside an infrared sauna, the increased blood circulation helps to carry off the metabolic waste products your body built up during exercise. This increased circulation of oxygen & nutrient-rich blood helps your body recover its oxygen-depleted muscle tissues, & helps to accelerate how quickly you repair those tired, aching muscles. Infrared energy helps to reduce soreness within & between nerve endings, which helps in combating the symptoms of muscle spasms while the joints & connecting fibers become warm & energized from the infrared light.
* Infrared Sauna vs. Steam Room: Due to the unique way in which infrared light is able to penetrate the skin, your body’s subdermal & muscle tissues benefit from the added energy wavelengths that help them to recover. This is why infrared saunas are one of the most effective treatments for sore & aching muscles because the energy produced is more efficiently received & utilized by our bodies, compared to a traditional sauna or a steam room.
A steam room is no doubt effective when it comes to producing the heat needed to stimulate the production of heat shock proteins, but they aren’t able to produce the same skin-penetrating energy that is beneficial to human health.
Detoxification –
Full spectrum infrared light is the best choice for sweat detoxification. Infrared sauna therapy promotes this process by using what is known as a heavy metal detox protocol to mobilize specific toxins nearly three inches below the surface of your skin. Rather than simply heating the air to draw out toxins, infrared saunas use far infrared light to heat your body from the inside to expel toxins from deep in your skin.
Skin health –
This detoxifying sweat induced by infrared light has a cleansing effect on pores & glands, flushing toxins & impurities from within the skin. As a result of regular sauna treatment, your skin will be less prone to acne, blackheads, & pimples as well as improving tone, elasticity, & firmness of the skin.
The red light exuded from infrared saunas stimulates collagen & elastin production. Collagen & elastin will help plump & firm your skin, alleviating stretch marks & cellulite in the process.
Infrared saunas have the remarkable ability to speed up the wound healing process. This is because infrared light therapy accelerates cell regeneration, supports enhanced tissue growth, & has proven results in healing skin burns & scars. Our skin is responsible for protecting & regulating the body against & amidst harmful substances; if the skin is damaged its ability to perform these functions may become impaired & leave you vulnerable to various illnesses or bacteria. As such, the beneficial properties of infrared sauna for skin should be used as a mechanism of defense against harmful substances.
Cardiovascular health –
During an infrared sauna session your heart rate rises & your circulation increases creating more effective blood flow, which is known to help in the reducing the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, & neurocognitive diseases as well as arthritis, fibromyalgia, headache, & cold symptoms. The beneficial effects of sauna bathing have been linked to its effect on circulatory, cardiovascular, & immune functions.
*If you are injured or unable to exercise, it can be challenging to reap the benefits of a sweaty workout. Infrared sauna therapy is perfect for anyone interested in raising their heart rate and burning calories without the added pressure to joints and bones, as it mimics the physical response of a moderate walk.
Strengthen Immune System –
The heat generated by an infrared sauna stimulates energy at a cellular level which, in turn, increases the body’s production of white blood cells. These cells form a component of your blood and act as your immune system’s first line of defense when infection strikes. When a harmful substance enters your body, white blood cells detect it and control the immune system’s response. An increased production of white blood cells can help the body to more effectively fight off illnesses.
Hippocrates famously said, “Give me a fever and I can cure any disease.” Fevers help your body to fight off infection by allowing certain immune cells to work more efficiently & effectively. Hyperthermia, or the exposure of the body to high temperatures, gives these cells the ability to destroy virus-infected cells and tumor cells.
Infrared sauna usage can also strengthen the immune system by stimulating cell regeneration. This kind of regeneration can help your body dispose of cells that might be old, damaged, or ineffective and replace them with new cells. Over time all cells are regenerated, but the heat from an infrared sauna catalyzes the regeneration process and ensures all bodily systems are running as smoothly as possible. This is especially beneficial during the cold and flu season when the body is being attacked more frequently.
Colored Light Therapy
Colored light therapy - or Chromotherapy is the use of the visible spectrum, or color light, to heal the physical, mental & spiritual energy imbalance that tends to lead to disease. It is one of the most holistic & simple methods to assist in relief from illness. Colors are all vibratory. Each of the color photons has its own wavelength & frequency. The body recognizes these waveforms & responds to them. The way we perceive color is because of the vibration it holds. Each color charges our cells a certain way as a result. Each color gives us a certain amount of energy manifesting as creativity, motivation, happiness, or energy that relaxes our bodies, clears the mind of anxiety & stress, & gives us a good night of rest. The human body is composed of all colors from the visible light spectrum. Each color of the spectrum has a different effect on the mind, body, & emotions. The Chakra system consists of seven energy centers within the human body. Each of the seven center points contain energy that regulate the body’s functions, from organs, brain, lungs, stomach and so forth, to the immune system, metabolism, and emotions. Chromotherapy and chakras go hand in hand because each chakra governs a certain color.
