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A regular sauna session loosens tight muscles, gets your circulation moving and helps you wind down at the end of the day. Plenty of people use it to recover after training, sleep better and clear their head, and some notice clearer skin and a lift in mood too. For most of us it's one of the simplest things you can do for your body and mind.

A traditional sauna heats the air. The heater warms a bed of stones, the stones radiate dry heat through the room, and as the air around you gets hotter your body warms up and starts to sweat. Pour water over the stones and you get steam. An infrared sauna works the other way around. Infrared panels send out a wavelength of light that your skin absorbs, so your body heats from the inside while the air stays cooler. You sweat just as much at a lower temperature.

It comes down to what you're after. Some people love the intensity and steam of traditional heat. Others prefer the gentler, deeper warmth of infrared.

Yes. Infrared heat lifts your circulation and relaxes stiff muscles, which helps ease pain, reduce inflammation and speed up recovery after exercise. Used regularly it can improve joint mobility and support how you feel day to day, which is why athletes and people managing chronic pain get on well with them.

It depends on the type and the model. Traditional saunas usually sit between 70 and 90°C, and some models push past 100°C. With these, heat is only half the story — pour water over the stones to lift the humidity and you get that classic steam.

Infrared saunas run cooler, around 50 to 60°C, with some models reaching 70°C. The heat travels deeper into the body, so you get a solid sweat at a lower temperature. A rough guide for infrared is your room temperature plus about 40°C, so install yours in a warm room rather than a cold garage to get the most out of it.

It depends on a few things, like where the sauna sits, the season and how warm the room already is. Most reach their optimum temperature in around 25 to 45 minutes. You don't have to wait for the top end though — anywhere from 45°C and up is plenty to start making the most of the infrared benefits.

Running an indoor infrared sauna costs less than $1 an hour on New Zealand's average power rates, far cheaper than a trip to the local leisure centre. Our models hold heat well thanks to 8mm safety glass and a compact design with less glazing, so some retain up to 30% more heat than other saunas. That means quicker warm-ups and less power used each session.

Traditional saunas draw more power than infrared. Our traditional models run a 4.5kW, 6kW or 9kW heater, while our infrared models use a 1.5kW or 2.4kW heater. A traditional sauna costs more to run as a result, so how often you plan to use it is worth factoring into your choice.

We bring in fresh stock every month to keep our range available. If a model has sold out, the next shipment is usually around 40 to 55 days away, which covers manufacturing, freight and processing on our end. If you've got a date in mind, order early so you're not left waiting, and get in touch any time if you'd like to check current stock.

Most of our indoor saunas are straightforward. They arrive as pre-cut panels and plug into a standard power point. Outdoor saunas take more work and arrive as a kitset with step by step instructions. Either way, our NZ team can walk you through the setup if you get stuck.

Yes. Our infrared saunas use a click-in-place system, so you won't need special tools or trade skills. With two people, most go together in around 30 to 60 minutes, which means you can have it built and heating the day it arrives.

We recommend leaving these to a professional. Our outdoor traditional saunas are larger and more involved to build, so a proper install is the safest way to get everything assembled correctly.

We build with premium, sustainably sourced Canadian hemlock or Japanese cedar, chosen for how they look and how they last. Our infrared models use safe, industry-leading carbon panels for a deep sweat, and our traditional saunas run trusted heaters for proper steamy heat. Every layout is designed and tested for comfort and good ergonomics, and you get back-up from our NZ-based team whenever you need it.

They're designed right here in New Zealand and manufactured off-shore. We work closely with our manufacturing partners to constantly refine and upgrade each model, so you end up with the best gear we can put our name to. You're also backed by our NZ-based design team and NZ-based support team whenever you need a hand.

Our ultra-low EMF heaters sit in the 0 to 3 milligauss range, lower than most appliances around your home. You get the full benefit of infrared heat with very low EMF exposure. Low EMF is standard across our infrared range, not an added extra.

They're rated ultra-low, sitting in the 0 to 3 milligauss range, with the reading taken within an inch of the heater. Our manufacturer records this, and we independently test every shipment ourselves so you can trust the numbers.

It suits anyone focused on wellness who wants a calm, comfortable session with minimal EMF exposure. The heat is gentle and soothing, which makes it a good fit for regular, longer sits.

Full spectrum heaters deliver near, mid and far infrared together, each reaching a different layer of your body to support circulation, relaxation and detox. You feel it on the surface and deeper down at the same time.

It's built for people chasing more intense heat and a deeper therapeutic effect. The full spectrum heaters run warmer and more invigorating, which makes them a strong choice for recovery and detox.

This one's for traditional sauna lovers who want high-temperature, deep heat and the authentic Finnish experience. It also suits social users, friends, families and hosts who like an intense, steamy session that brings everyone together.

We use FSC-certified hemlock from Canada in our infrared saunas because it's durable, great looking and completely toxin-free. Hemlock also holds heat well, so a hemlock sauna costs less to run than many others on the market.

We use Japanese cedar in our traditional saunas. It insulates heat naturally, resists moisture and rot, and carries antimicrobial oils that help it stand up to the elements. Cedar also resists warping and gives off a lovely aroma when it heats up.

A traditional Finnish sauna uses a heater packed with stones. Once they're hot, the stones radiate dry heat through the room. Pour water over them and you create steam that lifts the warmth and humidity — a moment the Finnish call löyly.

We use rough-cut olivine stones mined in Western Finland. They're free of impurities, heat evenly and hold their warmth, so you get consistent, hot steam every time you add water. They're tough too, and won't crack or break down through repeated heating and cooling.

We fit 8mm tempered safety glass to the doors and windows on our traditional saunas. It's the thickest on the market, heat-resistant and built to stay clear and strong for years.

Yes. Our traditional saunas draw 32 amps, so a licensed electrician needs to handle the wiring to keep the install safe and compliant.

Absolutely. Every traditional model is certified to the highest standards, SAA included, meeting strict requirements for electrical safety, emissions and build quality.

Yes. Our infrared range carries the same top-tier certifications, SAA included, covering electrical safety, emissions and build quality. Paired with the ultra-low EMF heaters, it's a setup you can use regularly with complete peace of mind.

Our WiFi control panel lets you run your sauna from your phone. Adjust the lighting, temperature and heater settings from anywhere, so it's warm and ready when you walk in.