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Written by Christopher Kiggins — Founder & Lead Designer, SaunaCloud®

How to Take Care of Infrared Sauna: Daily Habits, Heater Tips, and Wood Care
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How to Take Care of Infrared Sauna: Daily Habits, Heater Tips, and Wood Care

Keep your infrared sauna looking new with daily habits, heater-specific cleaning, and wood care. Avoid mold and warranty voiding mistakes with this brand-specific guide.

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What Can You Do in a Sauna? 10 Intentional Practices for Better Health
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What Can You Do in a Sauna? 10 Intentional Practices for Better Health

Stop just sitting and sweating. Learn what to do in a sauna for real benefits—nasal breathing, silence, stretching, and more. Start your wellness ritual today.

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What to Bring to a Sauna: A First-Timer's Checklist with Pro Tips from a Helsinki Regular
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What to Bring to a Sauna: A First-Timer's Checklist with Pro Tips from a Helsinki Regular

Heading to a sauna for the first time? Here's exactly what to pack—from insulated water bottles to sauna hats—and what to leave behind, based on real resort rules and Finnish tradition.

11 min
How to Entertain Yourself in an Infrared Sauna: A Phase-by-Phase Guide
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How to Entertain Yourself in an Infrared Sauna: A Phase-by-Phase Guide

Stuck staring at the walls in your infrared sauna? Use the sweat timeline to match activities to each phase—breathwork, stretching, and more. Stay engaged for the full 30 minutes.

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Infrared Sauna Before or After Shower? Why the Answer Is Both (and How Long to Wait)
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Infrared Sauna Before or After Shower? Why the Answer Is Both (and How Long to Wait)

Should you shower before or after an infrared sauna? Here's the optimal order, how long to wait, and whether cold or warm water is better for recovery.

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Should You Do Red Light Therapy or Sauna First?
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Should You Do Red Light Therapy or Sauna First?

Should you do red light therapy or sauna first? It depends on your goal. See the 180-390% blood flow data, sample weekly protocol, and expert-backed order for recovery, skin, and pre-workout.

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What to Wear to an Infrared Sauna: A Science-Backed Guide
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What to Wear to an Infrared Sauna: A Science-Backed Guide

Maximize your infrared sauna session with the right attire. Learn why organic cotton and peshtemals outperform synthetics while optimizing light penetration.

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Infrared Sauna Aromatherapy: The Complete Safety Guide
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Infrared Sauna Aromatherapy: The Complete Safety Guide

Aromatherapy and infrared saunas are two of the most powerful tools in the natural wellness space, and when combined correctly they create a sensory experience…

14 min
Hot Yoga and Infrared Sauna: Why Radiant Heat Changes the Practice (2026)
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Hot Yoga and Infrared Sauna: Why Radiant Heat Changes the Practice (2026)

If you practice yoga and you use an infrared sauna, you've probably wondered: what happens when you combine them? The answer depends on timing — before, during…

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How Long Should You Stay in an Infrared Sauna? The Goal-Based Duration Guide (2026)
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How Long Should You Stay in an Infrared Sauna? The Goal-Based Duration Guide (2026)

The question 'how long should I stay in my infrared sauna?' has one honest answer: it depends on what you're trying to achieve. A 15-minute relaxation session…

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How to Clean Your Infrared Sauna: The 'Less Is More' Guide to Cedar Care (2026)
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How to Clean Your Infrared Sauna: The 'Less Is More' Guide to Cedar Care (2026)

The most common cleaning mistake with infrared saunas isn't neglect — it's overcleaning with the wrong products. Western Red Cedar contains thujaplicins —…

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The Infrared Sauna Daily Routine: Five Session Types for Every Day of Your Week (2026)
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The Infrared Sauna Daily Routine: Five Session Types for Every Day of Your Week (2026)

The difference between people who 'have a sauna' and people whose sauna transforms their health isn't the equipment — it's daily practice. Occasional sessions…

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What Happens After One Week of Daily Infrared Sauna Use: Day-by-Day Guide (2026)
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What Happens After One Week of Daily Infrared Sauna Use: Day-by-Day Guide (2026)

You just got your infrared sauna. You've done your first session. And maybe you're wondering: was that it? Or maybe you felt incredible and you're wondering if…

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Can an Infrared Sauna Cure a Hangover? The Honest Answer (and Why You Need to Hydrate First) (2026)
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Can an Infrared Sauna Cure a Hangover? The Honest Answer (and Why You Need to Hydrate First) (2026)

It's 10 AM on a Saturday. Last night's 'just one more' became three more. Your head is throbbing, your mouth tastes like a carpet, and you're scrolling your…

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Using Your Infrared Sauna in Summer: Timing, Safety, and Why I Almost Gave Myself Heat Stroke (2026)
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Using Your Infrared Sauna in Summer: Timing, Safety, and Why I Almost Gave Myself Heat Stroke (2026)

I need to tell you about the time I almost gave myself heat stroke in my own sauna.

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Why Your Infrared Sauna Doesn't Need to Reach 150°F — and What Actually Matters (2026)
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Why Your Infrared Sauna Doesn't Need to Reach 150°F — and What Actually Matters (2026)

We get this question more than almost any other: 'Why isn't my sauna reaching 150 degrees?' The answer might surprise you: it probably doesn't need to. And the…

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Infrared Sauna Tips: Your First 30 Days and the Mistakes to Avoid (2026)
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Infrared Sauna Tips: Your First 30 Days and the Mistakes to Avoid (2026)

You just got your infrared sauna. Or you're about to. If you're still deciding, start here for an overview of how we work. Here's what 12 years and 3,000+…

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Infrared Sauna Workouts: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Exercise THEN Sauna Beats Exercise IN Sauna (2026)
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Infrared Sauna Workouts: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Exercise THEN Sauna Beats Exercise IN Sauna (2026)

'Infrared sauna workouts' — exercising inside a heated cabin — are trending, popularized by studios like HOTWORX. The concept is appealing: combine exercise and…

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What to Eat Before and After Your Sauna: The Science of Detox Nutrition (2026)
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What to Eat Before and After Your Sauna: The Science of Detox Nutrition (2026)

Your infrared sauna mobilizes stored toxins through deep heating, increases blood flow to detoxification organs, and provides an additional excretion pathway…

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Sitting vs Laying Down in an Infrared Sauna: The Physics of Body Position and Why It Matters for Red Light Therapy (2026)
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Sitting vs Laying Down in an Infrared Sauna: The Physics of Body Position and Why It Matters for Red Light Therapy (2026)

Most people default to sitting in their sauna because that's how the bench is designed. But the choice between sitting and laying down isn't just about comfort…

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Are Infrared Sauna Workouts Worth It? Facts & Benefits
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Are Infrared Sauna Workouts Worth It? Facts & Benefits

Do you ever finish a workout feeling beat up instead of energized?

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Sitting vs. Laying Down in an Infrared Sauna: Which Is Better?
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Sitting vs. Laying Down in an Infrared Sauna: Which Is Better?

There is a specific frustration that happens in a sauna: you try to relax, but you can’t decide if you should force yourself to sit up for the "health benefits"…

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How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Red Light Infrared Sauna?
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How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Red Light Infrared Sauna?

Ever step out of an infrared sauna feeling lighter and wonder, “Did I actually burn fat, or is this just sweat?”

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How Long Should You Stay in an Infrared Sauna?
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How Long Should You Stay in an Infrared Sauna?

Have you ever stepped into infrared saunas and wondered if you should tough it out longer to get “better” results?

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