Infrared Pro — What Is Infrared Heat? How It Differs from a Traditional Sauna

If you've spent time in a traditional sauna, the feeling is familiar: a wall of hot, heavy air the moment the door opens. An infrared sauna feels different, and the reason is in how the heat is made and how your body takes it in.

What infrared heat actually is

Infrared is a band of light just past the range our eyes can see. You can't see it, but you feel it as warmth — the same gentle, radiant heat you get from the sun on your skin or from standing near a fire. Instead of heating the air first, infrared energy is absorbed directly by your body. The emitters in your Infrared Pro put out that energy and your body takes it in, which is why the cabin can stay cooler while you still work up a deep sweat.

How a traditional sauna works

A traditional sauna — electric or wood-fired — heats the air in the room to a high temperature. That hot air warms your skin, and your body responds by raising circulation and sweating to cool itself. Pouring water over hot rocks adds steam and humidity for a more intense feel. It's an immersive, time-honoured experience built around high heat and heavy air.

How an infrared sauna works

An infrared sauna uses emitters built into the cabin to warm your body directly rather than superheating the air. The cabin sits at a noticeably lower temperature than a traditional sauna while still producing a steady, deep sweat. Because you're absorbing the warmth instead of pushing through scorching air, many people find infrared sessions easier to breathe in and more comfortable to stay in longer.

Which is right for you?

Both are great — they're just different experiences. Traditional saunas deliver the high-heat, high-humidity ritual with centuries of history behind it. Infrared offers a gentler, lower-temperature session that heats up quickly and costs less to run. Plenty of people love one, and plenty keep both and choose by feel. There's no wrong answer.

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