Proper sauna use is important; just like we warm up and cool down our bodies when we exercise, there are some basic steps to follow to ensure you gain maximum benefits of using a sauna.

Before Sauna Use:

Drink a minimum of 236 mls. of water to prepare your body for an increase in core body temperature.
Lay down towels on the bench to absorb sweat. It’s also nice to have an extra around to wipe your face during sessions.

During Sauna Use:

Watch your time: Make sure to adjust your session length in accordance to your body’s needs. If you are just beginning with regular sauna use, it is important to start slow and get your body accustomed to infrared therapy. We recommend beginning with 10-15 minute sessions at 37°C every other day. Gradually increase toward 40 minute daily sessions in the optimal temperature range. Always listen to your body and adjust based on what it’s telling you.
Stick with it for long-term benefits: Just as with exercise or eating healthy, sauna use takes time and consistency to see results. You may not even sweat the first few times you use your sauna, but know that sweating (and the detox that comes with it) will increase over time, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and healthy.

After Sauna Use:

Rehydrate with at least 710 mls. of water or electrolyte drink.
Dry off and cool down naturally, or with a refreshing shower

Most people enjoy a 30-45 minute session, 3-4 times a week, but it is safe to use every day and at whatever heat suits you best. Research shows that regular use over time brings best results.

While red light therapy is safe for most people, certain individuals may need to exercise caution or avoid its use altogether. For example, pregnant women, people with epilepsy, individuals taking photosensitizing medications, or those with certain skin conditions may need to consult with a healthcare professional before using a RED Light Therapy Panel.

While red light therapy is generally safe for most individuals, including children, it's important to exercise caution and supervision, especially with young children.

Consult with a healthcare professional before using the panel on children, particularly if they have specific medical conditions or sensitivities.

Loosing fitting clothes or sports wear is the best option. If you wish these clothes can be removed in the privacy of this sauna sanctuary, and supplied towels can be used.

Contrast therapy is the application of alternating heat and cold (often a decrease of 30 C on the skin) to achieve therapeutic goals.

Contrast therapy offers benefits that extend across physical recovery, mental wellbeing, and performance optimisation:

Muscle recovery and soreness relief: Helps reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and supports quicker recovery after strenuous exercise.
Inflammation management: Cold exposure helps limit swelling, while heat aids blood circulation and healing.
Improved circulation: Alternating temperatures stimulate vascular activity, supporting waste removal and oxygen delivery.
Mental health support: Users often report reductions in stress, heightened relaxation, and mood improvements due to endorphin release.
Performance enhancement: Athletes find contrast therapy useful for maintaining consistent recovery and training schedules.

With specific customers, following assessment around utility and safety, we are in a position to offer this added treatment benefit

If you experience any discomfort or adverse reactions during your Infrared Sauna, discontinue use immediately and consult a staff member. While adverse reactions are rare, it's essential to address any concerns promptly to ensure safe and effective use of the product.

Sunlighten is committed to delivering effective, innovative, and affordable wellness products for healthier living and longevity. We want to be the clear choice for anyone seeking greater wellness and vitality—and we work hard every day to make each of our customers feel hopeful, valued, and connected to the Sunlighten family.

Choosing Sunlighten means embracing a higher standard of wellness with people who care and are the leaders in the industry. Our 25 years of innovation, patented infrared, 200+ health experts who recommend us are only part of what makes us different. We also have the most effective far infrared sauna on the market with SoloCarbon® technology – the only far infrared technology clinically shown to lower blood pressure, increase core temperature and aid in weight loss. And we offer the only precise, 3 in 1® smart sauna available on the market, with pre-set programs based on clinical studies.

Both technologies are ways to deliver infrared heat, but ceramic rods have now been surpassed by carbon panel technology thanks to the latter’s ability to produce a more consistent infrared output at lower temperatures given its surface area. Ceramic rods must be brought to excessively high heats, resulting in hot and cold spots throughout your sauna. All Sunlighten saunas use carbon-based technology and are the only carbon-based heaters with clinical backing.