Infrared sauna

Special features of an infrared sauna

In an infrared sauna, special ceramic heaters generate infrared light waves that are sent through the sauna cabin. When the infrared light hits the human body, it turns into heat and warms up the body from the inside out.

This deep warmth is reminiscent of how the sun's rays feel on the skin and is therefore usually perceived as particularly pleasant. Even if the ambient air is cool, the body becomes pleasantly warm under infrared. Depending on preferences, temperatures between 35 and 60 °C can be set in an infrared sauna.

Since not everyone can tolerate the high temperatures of a conventional Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna is an excellent alternative to still be able to enjoy the numerous effects of pleasant warmth on body and soul.

Comparison: Classic sauna vs. infrared sauna

The biggest difference between a classic and an infrared sauna is that in the sauna the environment is heated, whereas in the infrared cabin the skin and body are heated directly.

In a classic Sauna a sauna heater with sauna stones heats up the sauna cabin to up to 100 °C, whereby an infusion is often made towards the end of the sauna session to increase the humidity and intensify sweating.

Compared to the classic sauna, the temperatures of an infrared sauna are significantly lower. This makes a sauna session in an infrared sauna gentler and usually also suitable for people with heart and circulatory problems or children.

According to this, an infrared sauna is a mild alternative to the classic sauna if someone is sensitive to heat but still wants to feel relaxing warmth.

Combine infrared sauna and classic sauna?

In Karibu, many of our conventional saunas can be upgraded to an infrared sauna with Eviva spotlights. So you only need to buy one sauna cabin and can choose between two functions. Since a Home sauna and an infrared sauna only differ in this detail, you can enjoy the advantages of both types of sauna as you wish. So you can only slip into the infrared sauna for a short time on a day after work, while on the weekend you can relax and enjoy a Finnish sauna with high temperatures.

Installation of an infrared sauna - What you need to consider!

• Infrared saunas should always be installed indoors. This is because the location should be dry and heated, with a room temperature of at least 10-15 °C. For outdoor use, you should rather use a classic Garden sauna .
• In addition, care should be taken to ensure that the door opens wide and that the sauna cabin can be easily entered.
• It is also recommended that there is a window in the room so that the moisture can escape well and it does not penetrate the wood.
• Since infrared heaters are simply connected to a standard household 230 V socket, this must of course also be within reach.

How often and for how long do you use an infrared sauna?

If you are using an infrared sauna for the first time, you should keep the temperature lower to get used to the feeling of warmth. Then you can increase the temperature with each sauna session until you have found your comfortable temperature.

Since the temperature is a maximum of 60 °C and does not put as much strain on the circulation as a classic Finnish sauna, you can even use the infrared sauna every day. Tired of doing several shorter sauna sessions and cooling off in between, as in a Finnish sauna, you stay in the infrared sauna for about 20-30 minutes continuously in the heat cabin. Cold showers are not absolutely necessary after an infrared sauna session, a lukewarm shower is sufficient.

Conclusion

Infrared heating is a good alternative to the Finnish sauna. The biggest advantage of an infrared sauna is that the temperatures are not so high, so you can use it every day. A cold shower is also not necessary after the sauna session in an infrared cabin, so that the abrupt change between hot and cold that is part of a classic sauna is no longer necessary. Accordingly, an infrared cabin is particularly suitable for people who are sensitive to heat or temperature changes or have cardiovascular diseases. The fact that an infrared heater can be easily connected to a standard household socket also saves the electrician on the one hand and electricity costs on the other. If you love warmth and are looking for a gentle sauna, an infrared sauna is the best choice.

FAQ about infrared saunas

What are the benefits of an infrared sauna?

Infrared cabins provide pleasant warmth that penetrates the body in the shortest possible time. For example, an infrared sauna session is considered particularly beneficial for muscle pain, tension or joint problems. Since the body has to sweat from the inside out in an infrared cabin, pollutants are better removed and the skin is cleansed deep into the pores. In addition, infrared rays are comparable to sun rays, so that happiness hormones are released during the use of the cabin and you often feel better mentally after your stay. So it's worth it!

Which is healthier infrared cabin or sauna?

In a classic sauna, the typical change from hot to cold stimulates the circulation particularly strongly. On the other hand, this can be rather undesirable for people with cardiovascular diseases or with sensitivity to high heat. So here it depends on your personal feeling and your previous illnesses, whether you prefer the mild temperatures of the infrared sauna or prefer the hot-cold effect of the classic sauna.

How long can you stay in an infrared cabin?

Since infrared technology generates deep heat, but the sauna temperature of a maximum of 60 °C is lower than in a classic sauna, a single sauna session in the infrared cabin is sufficient. In general, a session duration of 20–30 minutes is suggested. It is recommended to start with a low temperature of 35 °C and increase the temperature from sauna session to sauna session until you have reached your comfortable temperature.