Full Spectrum Far Infrared Sauna Spa

detox | boost metabolism | improve circulation | sooth pain | boost immunity

Our Infrared Sauna is a 3-person state of the art full spectrum Sunlighten TM mPulse and includes a touch screen of six preset programmes for detoxification, circulation/cardiovascular, pain relief, relaxation, weight loss, and skin health.

Throughout hundreds, if not thousands of years cultures have used heat therapy for healing, cleansing, and purification. Today, with modern knowledge and technology, heat therapy has created Far Infrared Saunas the most beneficial and effective type of Sauna there is.

When you use the sauna, think about what Chromotherapy light you may want to use ahead of time. Light therapy can transform your mental well-being and Homeostasis – which is when the body maintains a stable internal environment when, under varying stressors. Chromotherapy works on various energy points to help balance your body via the full spectrum of visible light. Here’s more information on the different healing benefits for colours on the spectrum.

Price:

Singles
45min $55 | 60min -$75 – includes gst

Couples
45min – $100 | 60min – $140 – includes gst

Includes complimentary towel + small flask of organic therapeutic tea

Spa slippers available for purchase for $10 – for you to keep.

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Note: bookings are subject to availability and are for the use of the communal sauna facility only.

Full Spectrum Far Infrared Sauna FAQ’s

What is Far Infrared?

Far infrared (FIR) is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been used globally for centuries and has been extensively researched for its biological effects. Technological advances provide new techniques for delivering FIR energy to the human body. Specialty lamps and FIR saunas, delivering pure FIR have become more safe, extremely effective, and widely used sources to generate its therapeutic effects. Here’s a fantastic journal article about it if you want to read more.

Infrared heat has been used in health and human movement applications for many years. The infrared sauna is different from traditional saunas as it uses infrared lamps to directly heat your body instead of heating the air around you. Saunas with infrared technology (like ours at Nova Holistic Spa) operate at a lower temperature (usually between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit) than traditional saunas, which are typically 150 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. According to FIR Sauna manufacturers, an infrared sauna heats the air about 20% and heats your body about 80%. With FIR you benefit from a more intense sweat and you can last longer in the sauna which means your body has more time to really sweat out any toxins.

Because it’s on a spectrum, infrared has its own range of waves. Based on size, frequency, and energy, there are 3 types of infrared radiation: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Every infrared ray does something unique for our bodies, and nature. Keep in mind that each one is named according to its proximity to visible light.

Near-infrared light penetrates effectively into the skin, promoting skin renewal, cell health, wound healing, and tissue growth.
Mid infrared is a longer wavelength that can penetrate deeper into the body’s soft tissue where inflammation occurs. Helps expand blood vessels and increases circulation, so more oxygen can reach injured areas of the body. This reduces pain and speeds the healing process.
The longest wavelength, far infrared, reaches deepest into the body, where toxins are stored. By raising your core body temperature, FIR stimulates the sweat glands, causing a deep, detoxifying sweat that leaves you feeling refreshed. Besides burning calories, sweating also increases your heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate.

There’s nothing quite like a 20-40 minute sauna session to relax and relieve sore muscles, and the heat helps relieve pain and improve overall health.

What will I experience?

At Nova Holistic Spa we follow the Wim Hof Method when using the Ice Bath. Basically, this method focuses on three key pillars to move through mental and physical blocks: breathing, focus, and controlled exposure to cold though temperature modulated ice bathing.

If you’re a beginner to Ice Bathing, we recommend booking one of our beginner polar plunge packs which includes a wellness concierge to coach you through it, as it’s important to ease your way through initially.

It’s not about the amount of time you spend in the ice bath at one time, it’s about building up your resilience with it, using a range of breathing techniques to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Ice bath plunging is a skill, and to do it properly, having someone there to monitor and coach you through the different levels is extremely beneficial.

What are the benefits?

A gentle exercise that gives the body the feeling of exertion without the strain.
Assists with weight loss by boosting your metabolism. Depending on your body mass index, 40 minutes in a Far Infrared Sauna burns between 300-600 calories.
The sweating process releases heavy metals, chemicals, and other toxins from your body.
Helps improve circulation and alkalinity.
Increases the immune system’s function.
Provides relief from internal congestion.
Microbes (bacteria, viruses, tumors, fungi, parasites) are destroyed.
Provides muscle relaxation.
Cleanses the skin.
Helps reduce inflammation and swelling in the body.
Promotes parasympathetic activity (rest and digestion) which is crucial to healing the autonomic nervous system.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring your own water bottle with you. A fresh towel will be provided and bathrobes are available for hire at a small price. A book or a magazine is a good idea too.

What is the sauna etiquette?

For use during a communal Thermal Therapy Urban Oasis session please be mindful of your time in the Sauna to allow others sharing the Oasis enough time to also enjoy its benefits.
Respect and consideration for other people’s space and belongings.
Be aware that your voice carries from the courtyard. Soft speech volume is recommended to maintain the zen of the experience.
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM applying any oils or lotions to your skin prior to entering the sauna.
We request that all Urban Oasis guests shower before using any of the facilities.
We offer a complimentary organic all natural body scrub sample from local Tasmanian producers, to use before your sauna. This will help unblock the skin and open up the pores, making your sauna sessions even more effective.
Use of any Thermal Therapy equipment in our Urban OASIS is not suitable for pregnant women.
18+ only permitted to use the Sauna.