Benefits
All the healing goodness
CURIOUS TO KNOW ALL THE JUICY BENEFITS OF OUR INFRARED SAUNAS?
Infrared saunas operate much differently from traditional saunas, as a traditional sauna raises the temperature of the air around you to warm the body. Infrared saunas use panels to penetrate body tissues, cells and organs with more slow and direct heating. This creates a much more gentle and comfortable approach than the traditional saunas, but with even higher benefits making it a sweet and potent place for your self-care practice.
detoxification -
Coming into your sunday mood session, the infrared rays gently heat the body and increases the core temperature from within. This allows for a deeper penetration to a cellular level, making your body disperse and release heavy metals and toxins, assisting in a deep detoxification during your sweat.
weight loss -
Infrared saunas have many weight loss benefits due to their ability to raise the body's core temperature, increase metabolism and provide an effective way of removing toxins and impurities from the body.
The body sweats in an infrared sauna, enabling it to get rid of unused fluids which is beneficial for weight loss. Additionally, an increase in calorie burn through accelerated metabolism provides weight loss benefits as well.
skin healing -
Infrared saunas have been shown to stimulate both collagen and elastin production, which significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in your skin. And oh, how we love that post-sauna glow!
As the dermis and epidermis skin layers are healed with infrared therapy, you will experience skin renewal, wound healing and tissue growth helping to restore your radiance. Sweating also improves blood circulation and will help unblock pores and reduce blemishes.
stress relief -
Our 45-minute sessions will quickly become your favourite way to slow down during a busy week as it helps you to tap into a state of deep presence and relaxation. Infrared Saunas help to lower the level of cortisol in the body, the chemical associated with stress and tension. Sitting in an infrared sauna causes your endorphins to be released, which is your body's natural pain medicine
nervous system regulation -
Sweating and relaxing in an infrared sauna can help reset the nervous system, and give your adrenal glands a much-needed break. This is because you’re actively helping to restore control to the parasympathetic nervous system, or your ‘rest and digest’ mode, by tuning into a deeper relaxed state of being.
recovery -
Infrared saunas have, for decades, been used for relieving aches, muscle and joint pain as well as aiding in speeding up muscle recovery after an injury. The light emitted in infrared sauna therapy penetrates deep below the skin's surface. This provides access to the muscle tissue stressed during strength training sessions. One of the primary "toxins" created with strength training is lactic acid. If excess lactic acid is not reduced, sore muscles result. Increasing blood flow to the muscle decreases this likelihood.
deep sleep -
As you start to feel your muscles relaxing, your shoulders unclenching and your body winding down you will also start to notice the positive effects this will have on your sleeping patterns as well as your overall quality of sleep. The production of melatonin, also known as the ‘sleep hormone’ is also stimulated during your sauna session.
immune boosting -
Infrared saunas strengthen your immune system by increasing white blood cell production, triggering the immune system, releasing impurities, improving blood circulation, regenerating cells, and promoting relaxation.
As your core body temperature is slowly rising during your sweat it helps to fight off viruses and infections that can’t survive under these temperatures.
detoxification -
Coming into your sunday mood session, the infrared rays gently heat the body and increases the core temperature from within. This allows for a deeper penetration to a cellular level, making your body disperse and release heavy metals and toxins, assisting in a deep detoxification during your sweat.
weight loss -
Infrared saunas have many weight loss benefits due to their ability to raise the body's core temperature, increase metabolism and provide an effective way of removing toxins and impurities from the body.
The body sweats in an infrared sauna, enabling it to get rid of unused fluids which is beneficial for weight loss. Additionally, an increase in calorie burn through accelerated metabolism provides weight loss benefits as well.
skin healing -
Infrared saunas have been shown to stimulate both collagen and elastin production, which significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in your skin. And oh, how we love that post-sauna glow!
As the dermis and epidermis skin layers are healed with infrared therapy, you will experience skin renewal, wound healing and tissue growth helping to restore your radiance. Sweating also improves blood circulation and will help unblock pores and reduce blemishes.
stress relief -
Our 45-minute sessions will quickly become your favourite way to slow down during a busy week as it helps you to tap into a state of deep presence and relaxation. Infrared Saunas help to lower the level of cortisol in the body, the chemical associated with stress and tension. Sitting in an infrared sauna causes your endorphins to be released, which is your body's natural pain medicine
nervous system regulation -
Sweating and relaxing in an infrared sauna can help reset the nervous system, and give your adrenal glands a much-needed break. This is because you’re actively helping to restore control to the parasympathetic nervous system, or your ‘rest and digest’ mode, by tuning into a deeper relaxed state of being.
recovery -
Infrared saunas have, for decades, been used for relieving aches, muscle and joint pain as well as aiding in speeding up muscle recovery after an injury. The light emitted in infrared sauna therapy penetrates deep below the skin's surface. This provides access to the muscle tissue stressed during strength training sessions. One of the primary "toxins" created with strength training is lactic acid. If excess lactic acid is not reduced, sore muscles result. Increasing blood flow to the muscle decreases this likelihood.
deep sleep -
As you start to feel your muscles relaxing, your shoulders unclenching and your body winding down you will also start to notice the positive effects this will have on your sleeping patterns as well as your overall quality of sleep. The production of melatonin, also known as the ‘sleep hormone’ is also stimulated during your sauna session.
immune boosting -
Infrared saunas strengthen your immune system by increasing white blood cell production, triggering the immune system, releasing impurities, improving blood circulation, regenerating cells, and promoting relaxation.
