The first thing people notice is a stress-relieving relaxation of the muscles. Tension melts away and the deep penetrating warmth is very soothing on aches and pains. With regular use you feel the benefits of a deep, healthy sweat that purifies your body and improves circulation. After the first session, people often notice clearer skin and a deep, restful sleep.

Infrared is safe and healthy for all living things. Far from a new technology, infrared has been used in a variety of health and human movement applications for many years. Our Infrared room uses a refined heating technology called Solocarbon, which is used in day spas, gyms, training studios and health practices worldwide. Unlike tanning beds, our unit uses infrared heating, which is entirely different to microwaves, or ultraviolet radiation.

To experience the therapeutic benefits of infrared, the optimum temperature range is between 38°C and 58°C. Sunlighten infrared saunas are 95-99% emissive to deliver the highest concentration of infrared between 38°C and 58°C. Sunlighten infrared saunas are therapeutic because of infrared precision, quality and quantity, not because of heat.

Fresh towels are provided, as well as shower products and drinking water. If you are sharing with a friend you may want to bring a sarong to use for modesty otherwise wearing nothing is better.

It is not recommend that infrared is used during pregnancy.

There is an optional shower with the infrared sauna, however, we recommend not showering directly after your sauna session to maximise the infrared benefits (unless you are floating directly after). Following your infrared session you may continue to sweat, and it is best to allow that process to occur naturally without showering for a few hours.

Don’t be surprised if you don’t sweat during the first few sessions. Sweating will increase with regular use, removing toxins and leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Women may take 4-6 sessions to sweat. Whilst men generally sweat in their first session.

Sauna sessions are best started when the sauna reaches 38°C. The optimal sauna experience occurs between 38°C and 58°C. High heat is not required to provide the benefits of Infrared. The sauna is not designed to run at high heat 65°C+ for long periods.

• Consult a Doctor – If you have a concern of any kind and you do not see it on this list. Consult your doctor prior to using an infrared sauna.
• Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, you may not realise when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness.
• Cardiovascular Issues – Obesity or Diabetes – Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and the respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
• Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated With Reduced Ability To Sweat Or Perspire – Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician.
• Elderly – The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
• Fever & Insensitivity To Heat – Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides.
• Haemophiliacs / Individuals Prone To Bleeding – The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.
• Implants – Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.
• Joint Injury – Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
• Major Health Issues – If you have or have had any major health problems you should consult your doctor.
• Medications – Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitriptyline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heatstroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heatstroke.
• Menstruation – Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use. Women are to use suitable hygiene products when using the sauna.
• Pacemakers / Defibrillators (implanted) – The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.
• Pregnancy – Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna. It is generally advised that pregnant women should not use an infrared sauna.

We suggest that if you are looking to achieve a particular health goal, it is recommended to infrared multiple times per week (up to daily sessions). However, if you are using infrared for wellness maintenance, it is recommended to use at least once a week.

We encourage our clients to switch off from technology and other devices when going into the infrared sauna. It is not recommended to bring your phone, laptop or tablet into the sauna as the heat & infrared waves effects these devices. The infrared is hooked up to wifi and there is a possibility to browse the web (ie/ YouTube etc). However, it is highly encouraged to not access apps or other visual stimuli. We do not offer or advertise the use of Netflix with the sauna service.

The EMF in a Sunlighten sauna is less than a standard hair dryer. The EMF attributable to a hair dryer at 6 inches away is about 300 mG. Our saunas have been measured between 0 and 10 mG. EMFs are measured in units called milligauss (mG).

Infrared saunas heat your body directly (as opposed to the air around you) by emitting infrared radiant heat. The waves, similar to those produced by the sun, penetrate and heat your body. The infrared waves are safe – used even to heat newborn babies in hospitals.

EMF is everywhere in our offices and our homes. The electrical appliances we use like keyboards and mice, wireless modems, cordless phones, clock radios, hair dryers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and more – all produce EMFs.

Better Health Victoria states ‘Scientific evidence does not demonstrate a causal link between typical exposures to EMF and adverse health effects.