When you think of a sauna, you may picture a hot, steamy room that leaves you dripping in sweat. But not all saunas work the same way.
Two of the most popular options are traditional steam saunas and infrared saunas. While both use heat and can leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, the way they heat your body, and the overall experience, are very different.
At Awaken for Wellness, we offer full-spectrum infrared sauna sessions, giving you a comfortable, modern way to experience the benefits of sauna therapy without the intense heat of a traditional steam sauna.
A traditional steam sauna, sometimes called a traditional or Finnish-style sauna, heats the air around you. Temperatures can reach very high levels, and water may be poured over heated rocks to increase humidity and create steam.
The result? A hot, humid environment that causes your body to sweat as it works to regulate its temperature.
Steam saunas can be a great way to unwind, but the intense heat isn’t for everyone. Some people find the high temperatures and humidity uncomfortable, especially during longer sessions.
Instead of primarily heating the surrounding air, an infrared sauna uses infrared light to gently warm the body directly.
Because the air doesn’t need to reach the extreme temperatures of a traditional sauna, infrared sessions can feel much more comfortable while still producing that satisfying post-sauna sweat.
At Awaken for Wellness, our full-spectrum infrared saunas utilize different wavelengths of infrared light to create a relaxing, restorative wellness experience.
Steam sauna:
The air gets extremely hot, and your body heats up as a result.
Infrared sauna:
Infrared energy warms your body more directly, allowing the sauna environment to remain at a lower temperature.
This is one of the biggest reasons people who don’t love traditional saunas often prefer infrared.
Steam sauna: High humidity is a major part of the experience.
Infrared sauna: The environment is dry, making it easier to breathe comfortably and relax without the heavy, humid feeling.
Traditional saunas can feel intense. Infrared saunas generally offer a gentler experience, making it easier to sit back, relax, listen to music, read, meditate, or simply enjoy some uninterrupted time for yourself.
And because infrared saunas operate at lower temperatures than traditional saunas, you don’t necessarily have to choose between getting the heat you want and actually enjoying your session.
A steam sauna is all about intense heat and humidity.
Infrared sauna therapy is more about relaxation, warmth, and creating intentional time for your body and mind.
That’s why infrared sauna has become such a popular addition to modern wellness routines.
If you’re looking for the benefits of sauna therapy but aren’t a fan of extreme heat, infrared may be the perfect place to start.
Our full-spectrum infrared sauna provides a comfortable environment where you can slow down, warm up, sweat, and take a break from the demands of everyday life.
Regular sauna sessions can be incorporated into a wellness routine alongside other services like cold plunge, float therapy, salt therapy, and red light therapy.
Think of it as more than simply sitting in a hot room, it’s 30 minutes dedicated to you.
There’s no universal answer. Traditional steam saunas and infrared saunas offer different experiences, and the best choice depends on what you enjoy and what fits into your wellness routine.
But if you want:
Infrared saunas are worth experiencing.
At Awaken for Wellness, you don’t have to brave an unbearably hot room to enjoy sauna therapy. Our full-spectrum infrared sauna gives you a more comfortable way to warm up, sweat, relax, and reset.
