Ah, the joys of winter - the snowflakes, the hot cocoa... and the endless parade of sniffles, sneezes, and "I think I'm coming down with something." But what if I told you there's a way to fight back against the common cold that involves less chicken soup and more "I'm sweating like I just ran a marathon in the Sahara"? Join us for a Hot Detox Yoga session in our infrared saunas at SOL SPA, where we turn up the heat on those pesky winter germs!

Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, SOL SPAs infrared saunas use infrared heaters to emit radiant heat which is absorbed directly by the body. This results in a more comfortable experience, with deeper penetration of heat into the body. What’s the immune system connection? Here are a few:

Detoxification:
Hot Detox Yoga at SOL SPA is performed inside of our infrared saunas to promote sweating, which is one of the body's natural detox mechanisms. By expelling toxins through sweat, your body can reduce the load on your immune system, allowing it to focus more on fighting off infections.

Increased Circulation:
The heat from the infrared sauna combined with the postures in the Hot Detox Yoga session causes blood vessels to dilate, enhancing blood flow. Better circulation means that white blood cells and antibodies can move more effectively throughout your body to fight off pathogens.

Stress Reduction:
Chronic stress can weaken your immune response. Each Hot Detox Yoga session at SOL SPA is followed by a Hot Chakra meditation session to bring you back down to earth. Infrared saunas have also been shown to help reduce stress levels by increasing the release of endorphins and promoting relaxation. A less stressed body is generally better equipped to ward off illnesses.

Heat Shock Proteins:
Exposure to the heat in an infrared sauna stimulates the production of heat shock proteins. These proteins help protect cells from stress and repair damage, potentially aiding in immune response and recovery from illness.

Lymphatic System Support:
The lymphatic system, crucial for immune function, relies on movement and temperature changes to pump lymph fluid around the body. The heat from an infrared sauna can help stimulate this system, enhancing its detoxifying and immune-supporting capabilities.

While our infrared saunas aren't a cure-all, they can be a valuable part of a holistic approach to health maintenance, especially during the cold season. So, next time you feel the chill of winter setting in, consider warming up not just your body but your immune defenses with a Hot Detox Yoga & Hot Chakra session at SOL SPA, available 24/7. Stay warm and stay healthy!

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Written By: Paige Stuart, VP of SOL SPA