At Feels Pilates, we’re all about helping you feel your best, both in and out of the studio. That’s why we’re so excited to offer Sunlighten infrared sauna sessions at all our (Avalon, Narrabeen, Frenchs Forest and Cromer). If you’ve never experienced an infrared sauna before, you’re in for a treat! It’s the perfect complement to your Pilates practice and an excellent tool for boosting recovery, relaxation, and overall wellness. Let’s dive into why you should consider incorporating infrared sauna sessions into your routine.

Speed Up Your Recovery

Whether you’ve just finished a tough Pilates workout or you’re recovering from an injury, infrared sauna therapy is fantastic for muscle recovery. The heat penetrates deep into your muscles, improving circulation and reducing inflammation. This helps to ease muscle soreness and stiffness, so you’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after your workout.

Detoxify and Refresh Your Body

One of the most talked-about benefits of infrared sauna is its ability to promote detoxification. The heat from the infrared sauna helps to increase your body’s core temperature, which encourages sweating. Sweating is one of your body’s natural ways of getting rid of toxins, so after a good infrared sauna session, you’ll not only feel relaxed but also like you’ve had a mini detox. It’s a great way to give your body a little reset, leaving you feeling fresh and renewed.

Improve Your Circulation and Flexibility

The deep heat from the infrared sauna stimulates blood flow, which can improve circulation and promote the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. This increased circulation can aid in improving flexibility, your muscles can recover faster and you’ll feel more limber and mobile.

Relax and Unwind

Let’s be honest: life can get pretty busy, right? Between work, fitness, and everything else going on, it’s easy to feel stressed. Taking time for a few minutes of quiet relaxation is the perfect way to unwind and clear your mind. It’s a beautiful way to take some much-needed time for wellness and self-care.

How Long Do I Need to Stay in an Infrared Sauna?

When it comes to infrared sauna sessions, the length of time you spend in the sauna can vary depending on your comfort and experience level. For most people, 30-40 minutes is ideal. The gentle, deep heat from the infrared sauna is designed to relax your body without feeling overwhelming, so listen to your body and find the perfect amount of time for you. Be sure to rehydrate by drinking plenty of water during and after your sauna session.

Infrared Sauna for Mental Clarity

Aside from physical recovery, infrared sauna therapy can also support mental clarity. As your body relaxes, your mind follows suit, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Many clients take this time to listen to guided meditation, or music to increase relaxation and focus.

Entertainment, Light Therapy and Showers

All our infrared sauna rooms come with Netflix and coloured light therapy for that extra touch of relaxation and comfort. Whether you want to watch your favourite show or let the coloured lights enhance your experience, it’s a great way to unwind and make your sauna session feel even more indulgent.

After your infrared sauna session, why not rinse off and feel extra refreshed? We’ve got you covered! Our Avalon, Frenchs Forest, and Cromer studios are equipped with showers, so you can easily freshen up before or after your sauna session. It’s all about making your recovery as comfortable and convenient as possible.

What to bring?

You will need to bring a towel and if you are more comfortable in swimmers, bring those to wear. You will need to sit on a towel while using the sauna. You also will need plenty of water to stay hydrated during and after your sweat sesh! We have shower facilities at Avalon, Frenchs Forest and Cromer.

How to book?

Booking a sauna session is simple and easy on the Feels Pilates app. Just like booking a pilates class, the sauna sessions require credits to book via the timetable on the app. Each session is 50 minutes, but you can finish up earlier you like.

Ready to Try It?

We’re thrilled to offer infrared sauna sessions at all our Northern Beaches studios, so after your next Pilates class, treat yourself to some relaxation and recovery time. If you’re looking for a way to feel rejuvenated, boost your wellness, and speed up your recovery, an infrared sauna session is a game-changer.

Book your infrared sauna session today at Feels Pilates and experience the benefits for yourself!