Let’s face it – as our lives become increasingly busy it can be difficult to take the time to rest and recover. It’s so important to switch off every now and then to ensure our body has time to repair itself, to increase our mental health, to ensure we’re able to operate with maximum concentration and focus and to just boost our mood in general. One of the best ways to rejuvenate and revive the soul is by taking an infrared sauna, and Perth has a lot of great options.
This round-up includes the best infrared sauna sessions Perh has to offer. These studios are located all over Perth and each offers something a little different. Keep reading to find the Perth infrared sauna that is right for you, the potential health benefits and important information on how to get the most from your Perth infrared sauna session.
What is an Infrared Sauna?
Infrared saunas are one of the latest health and wellness trends and are well worth checking out. Infrared saunas use lamps that give off infrared light (the electromagnetic radiation that is at a lower frequency than visible light) to produce heat. The infrared light given off by these lamps is able to easily penetrate and warm the body, to increase core body temperature.
Top 8 Perth Infrared Saunas
Below you’ll find the 8 best Perth infrared Saunas and information to help you choose the sauna that is right for you – from location to duration to prices. Please note, that the prices below are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
1. Clear Mind Studio
As soon as you enter Clear Mind Studio you feel calm. Located on Beaufort St in Inglewood and Holdsworth St in Fremantly, they call themselves “an urban retreat for the mind” and they’re spot on! The owners are super friendly, knowledgeable, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
As well as infrared saunas, Clear Mind Studio offers other relaxing services like massage, yoga, pilates, float, Finnish sauna, ice baths and meditation sessions. Just keep in mind these offerings differ a little between locations.
The relaxation begins as soon as you arrive as you are directed into the cosy tea lounge where you can quietly sip on calming tea until your sauna is ready. A dimly lit hallway leads down to the sauna rooms. They have small saunas, which fit up to 2 people and a large room which fits up to 4.
Their saunas are all full spectrum, so include near, mid and far-infrared wavelengths – each offering different health benefits. The saunas also have Bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to your favourite playlist while relaxing and sweating. They provide disposable eco towels and plenty of water to keep you hydrated. The saunas all have an attached ensuite so you can shower afterwards and freshen up. The best part is the sauna bookings are exclusive, so you’ll have the sauna to yourself (and friends if you bring them along).
Each sauna session has a duration of 45 minutes and they offer package deals and memberships which include sauna sessions at a discounted rate.
Clear Mind Studio is located at:
- 835 Beaufort St, Inglewood
- 36 Holdsworth St, Fremantle
2. Helix House
Helix House is known as the home of wellness. Located in two convenient locations – Cottesloe and Victoria Park, a morning sauna session at Helix House is the perfect way to begin your day.
Saunas all have Bluetooth connectivity and there is even a tablet with Netflix in each room for ultimate relaxation. Each sauna comes complete with a chromotherapy menu, where you can choose the colour of visible light emitted in your sauna. Each colour has its own health benefits – think blue for addressing stress and nervous tensions and red for activating the circulatory and nervous systems.
There are 4 saunas on-site at Cottesloe and 3 at Vic Park. Each sauna is located in an individual private room, so you don’t have to share with strangers. Towels are provided and they have cold water jugs which can be used to refill your own water bottle to stay hydrated.
Helix House infrared saunas sessions last 45 minutes and they have an introductory offer and package deals.
Helix House is located at:
- 249B Albany Highway, Victoria Park
- Clapham Lane, Cottesloe (behind Horizon Yoga)
3. Float Lab
Floatlab has studios located in Wembley and Currambine. As well as flotation and massage, each studio also offers infrared sauna sessions.
Sessions are conducted in a private room that has its own sauna pod which can accommodate up to two people. They offer full-spectrum infrared saunas, including near, mid and far-infrared wavelengths. An environmentally-friendly bath towel and hand towel are provided with each session. Water is also available to ensure you stay hydrated while you sweat.
Sauna sessions are 30 minutes in duration and there are packages and membership deals on offer.
Float Lab is located at:
- 10/94 Delamere Ave, Currambine
- 202 Cambridge St, Wembley
4. Keturah Life
Keturah Life is located in three convenient locations: Nedlands and Carine and offers a range of day-spa treatments to help their clients relax, feel rejuvenated and energised.
Each location offers far infrared sauna sessions, which utilise the far-infrared wavelength of light, which is a slightly longer wavelength than near or middle infrared rays of light.
Keturah Life also offer package deals or sauna sessions as an add-on to other treatments with reduced pricing.
Keturah Life is located at:
- 133 Stirling Hwy Nedlands
- Suite 12 Carine Glades Shopping Centre 6 Davallia Road
5. The Naighbourhood Sauna
The Neighbourhood Sauna aims to create a space focusing on connection, where people feel safe and are able to heal. The South Terrace location offers infrared sauna sessions that last for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. They have a variety of saunas and can cater to groups of up to 4 people.
As well as infrared saunas, The Neighbourhood Sauna offers ice baths, contrast therapy, remedial massage, reiki, reflexology and more at their South Terrace location.
They also have a location at Hillarys Boat Harbour that offers a relaxing traditional sauna experience in a beautiful setting.
The Neighbourhood Sauna is located at:
- Hillarys Boat Harbour (traditional sauna)
- 91a South Terrace, Fremantle
6. Melt Haus
Melt Haus in Scarborough is a family-owned business that pride themselves on creating a rejuvenating experience for their community.