“Light is responsible for turning on the brain & the body. Light enters the body through the eyes and skin. When even a single photon of light enters the eye, it lights up the entire brain. This light triggers the hypothalamus, which regulates all life-sustaining bodily functions, the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, & the pituitary. The hypothalamus is also responsible for our body's biological clock. It also sends a message, by way of light, to the pineal organ, which is responsible for releasing one of our most important hormones, melatonin. The release of melatonin is directly related to light, darkness, colors, & the Earth's electromagnetic field. This necessary hormone affects every cell in the body. It turns on each cell's internal activities, allowing them to harmonize with each other and nature. The pineal gland is believed to be responsible for our feeling of oneness with the universe & sets the stage for the relationship between our inner being & the environment. If that relationship is harmonious, we are healthy, happy, & feel a sense of well-being. An imbalance in this relationship makes itself known in the form of disorders or disease in our physical, mental or emotional states. The pineal is our ‘light meter’, & receives information from our intuition, to give us that sense of oneness with the universe, & from the Earth's electromagnetic field below to keep us grounded. A perfect balance is necessary to maintain our health & to keep us in harmony with the environment.” - Christa John
Things To Note:
Our sauna is built for one or two people, and it is in a private room. If you would like to come with someone simply schedule one appointment and come together. If one of you is paying for an unlimited monthly package, the second person will need to pay our individual sauna session rate. If neither of you have an unlimited package, then just one sauna session needs to be paid for.
Towels are provided. We recommend bringing a water bottle with you to appointments as hydration is very important, especially on days when you use the sauna. We have a station to refill your water bottles, and cups are available on days you forget! You can wear whatever is comfortable as you will be in a private room.
Those aged 16-17 may use the sauna given that a parent or guardian has signed paperwork.
PLEASE READ:
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or pharmacist for possible changes in the drug’s effect when the body is exposed to infrared waves or elevated body temperatures. Some medications including diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers and others may impair the body’s natural heat/loss mechanisms. Some over the counter drugs such as antihistamines may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke. (perspiration) and respiratory systems. If using a pacemaker or defibrillator, please discuss risks involved with your physician.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat-out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgement; therefore it might not be realized when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat in the infrared sauna.
Various chronic conditions including Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are associated with impaired sweating.
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation or those who are taking medications which might affect blood pressure should exercise extreme caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin. Please consult a physician before use if you have a chronic condition.
If you have a recent joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after injury or until the hot and swollen symptoms subside. If you have joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind. Vigorous heating may be contraindicated in cases of infections.
Please consult your physician if you have metal pins, artificial joints, silicone prosthesis or any other surgical implants.
**Do not use the infrared sauna if you are Pregnant or have Hemophilia, Fever, or Heat Insensitivity.
**In the rare event that you experience dizziness, pain, and or discomfort, immediately discontinue sauna use.
Relax & detox with a 30 minute sauna session. Come alone or with a friend for just $20!
Relax & detox with a 45 minute sauna session. Come alone or with a friend for just $25!
Relax & detox with a 60 minute sauna session. Come along or with a friend for just $30!
*Please note that package prices cover one person only. If you have a monthly package and want to bring a guest with you, that guest must pay the individual rate or have their own monthly package.
Do you love our sauna? Save money by paying monthly! Simply schedule a sauna appointment by calling us or clicking "Book Now" at the top of this page, and then mention this package at checkout. We will charge you $79 instead of $20, and then you can schedule as you wish for the month. This package is renewing, so you will be charged every month unless you specify that you only want the package for one month. There is no commitment, so you can cancel your package at any time.
Do you love our sauna? Save money by paying monthly! Simply schedule a sauna appointment by calling us or clicking "Book Now" at the top of this page, and then mention this package at checkout. We will charge you $99 instead of $25, and then you can schedule as you wish for the month. This package is renewing, so you will be charged every month unless you specify that you only want the package for one month. There is no commitment, so you can cancel your package at any time.
Do you love our sauna? Save money by paying monthly! Simply schedule a sauna appointment by calling us or clicking "Book Now" at the top of this page, and then mention this package at checkout. We will charge you $109 instead of $30, and then you can schedule as you wish for the month. This package is renewing, so you will be charged every month unless you specify that you only want the package for one month. There is no commitment, so you can cancel your package at any time.
Those ages 18 and older can use the sauna without the consent of a parent or guardian. Those ages 16-17 may use the sauna given that their parent or guardian has signed paperwork. They may come alone to appointments after the paperwork has been signed.