ZEN INFRARED SAUNA - in Abbotsford

An infrared sauna is very different than a conventional sauna. Infrared saunas are much more tolerable and comfortable due to maxing out at a lower temperature than conventional saunas. 

Infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you; instead, they use infrared waves that penetrate the dermal layer of the skin to warm your body directly from the inside and then out. The dry heat triggers perspiration at a lower temperature which allows even those sensitive to high heat to benefit from this treatment.

First time using an Infrared Sauna? Here is our ZEN guide to 

Infrared Saunas have been shown to provide various health benefits for people with, or without, pre-existing conditions, at different ages, and with varying levels of activity.

If it is your first time experiencing an Infrared Sauna session, you may not know what to expect. Infrared Sauna’s in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are becoming popular as a way to soothe and heal one’s body and mind. At ZEN Natural Wellness Centre in Abbotsford, our goal is to ensure you have a relaxing first time infrared sauna experience.

Infrared light is a gentle and therapeutic heat that promotes relaxation and assists with body detoxing. Far infrared heat provides the healthy benefits of natural sunlight, without the harmful effects of solar radiation. 

Natural sunlight is made of a combination of visible and invisible light.  A rainbow is made of visible sunlight rays while infrared and ultraviolet rays are invisible.

It is the distant (far) infrared rays (also referred to as waves) that penetrate the dermal layer of skin, leading to perspiration. The infrared sauna at ZEN Natural Wellness Centre in Abbotsford uses dry heat (far infrared).

Infrared Saunas are a notably effective method of detoxing with added benefits. 

Some of these additional benefits include relief from muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis, eczema, psoriasis and chronic fatigue syndrome. 

Regular Infrared sauna users have experienced better sleep, improved circulation, weight loss as well as mentioning an overall relaxed feeling during the sessions.

Additional benefits that have been linked to regular Infrared Sauna sessions* include:

• Lowered Blood Pressure
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Helps with Pain relief,      joint stiffness and arthritis pain

Are Infrared Saunas safe?

Yes! Unlike sunbathing, exposure to infrared heat therapy is safe and won't cause the skin to burn. 

Is the infrared sauna like a regular steam sauna?

No. Infrared saunas use invisible light to heat the body, not the surrounding air. It is more comfortable and allows you to enjoy a longer session than a traditional steam sauna.  

What do I wear in the sauna?

You can wear a bathing suit or a towel. You will be in a private room alone or with a known partner.

Can I shower after the sauna session?

It is best not to shower immediately after your session due to eliminated toxins on the surface of the body.  We provide towels to wipe off the sweat.