What is an Infrared Sauna?

We’ve all heard of a traditional sauna and have probably at some stage used one. Unlike a traditional sauna which heats the air within the space (usually at 65 – 95° C), an Infrared Sauna heats your body directly at lower temperatures (usually at 40 – 65° C) . The body perspires and receives all the healthy benefits, but avoids some of the harmful and unbearable conditions that come with a traditional sauna. The infrared light works by emitting wavelengths that penetrate the soft tissue deep below the skin, at a cellular level. This opens the blood vessels, and creates a process of ‘dilation’ that is perfectly ideal for cleansing and improving circulation within the body. A 45 minute session, can result skin rejuvenation, increased energy levels, and improved quality of your sleep.

Our Found—Space Nu-a Sauna uses cutting edge technology and design to bring you more space, more heat and more of YOU to your sauna experience. The benefits of ten Sentiotec® Full Spectrum Infrared heaters provide more red light and full spectrum infrared light than any other sauna. More light emitted means more light landing on your body, which maximises the health benefits you’re after in less time.  In addition to the full spectrum heat and light source, our sauna offers a fully immersive chromotherapy to enhance the connection between mind and body.

What does full spectrum mean?

A full spectrum infrared sauna’s heaters radiate all three types of infrared wavelengths; Near Infrared, Mid Infrared and Far Infrared. Each type of offers its own unique benefits, making a full spectrum infrared sauna a versatile and effective way to improve overall health and wellness.

Near Infrared

Near infrared wavelengths of approximately 780 nm to 1400 nm mostly penetrate the skin, and help with the renewal and healing of skin, tissue growth and overall improving skin cell health.

Mid Infrared

Mid infrared wavelengths of approximately 1400 nm to 3000 nm.penetrate deeper into the body than near infrared and are therefore good for increasing circulation and blood flow, reducing muscle and joint pain when used on a regular basis. Healing can occur faster because mid infrared penetrates deeper into soft tissue where inflammation occurs, increasing the blood flow to that area. These wavelengths have a smiliar effect to sunlight and and have a beneficial or relaxation and stress relief. 

Far Infrared

Far infrared is the longest wavelength of approximately 3000 nm to 1 mm which are absorbed by the body, causing the body’s temperature to rise. These wavelengths, penetrates the fat cells causing vasodilation, where the fat cells vibrate to expel toxins, resulting in the greatest levels of detoxification and can aid in weight-loss. These are the wavelengths that will generate your sweating and are beneficial to detoxification.

Our sauna goes beyond just warmth.

It is a wellness haven of where modern science meets relaxation. It promotes relaxation and stress reduction by triggering the release of endorphins. Simultaneously, the infrared heat penetrates deep into our body tissue creating a cardiovascular workout, ridding the body of toxins and heavy metals by inducing a detoxifying sweat. Regular sessions offer relief from pain and muscle tension, making it an invaluable tool for athletes and those managing chronic pain. The controlled heat exposure stimulates increased circulation, improved skin health, improved sleep, enhanced muscle recovery and cardiovascular health, and overall function.

Our Ice Bath

Take the plunge in our beautifully designed ice bath featuring 316 stainless steel tub wrapped elegantly in Japanese Cedar timber. Our Ice Bath by Found—Space is an effective piece of hormetic tech. Deliberate exposure to cold water is a practical way to get the body, brain and mind benefits of hormesis.

The use of ice baths for ‘medicinal purposes’ can be traced back to The Ancient Greeks in 4th century BC. Cold therapy or cryotherapy, has been used in traditional healing throughout time by civilisations all over the world. In the 1960s, scientists started exploring the use of cryotherapy for athletes to aid in their recovery.