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About Infrared Therapy

Infrared sauna myths, debunked.

What are the benefits of infrared saunas?

SaunaSpace is a particular breed of full-spectrum infrared sauna. We focus on near infrared (NIR) therapy to give you heat and light therapy all in one. Our saunas help people with a wide range of problems including stress, pain, skin issues, and mor

Why is infrared better than other types of saunas?

Infrared saunas are typically more compact and energy-efficient than traditional saunas, but most of the benefits come from the near infrared (NIR) part of the spectrum. Saunas that use primarily NIR require less warmup time and create radiant heat s

Why should I choose SaunaSpace?

We’ve spent years perfecting our spectrum so you get the most benefit from your sauna. Our full-spectrum bulbs mimic natural sunlight—minus the harmful UV and blue light—to trigger all of your body's most powerful restorative processes. Our emphasis

Is this the same as red light therapy?

Red light therapy is just one part of the SaunaSpace spectrum. We use red light plus near, mid, and far infrared light so you get all the benefits of heat and light therapy in one device. The benefits of our FireLight® technology extend far beyond th

Will my sauna off-gas?

No. Our GOTS-certified organic cotton covers and solid basswood frames are untreated, so the heat from your sauna will not cause any harmful chemicals or bad smells to be released into the air.

What is full-spectrum infrared therapy?

When we say “full-spectrum” infrared therapy, we mean that you receive red light plus near, mid, and far infrared light in a proportion that reflects natural sunlight. We believe this approach mimics the benefits of nature and optimizes your sauna ex

Where can I learn more about saunas and infrared therapy?

After you’ve read about how infrared saunas work and learned the health benefits, dive deeper with articles and videos from our founder. Our research archive is a helpful way to find scientific research about the topics that interest you most.

How do infrared saunas work?

Our particular spectrum of infrared therapy focuses on near infrared (NIR) light, which penetrates deeply to heat you from the inside out. That means you sweat faster and the air stays cooler than in traditional saunas. Most other infrared saunas foc