Infrared Sauna
What is it?
Historically saunas have been used for centuries in a variety of cultures. Traditional saunas use a heat source to heat the air, and often include steam to create humidity. Infrared saunas emit light waves that penetrate the body and raise the body’s core temperature. This warms the body from within instead of just heating the air around you. The mPulse sauna at the Longevity Lab is the only sauna on the market that offers all 3 infrared wave lengthens - near, mid, and far - that provides a unique opportunity for health benefits beyond traditional saunas. Our sauna also comes equipped with Chromotherapy, or color therapy, with 16 color options. Sit back and relax, or even conduct your meditation practice in the sauna. Need a bit more entertainment? Enjoy listening to music on the surround sound system or watch YouTube and Netflix on the entertainment system inside the sauna.
Here Comes the Sun
The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which we can’t actually see. A prism transforms light into a rainbow of visible light. Infrared is the invisible light just outside the prism next to red light, thus the name “infra (below)" + “red.” Sunlight is 52-55% infrared. It’s all the good parts of the sun’s healing light.
Benefits
Only in recent years have scientist begun to study this ancient health practice. While a google search will list a plethora of claims, we choose to only include the benefits that, as of this time, have gone through the rigorous scientific process. As more studies are published and we learn more about Deliberate Heat Exposure, this list will be updated or changed.
Reduced risk of fatal cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.
Those who visited a sauna 2-3 times per week were 27% less likely to die of a cardiovascular event and those who hit the sauna 4-7 times per week were 50% less likely to experience a fatal cardiovascular event. If heart issues run in your family, or you are dealing with these issues currently, the more frequently you visit the sauna each week the less likely you are to die of these issues.
Decreased stress and Improvements in mood and mental health.
Studies have shown a significant decrease in the stress hormone cortisol after sauna use. Repeated sauna exposure leads to an elevated baseline level of mood and a heightened level of happiness during good times. A bout of short-term discomfort in the heat activates chemical pathways that lead to a happy, mildly euphoric feeling afterwards and put you in a better position to feel joyful in response to life.
Statistically significant improvements in longevity.
Damage at the cellular level to our DNA and mitochondria is now known to be the leading cause of aging. Sauna exposure activates mechanisms that seek out and either repair or remove damaged cells that lead to aging and diseases such as cancer.
Increase in tissue repair and growth hormone.
Sauna use has been shown to greatly (16-fold!) increase growth hormone which is directly responsible for the growth of tissues in the body. This can lead to faster recovery from an injury and improved muscle growth. More muscle impacts our metabolism which leads to the next benefit.
Improvements in metabolism and body composition.
Due to the release of growth hormone and other chemicals, sauna use stimulates mitohormesis which leads to increases in metabolism. Emerging research is also showing sauna use can lead to a conversion of white fat to the more metabolically active brown fat.
Improved Sleep.
In order for sleep to occur each night, our core body temperature must drop 1-3 degrees. A sauna session close to bedtime triggers your body to "cool down" which can help those people who have a hard time falling asleep by jumpstarting the decrease in body temperature needed for sleep to happen.
Infrared Sauna
$40
FAQs
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Infrared light is safe, natural, non-invasive, and painless. It does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight. Infrared heat is what hospitals use to warm newborns.
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Consult with your physician prior to using the sauna if you are:
• Pregnant
• Medications – Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.
• Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover.
• Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated with Reduced Ability to Sweat or Perspire
• Fever & Insensitivity to Heat
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• Wait at least 1-2 hours after eating before beginning an infrared sauna session.
• Hydrate with a minimum of 8 ounces of water to prepare for an increase in core body temperature.
• What To Wear: Clothing that allows you to sweat. For example, tank top or t-shirt and a pair of shorts. You can wear a swimsuit if you like. No footwear in the sauna.
• Please bring a towel to sit on in the sauna and to wipe off with at the end of your session.
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Sauna sessions are booked in 30-minute increments. Initially, you may not be able to tolerate the full 30 minutes and that’s okay! During your initial consultation, one of our wellness coaches will help determine the appropriate starting duration and temperature. They will also create a plan to help you slowly progress up to 30 minutes or even 60 minutes depending on your goal.
Your 30-minute time slot will include 1) a few minutes to review with your wellness coach your specific goals, how you felt after your last sauna session, and how you feel today so they can customize today’s sauna session, 2) time to set up music, videos, or light therapy, 3) your actual time in the sauna. You will be charged $2/minute for any time you remain in the sauna past your booked time slot. Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to change, use the restroom, and store your belongings before your time slot begins.
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• Listen to your body and adjust based on what it’s telling you. If you feel flu-like symptoms, discontinue and let our staff know. Our AIM Longevity Lab saying: “I am uncomfortable, but I feel safe to stay in.”
• Everyone sweats differently. You many not sweat during the first few sessions. Sweat will increase with regular use.
• Please sit on a towel and be cautious about leaning back on the panels as they get hot.
• We recommend bringing in a water bottle so you can continue to hydrate during your session but please do not bring in a plastic bottle.
• For the safety of your devices, please do not bring phones or tablets into the sauna.
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• Rehydrate with 16 ounces of water or electrolyte drink for every 10 minutes you spend in the sauna to replenish fluids.
• Dry off with an absorbent towel and cool down naturally. You may need to sit down for a few minutes outside the sauna after exiting to cool down.
• Please check in with your wellness coach or a staff member before leaving to provide feedback on your session for future appointments and book your next session.
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Yes! The sauna is both disinfected and sanitized after every session. Additionally, we ask all clients to sit on a towel and be clothed.
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You must be covered while in the sauna. This can be a swimsuit or a tank top, sports bra, and shorts. No footwear in the sauna.
Please bring a towel and water to stay hydrated, preferably not in a plastic bottle. To access the entertainment system, bring your login and password. Some clients like to bring in a book or magazine. Your wellness coach may request to track your heart rate while in the sauna so bring or wear your fitness tracking devices such as a Fitbit or Apple watch. You may want to bring clean, dry clothes to change into afterwards.
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Plan out your sauna time! Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to change, use the restroom, and store your belongings before your time slot begins. A session includes 30 minutes in the sauna and 10 minutes of consultation time with your wellness coach. Before you step into the sauna you will meet with your wellness coach to review your specific goals, how you felt after your last sauna session, and how you feel today so they can customize your sauna session. They will also help you set up the entertainment system and/or light therapy.
We try to accommodate as many of our clients as possible, so we book the rooms back-to-back with enough time in between to clean and get things ready for the next client. Staying longer delays other guests. Please make sure you vacate the sauna when your booked time is up. Additional time in the sauna is subject to a $2.00/minute charge.
Cancellation Policy: We require cancellations more than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time. Paid sessions cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be forfeited. Paid sessions cancelled or rescheduled with more than 24 hours’ notice will be credited to your AIM Longevity Lab account for future use. If you are going to be late for your appointment, it will cut into your sauna time, but we will try our best to accommodate if possible.
All sales are final. All sessions purchased expire one year from the date of purchase unless otherwise noted.