As your core body temperature is slowly rising during your sweat it helps to fight off viruses and infections that can’t survive under these temperatures.
Chromotherapy
... AND WHY WE ADORE IT OH SO MUCH
Chromotherapy, also known as LED color light therapy, helps take your healing to the next level as it uses your body’s natural response to color to restore balance within. Color light therapy is based on the idea that each color will promote a different bodily response. This means that when you’re combining chromotherapy with an infrared sauna, you can customize the vibration frequencies to your specific wellness or healing goals. Each color contributes to a different aspect of wellness.
Green
Yellow
Red
Orange
Purple
Blue
Green || Universal healing
Green is considered to be the optimal healing color as it can be used for practically any condition in need of healing. If you’re not sure what color to choose, green will always create the perfect therapeutic space for you. Beautifully balanced between having both energizing and soothing effects, green will help you find steadiness in your whole being.
Yellow || Reduces redness
The yellow energy will help you connect to your mental self as it provides clarity of thought, awakens mental inspiration, and increases your awareness and neuromuscular tone. Yellow will naturally stimulate happiness bringing a strong sense of well-being. The rays have an alkalizing effect which helps strengthen the nerves.
Red || Younger looking skin
Also known as “The Great Energizer” red naturally energizes the heart and blood circulation which in turn energizes all organs and senses. It enhances sensory nerves such as hearing, taste, and smell. The color red will also activate the adrenal glands to release adrenaline bringing forward greater strength. This will benefit anyone feeling like they have a cold coming.
Orange || New Ideas
An emotional stimulant that is often associated with optimism and energy. Orange will help free your mind and remove inhibitions as the body’s natural response to this frequency creates a higher mental response. Relax your mind and see how easily new ideas will take form through an orange light.
Purple || Cell Renewal
The violet energy promotes awareness and consciousness. Violet has the ability to purify your thoughts and neutralize emotional wounds, therefore making way for more inspiration to come forward. A beautiful color to assist you whilst meditating.
Blue || Mental Relaxation
Blue stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system, which will set your body up for deeper relaxation. A mentally relaxing color that may will benefit anyone who is struggling with a busy mind, headaches and sleep disorders.
Ice Bath
... AND WHY THEY MAKE US FEEL SO GOOD
Using an infrared sauna will help you tap into a bunch of health benefits, but did you know that combining an ice bath sequentially can unlock even more positive physiological impacts on your body and mind? This is because the concept works on the dilation and constriction of the blood vessels which happen during cold and heat therapy. The dilation and constriction of the blood vessels help further reduce swelling, and inflammation, improve circulation, lift your mood and improve mental health.
Ice baths are perfectly safe for you when done correctly. We recommend slowly submerging your body into the ice bath to not shock your system. Deep breaths to stay calm and grounded and don’t soak for longer than fifteen minutes. Ice bathing for longer than fifteen minutes increases your risk of hypothermia and frostbite. An ice bath has a number of healing benefits such as:
recovery & pain relief -
As you immerse yourself in cold water, your blood vessels constrict and when you enter the sauna, they dilate. This helps reduce muscle inflammation, swelling, and achiness, and flush out any built-up lactic acid in the body. Your blood flow naturally increases sending more oxygen to your cells helping your body to recover faster. A beautiful treatment to give your body in between workouts or long surfing sessions.
stimulates central nervous system -
Cold water immersion can be helpful to the central nervous system resulting in better pain management, as your body naturally decreases its sensitivity to painful stimuli. This will in turn make your body feel more energized. Cold water therapy can have positive effects on those dealing with neurological disorders such as sciatica, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, brain trauma, and even migraine.
immune system -
By taking a cold plunge the number of white blood cells in your body naturally increases and protects you against diseases. This is also related to an increased metabolic rate, which in turn stimulates the immune response.
increased metabolism -
As the ice bath is significantly colder than your body's average core temperature, it causes an increase in the brown adipose tissue in the body, which is responsible for converting energy into heat to keep the body warm. This creates a metabolic boost and can therefore be a good tool for maintaining weight.
mental health -
We can not talk enough about the benefits that a cold plunge can have for your mental health and general brain function. Cold water therapy has been shown to be an effective supplemental treatment for both anxiety and depression by decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. After the initial “shock” of stepping into an ice-cold tub of water, many people experience an elevated mood. This is likely due to the release of endorphins, hormones that act as natural painkillers, which have been shown to improve mood and reduce stress.
Halotherapy
... AND HOW IT CAN ELEVATE YOUR WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
If you’re in the mood for an extra treat, we recommend trying out Halotherapy. Also called salt therapy, it is an ancient healing practice that has a calming effect and can help treat respiratory issues along with many other benefits. It is a portable salt therapy device to bring into your sauna experience. The HALOONE™ we provide at sundaymood Bali uses salt cartridges for its salt. Microparticles of therapeutic salts are dispersed into the air which is then inhaled through the airways. Halotherapy can help stimulate the respiratory system, fight off infections, clear blockages and reduce discomfort. It is believed to be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and can help with excessive mucus, pathogen agents, digestive issues, depression, skin conditions, and immune system oversensitivity.
When using infrared saunas and salt therapy together it naturally enhances the effectiveness of both modalities. The benefits of using this combination are:
≘ Improves respiratory health
≘ Improves immune system
≘ Boosts the production of collagen fibers
≘ Promotes detoxification
≘ Helps skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne etc)
≘ Helps with chronic pain
≘ Snoring aid
≘ Speeds up recovery
≘ Helps with respiratory conditions (bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial infections etc)
Available at an additional cost. Paid in studio.