They offer a combination of infrared sauna and ice bath sessions designed to promote relaxation, detoxification, and recovery. Their infrared sauna sessions help with improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and relieving stress, while the contrast of ice baths helps with muscle recovery and reducing fatigue.
Sauna sessions can fit up to 3 people and are 30 minutes in duration. They also have gift cards available so you can gift your loved-ones a special treat!
Melt Haus is located at 3B Lovett St, Scarborough
7.Re-Boot Collective
Re-Boot collective is a health and fitness gym, their mission “Reboot, Recover, Restore” ensures they take a holistic approach to health which includes fitness, recovery and relaxation.
The infrared sauna is located within their Wellness and Recovery Centre, which also includes flotation therapy pods, red light therapy beds, massage, sound healing and steam cocoons.
The infrared sauna, which they term the “Detox Box” is available for 45-minute sessions and there are membership options available.
Re-Boot Collective is Located at 8 Scarborough Beach Rd, North Perth
8. Beyond Rest
Beyond Rest is located in two convenient spots, Perth and Wembley. They’re well known for relaxing and rejuvenating Float Therapy sessions, but they also offer infrared sauna and cold plunge contrast therapy at both locations.
For ultimate relaxation, why not pair your sauna with a float? A pre-float sauna opens the pores, allowing your body to absorb more magnesium when you float so you can make the most of your session.
Infrared sauna is 45 minutes in duration and Beyond Rest also offers gift cards and membership options.
Beyond Rest is located at:
- 1/252 Cambridge St, Wembley
- 125 Edward St, Perth
What Is the Difference Between Traditional and Infrared Saunas?
Traditional saunas are heated using steam. Steam heats the air around you, in turn, warming you up. Steam saunas operate at around 70 degrees Celcius.
Unlike the traditional variety, the light given off by infrared saunas is able to heat up the body before heating up the air. This means that infrared saunas can operate at lower temperatures, around 55 degrees Celsius, while giving you a better sweat.
If you’ve found traditional steam saunas hard to tolerate in the past, an infrared sauna may be for you. The lower temperatures make the sauna more tolerable and you may be able to stay in longer, getting all those great health benefits!
Health Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna
Saunas have been used for centuries in plenty of cultures to promote health and wellbeing. While studies on the benefits of infrared saunas are ongoing, users report many health benefits of infrared saunas. Things like better sleep, fat loss, clearer skin, stress relief, better circulation and a decrease in muscle soreness all make the list.
A possible explanation for this huge list of benefits is that infrared saunas promote increased circulation. When the body heats up heart rate increases, blood vessels dilate and we sweat more – just like when we exercise.
What Do You Wear During an Infrared Sauna Session?
It can be tricky to know what to wear during your sauna, but it’s typically best to wear as little as possible. Good sauna outfits include underwear, robe, bathers, sports bra and shorts or even naked while sitting on a towel if you have a private room and the business allows it. It’s best to avoid heavy clothing or fabrics that aren’t breathable.
Ensuring your skin is clean and free from oils, moisturisers, makeup, fake tan or other products that can clog your pores will also make your session more effective.
It will take a little time for your core body temperature to fall back to normal after your sauna, so you’ll want to get changed into light, flowy, breathable clothing for maximum comfort.
How Do You Sauna Safely?
Infrared saunas aren’t for everyone and it’s best to check with your doctor if you have concerns or preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant women should avoid saunas as they may be susceptible to overheating. People with heart conditions may be at risk as the sauna causes an increase in heart rate.
If you’re new to infrared sauna sessions start with a lower temperature and take breaks if needed. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy, step outside and take a break.
It’s also super important to stay hydrated during your sauna. Make sure you drink plenty of water before, during and after your session, otherwise you’ll feel dehydrated rather than the amazing health benefits. You’ll lose plenty of fluid in sweat which need to be replenished.
What Should You Do Before You sauna?
Avoid alcohol or coffee before a sauna as these can lead to dehydration. It’s also important to drink plenty of water leading up to your session to avoid dehydration.
Don’t eat a large meal just before your sauna. If the body is focusing on digestion you’re likely to feel nauseous under the heat. Eating 2-3 hours before your session will ensure your food is digested but you’ll also be less likely to feel dizzy or lightheaded as if you had an empty stomach.
Shower before your sauna to remove products or oil from your skin. This will ensure you start sweating faster. Dry off thoroughly so you start sweating faster.
What Should You Do After Your Sauna?
There is much debate about best practice after an infrared sauna. Should you jump in the shower to cool off, or slowly let your body temperature drop?
Some experts say it’s best to ‘shock’ your body with a cold shower after a sauna, which releases endorphins and gets adrenalin flowing. It can also help close pores to keep complexion looking fresh. Others preach that not showering immediately is the way to go, as there are health benefits in allowing your body temperature to gradually drop over time. Of course, whether to shower immediately or not largely will come down to personal preference.
It’s extremely important to keep drinking lots of water after your sauna to replace the water you lost in sweat.
Last words on the 8 best Perth infrared saunas
So why not try something a little different this weekend? Set aside some rejuvenation time and book an infrared sauna. It may just leave you feeling fresh and ready to take on the rest of your busy weekend.
Do you have a favourite infrared sauna studio in Perth that didn’t make the list? Comment below!
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