At SOL SPA, the World’s First 24 Hour Day Spa, our members can enjoy Hot Detox Yoga and Hot Chakra Meditation sessions in our HOTWORX infrared saunas 24 hours a day. While there are many physical and mental benefits of detox yoga and chakra meditation, when done in a HOTWORX infrared sauna, the benefits are on a whole new level. Many doctors agree that the use of an infrared sauna is virtually one of the most powerful healing therapies. There are many studies that document the effectiveness of sauna therapy for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and for post-myocardial infarction care. In addition, there are proven benefits of infrared sauna for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic fatigue, chronic pain, or addictions. Here are just a few of the more common benefits of an infrared sauna:

Provides temporary relief from pain
The dry heat from an infrared sauna can relieve soreness due to overexertion by helping to loosen tight muscles. This helps with recovery time after a hard workout and even during a tough hot detox yoga session while in the HOTWORX sauna. One study reported in Clinical Rheumatology found that the dry heat of infrared saunas may reverse chronic pain and stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and whose conditions are typically aggravated by humidity. The study also showed that infrared saunas were well tolerated and had no adverse effects. (1)

Helps with weight loss
Regular HOTWORX sessions can help increase your metabolism. In addition, some studies have shown that infrared sauna therapy can release toxins stored in fat tissues that can otherwise prevent weight loss.  These toxins include heavy metals, and fat-soluble chemicals like PCBs, PBBs, and HCBs.

Increases circulation
Infrared heat causes your blood vessels to dilate. As blood is drawn closer to the skin’s surface, your blood vessels expand to accommodate increased blood flow. This allows your blood vessels to become more elastic over time. This can improve circulation which can reduce the appearance of cellulite and decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Maintains healthy looking skin
Spending time in our infrared sauna can improve psoriasis and other skin conditions. Infrared saunas stimulate blood circulation in your skin, which in turn may help boost your skin’s ability to produce collagen.  And sweating may accelerate your skin’s ability to detox traces of dirt, makeup, pollution, heavy metals, and alcohol.  Finally, the heat relaxes tense facial muscles.

Supports kidney function
Releasing toxins through sweating can help support kidney function by reducing the load put on your kidneys. Some doctors recommend infrared sauna use for their patients on dialysis. (2)

Reduces blood pressure
Abnormal blood pressure can be a coronary risk factor.  Several studies have shown that infrared sauna therapy lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly with regular use. However, these same studies show that this benefit is true only when using infrared saunas.  People who used conventional saunas showed no improvement in blood pressure. (3)

Promotes a sense of well-being
Saunas have been traditionally used to produce a feeling of relaxation. The heat helps to relieve physical and emotional tension in your muscles, including your face and neck muscles, by triggering the body’s parasympathetic nervous system. This relaxation effect is one of the biggest benefits to using a sauna. When you are relaxed, your energy levels increase, and you sleep better at night — thus, increasing your sense of well-being.

Pair all these benefits & more with a Hot Detox Yoga Session followed by a Hot Chakra Meditation session led by our amazing Virtual Instructors in a HOTWORX Infrared Sauna only at SOL SPA, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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^{(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18685882/}

^{(2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1606288/pdf/brmedj00135-0024b.pdf}

^{(3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2718593/}

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Written By: Paige Stuart, VP of Spa Operations