Gentle heat. Deep sweat.
Infrared Sauna
Thirty minutes of in a private sauna. Book it on its own, or pair it with a float.
Infrared is light you can't see but can feel as warmth. A traditional sauna mostly heats the air around you. An infrared sauna sends out radiant energy that your skin absorbs and turns into heat.
Full-spectrum means it uses all three ranges:
- Near (NIR): the shortest wavelengths, which reach a little deeper into the skin.
- Mid (MIR): in-between wavelengths that add to the radiant heat.
- Far (FIR): the longest wavelengths, absorbed near the surface and felt as warmth.
Together, they warm you up without the extreme air temperatures of a traditional sauna.
- Session
- 30 minutes
- Price
- $45Members save 25%
- Where
- All five studios
- Bring a guest
- +$20Renton is 1 person only
Infrared vs. traditional
Both bring the heat. The difference is how they deliver it, and how that heat feels.
| Infrared sauna | Traditional sauna | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Infrared panels warm your body directly | Heated air warms your body |
| Temperature | 135–155°F | 150–195°F |
| How it feels | Gentle, gradual warmth that builds over time | Intense heat that surrounds you |
| Steam | Dry heat, no steam | Dry heat, with optional steam from hot stones |
| The experience | A deep sweat without the intense air temperature | A hotter, more intense sauna session |
Both can leave you sweating and relaxed. Infrared gets you there without heating the air as much. Temperatures are approximate.
Why guests use it
Muscle recovery
Deep heat helps loosen tight muscles after a workout or a long week.
Rest and sleep
The warmth helps your body shift into rest mode, and many guests sleep better that night.
Circulation
Heat raises your heart rate and gets your blood moving.
A good sweat
Infrared gets you sweating at a comfortable temperature. We won't promise a detox (your liver and kidneys handle that), but a good sweat feels great.
Curious about the research? The Cleveland Clinic has a balanced overview of possible benefits and precautions.
Our saunas
Our saunas are Clearlight Sanctuary full-spectrum infrared saunas by Jacuzzi, with room for one or two. Renton has a Sanctuary 1, which fits one person.
- Near, mid, and far infrared
- Chromotherapy lighting
- Low-EMF
With infrared, the magic comes from the infrared panels, not the air temperature, so you don't need extreme heat to work up a sweat. We set our saunas to 145°F by default.
Your visit
Arrive hydrated
Come a few minutes before your booked time with water in your system.
Change and settle in
Swimsuit or light clothing, then 30 minutes of infrared warmth.
Cool down
Take your time before you get dressed, and drink more water.
Float, or head out
Leave relaxed, or carry that warmth straight into a float.
Good to know
- What to wear: a swimsuit works best. Light clothing is fine. No nudity, please.
- Showers: sauna-only sessions don't include a shower. Add a float if you'd like to shower afterward.
- Provided: towels and makeup wipes. A robe is $5, or free with a float.
- Before you come: skip heavy meals, and avoid oils and lotions for an hour beforehand.
- Hydrate: before, during, and after your session.
- How often? Once is a great start. Some guests make it a weekly habit, and others come two or three times a week.
- New to sauna? No experience needed. Start with 20 to 25 minutes on the cooler side (135–140°F) and work up to the full 30. Step out for a break whenever you need one.
- Feeling unwell? If you feel dizzy, nauseated, or faint, leave the sauna right away and let our team know.
Better with a float
Our guests' favorite combo. Loosen up in the sauna first, then carry that warmth into your float.
Infrared Sauna, then Float
A 30-minute sauna and a 60-minute float, at all five studios. Solo only.
Shared Sauna, then Float
Share the sauna with a friend or partner, then each float in a private room. Greenwood, Greenlake, SLU, and Bellevue.
Booking both yourself? Start the sauna 45 minutes before your float. That leaves 15 minutes to cool down and take a cool shower before you float.
Sauna packages
Members save an extra 25% on all sauna sessions and packages, applied at checkout.
What guests say
“I was so sore and tired going in for my first IR sauna and float. I was giggling leaving because I felt soooo good. I was on day 2 of a 3 day golf tournament and it was HOT out. I woke up the next day completely renewed. Our last day was the hottest but I had my best day on the course!”
“I was experiencing a flare up of low back pain and the sauna followed by a float was exactly what my nervous system needed. I left feeling sooo much better.”
“We went after a long hike ( for sauna and float) and I had NO residual soreness the next day.”
“Recently I’ve started doing a shared infrared sauna before my float. Talk about feeling like a new person!”
Check with your provider first
Infrared sauna is safe for most people. Talk to your healthcare provider before your session if you are:
- Pregnant or nursing
- Managing a heart condition, high blood pressure, or diabetes
- Recovering from a recent surgery or injury
- Taking medication that affects sweating or heat tolerance
Have a fever, an active infection, or feeling dehydrated? Please reschedule.
Warm up.
Book a sauna at any of our five studios, or give one as a gift.