New to the infrared sauna game? Excited to get your glow on, but don’t know where to start? Take time to prepare for your infrared sauna with these 3 prep tips to be sure you’re getting the most benefit out of your sweat sesh.
Stay hydrated: Drink as much water as you can leading up to your sauna. And if you think you drank enough, drink more! You'll be sweating in the infrared sauna cabin so its important to keep up with your water intake prior to your sweat sesh to avoid dehydration. If possible, avoid coffee prior to your session as it is a diuretic and can contribute to dehydr ation. Be sure to continue to hydrate after too! At The Wellness Refinery, we provide filtered water for you to sip on before, throughout and after your session.
Wear loose fitting clothes: Jumping into those tight high-rise jeans after you've been sweating in the sauna for the last 30 minutes... we're tired just thinking about it! Wear loose fitting clothes (or bring a change for after!) so that your body can breathe. You'll continue to sweat and detox for about 30-45 minutes after so you want to be sure you're comfortable.
Wait 1 hour after your meal: You'll want your body to be in a rested state while sweating in the sauna. If you have a full stomach, your body will be focused on digesting and less on detoxing. Enjoy your kale salad, falafel or tacos from your favorite food truck (we’re not judging!) at least 1 hour before your session. You can always sip and enjoy a smoothie or green juice from our Tonic Bar post sweat!
Have more questions about infrared saunas? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email.