Infra- red sauna is a type of sauna which uses light to create heat. A traditional sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body. An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you. The appeal of saunas in general is that they cause reactions similar to those elicited by moderate exercise, such as vigorous sweating and increased heart rate. An infrared sauna produces these results at lower temperatures than does a regular sauna, which makes it accessible to people who can't tolerate the heat of a conventional sauna. Several studies have looked at using infrared saunas in the treatment of chronic health problems, such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, headache, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, and found some evidence of benefit.
Benefits of infra- red sauna
- Better sleep
- Relaxation
- Relief from sore muscles.
- Relief from joint pain such as arthritis.
- Clear and tighter skin.
- Improved circulation.
The most important thing it does is detoxify. It detoxifies heavy metals, radiation and environmental toxins. It’s a good heavy metal detoxifier. We are exposed to so much radiation from computers, mobile phones and other gadgets. So, to be able to come in and detox from them is the additional benefit
The unique thing here is at Lotus we have combined the traditional old ayurvedic therapy Abhyanga (oil massage) with the modern heat treatment infra- red sauna.
Duration: The entire session is for 1 hour. (oil massage and infra- red sauna)
This combination therapy of oil massage and infra- red sauna encourages the elimination of metabolic impurities and takes the state of relaxation to a greater depth.
Oil massage with infra-red sauna is part of
1) Detox program
2) Stress management program and
3) Digestive cleanse
The sessions required for a therapeutic treatment is decided by the doctor after the Ayurvedic consultation.
Post Abhyanga
The things to be followed post abhyanga (oil massage)
1) complete rest post treatment
2) No direct contact with cold air
3) Avoid taking cold foods and cold- water post therapy
4) No exercise or brisk walking post therapy
5) Take warm and cooked food on the day of treatment
6) Limit use of mobiles and other electronic gadets