Equipment

Traditional Sauna Redlands

Reconnect with the classic benefits of a traditional sauna

Traditional saunas have long been a staple of wellness cultures around the world, from ancient Nordic bathhouses to modern-day health retreats. Plenty of studies have been done on their relaxing and detoxifying benefits, finding that they can improve circulation, relieve stress, and even reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 63% (4 to 7 sessions a week). Traditional saunas use dry heat to melt away the stresses of the day and benefit the body and mind in a number of other ways.

$20

for 20 min total

Benefits of Traditional Sauna Redlands

Consistent use of traditional saunas can support heart and cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that frequent sessions can extend life expectancy, boost heart health, reduce inflammation, and promote muscle healing. All of these benefits can further the relaxation of the mind and body, triggering the formation of new neurons and elevating endorphin levels in the brain, leading to a quicker recovery process overall.

Detoxify through deep, purifying sweat

One of the best known benefits of traditional saunas is their ability to help the body naturally expel toxins. Your core body temperature will rise with the environment around you, activating your sweat glands and releasing heavy metals, chemicals, and other impurities through your skin. Regular sauna sessions can assist in lightening the body’s toxic load, supporting healthier skin and the body’s natural internal cleansing processes.

Muscle and joint relaxation

The high heat levels of a traditional sauna penetrate deep into your muscles and joints, helping to ease tightness, soreness, and minor aches. The heat increases blood flow to affected areas, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients with it, to flush out metabolic waste. Whether you’re recovering from exercise or dealing with chronic tension, traditional sauna sessions offer a gentle way of aiding physical recovery.

Improve circulation and cardiovascular support

A traditional sauna session raises your heart rate and dilates your blood vessels, similar to what a light workout does to the body. This temporary boost in circulation helps to deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, supporting heart health, reducing blood pressure, and improving cardiovascular health over time. Traditional saunas are an excellent passive way to care for the cardiovascular system while you relax.

Reduce stress

The warm and quiet environment of a traditional sauna naturally helps to calm the nervous system, reducing stress hormone levels and promoting a sense of ease. Many people find sauna use to be meditative, offering a welcome break in a busy schedule. The release of endorphins during heat exposure further contributes to an improved mood, mental clarity, and even better sleep quality.

Supports skin health

Regular sauna use is excellent for detoxification, which can improve skin texture and tone by opening pores and encouraging the elimination of impurities. The increased blood flow nourishes the skin from within, giving it a fresher, brighter appearance over time. For best results, we recommend combining with gentle exfoliation after your session.

Pro tip

Traditional saunas cause significant sweating, which makes this such a great way to detoxify the body. However, it can also lead to detoxification if you’re not careful, which is why we recommend drinking plenty of water before and after each session. Electrolyte-infused water is also a good option if you’re planning a longer stay, helping to keep you energised and preventing dizziness. Keeping well hydrated can also maximise the circulatory and cleansing benefits of your traditional sauna session.

Try one of our Traditional Sauna protocols

We have combined Traditional Sauna with other equipment into specialized health protocols

Refresh

40 mins

$39

Sauna: 20 min
Contrast therapy: 20 min
Cold exposure: 3

The initial increase in body temperature in the sauna encourages the body to cool itself down through increasing blood flow and heart rate, contributing to cardiovascular conditioning, similar to the effects of moderate exercise. In combination with the traditional sauna, the contrast pools work to constrict (in the cold) and then dilate (in the hot) the blood vessels, creating a pumping like mechanism. These changes in blood flow over a contrast session, stimulates neurogenesis, increases endorphins levels, reduces inflammation, and accelerates muscle recovery.

Nordic

60 mins

$44

Sauna: 20 min
Contrast therapy: 10 min
Steam room: 20 min
Cold exposure: 1

By actively engaging the body’s thermoregulatory system through a sequence of both hot and cold therapies the nordic will work to improve your circulation, reduce stress and enhance muscle recovery.

How Does our Traditional Sauna in Redlands Work?

Traditional saunas use passive exposure to intense heat, resulting in a mild hypothermia. This raises the body’s core temperature to trigger a thermoregulatory response, restoring balance and preparing the body for further heat stress. This does a number of things to the body:

Your core temperature will rise, leading to sweat
Blood flow to the skin increases by 50 to 70%, facilitating sweating to result in an average 0.5 kg loss during each session
The heart rate rises to mimic that of moderate intensity exercise, ranging between 100 to 150 bpm
Plasma volume increases, reducing the heart’s workload as it pumps oxygen-rich blood to your muscles, joints, and tissues

Beyond the obvious, visible signs of heat stress, the body also undergoes deeper, unseen physiological changes, largely driven by a process called hormesis. Hormesis refers to the body’s beneficial response to mild, manageable stressors, which can activate reactions far greater than the initial stress itself. This mild challenge stimulates a range of protective mechanisms, encouraging long-term cellular repair, resilience, and enhanced defence against more intense stressors in the future.

Book your Traditional Sauna in Redlands today

Ready to take the plunge and see just how many benefits traditional saunas can offer you? Then consider booking an appointment at our TH7 Redlands centre in Cleveland. We have top-of-the-line traditional saunas, along with a wider range of treatments tailored to your needs, to provide the most relaxing experience possible.

Traditional Sauna FAQs

Can’t find the answers you’re looking for? Get in touch with us today, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

How is a traditional sauna different from an infrared sauna?

Traditional saunas use dry heat, typically generated from heated stones or electric heaters, to warm the air around you. This, in turn, increases your body temperature from the outside in. Infrared saunas use light waves to heat the body directly without warming the environment. Traditional saunas promote a more intense sweating while infrared saunas offer a gentler, heat-penetrating experience at lower temperatures.

How long should I stay in a traditional sauna?

This depends on your personal tolerance, but generally, beginners are recommended to stay in the traditional sauna for between 8 and 12 minutes. You can gradually work your way up to 15 to 20 minutes, depending on your comfort. It’s important to listen to your body to make sure you’re not overdoing it, as this can lead to adverse effects that outweigh the benefits. You can break up longer sessions with short cooldown periods, if that’s easier for you.

Is it safe to use a traditional sauna every day?

For most healthy adults, using a sauna several times per week is both safe and beneficial. Daily use can also be fine for experienced sauna-goers, as long as you stay well-hydrated and monitor how your body responds. However, people with heart conditions, very low blood pressure, or certain medical concerns should consult a healthcare professional before regular sauna use. Listen to your body and make sure you don’t push yourself too hard, too quickly!

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