Detox Relax Rejuvenate

Our default sessions are 30 minutes but can be extended with through our add-on service options. Most people enjoy 30-45 minute sessions, 3-4 times a week, it is safe to use every day and at a heat suits you best. Research shows that regular use over time brings best results.

Proper sauna use is important; just like we warm up and cool down our bodies when we exercise, there are some basic steps to follow to ensure you gain maximum benefits of using a sauna.

Before Sauna Use:

• Drink a minimum of 8 oz. of water to prepare your body for an increase in core body temperature.
• Sit or lay down on the towels provided on the benches to absorb sweat. We also supply you with an additional sweat towel, as it’s nice to have an extra around to wipe your face and body during sessions.

During Sauna Use:

• Watch your time: Make sure to adjust your session length in accordance to your body’s needs. If you are just beginning with regular sauna use, it is important to start slow with an easier program to get your body accustomed to infrared therapy.  Always listen to your body and adjust based on what it’s telling you.
• Stick with it for long-term benefits: Just as with exercise or eating healthy, sauna use takes time and consistency to see results. You may not even sweat the first few times you use your sauna, but know that sweating (and the detox that comes with it) will increase over time, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and healthy.

After Sauna Use:

• Rehydrate with at least 24 oz. of water or electrolyte drink.
• Dry off and cool down naturally, we supply cold wet wash cloths to help you freshen up and cool off.

Sound therapy is a beneficial add-on that is included with your session. It sends sound vibrations through the wood into your body to create a physical sensation that harmonizes all systems of your body and induces a deeper relaxation and release.

Infrared was first discovered in the early 19th century by Sir William Herschel, he noticed different colors of light and hypothesized hat they have different temperatures. True infrared sauna tecnology emerged in the 1960’s when NASA began researching FIR (Far Infrared) for astronaut health.  In 1965 a Japanese docotor received the first patent for a ceramic far infrared heater and in 1979 the first full spectrum infrared saunas became available to the public in the United States and since then, the heating system technology and cabins have been honed to create optimal infrared wavelengths. 

The idea behind infrared therapy is to heat your body directly with infrared heat. In a traditional sauna you are just sitting in a hot room, 180-220 degrees. In an infrared sauna, the infrared is heating your body directly and 20% of the heat is heating the air. The idea is to increase thermal energy in the body so you want the infrared on your front core and your back core.

The infrared heat increases thermal energy and temporarily stimulates your lymphatic system, immune system and your cardiovascular system. Your bodies response to that is to sweat profusely.

In addition to the infrared heat triggering a profuse sweat, the water in our body also resonate with far infrared heat and this also helps with the detoxification process.

With this in mind, you now understand why we stress the importance of both front and back wall and floor heaters in an infrared sauna. If you do not have front heaters in your sauna, you will not raise your core body temperature as well and you will not receive as much of the desired effect. Souler Float’s Infrared Sauna has heaters all around you… on your front, back, sides, legs and feet.

Contraindications:

Medical Conditions
If any of the below apply to you, consult your physician prior to sauna use:

Cardiovascular Issues, Obesity or Diabetes – Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems, or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.

Medications – Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics, such as amitriptyline, may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heat stroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke. Individuals diagnosed with medical conditions such as anhidrosis that may limit or prevent your ability to sweat should not use the sauna.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness.

Elderly – The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.

Pregnancy – Use of a Full Spectrum InfraRed Sauna may result in an increase in core body temperatures. it is not recommended that pregant ladies, if you suspect you may be pregant or in the process of trying to get pregnant, you should consult a physician before considering the use of an infrared sauna.

Children – The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults.
This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands, and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. Souler Float does not allow minors under the age of 17 use of the sauna.

Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated with Reduced Ability to Sweat or Perspire – Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician.

Hemophiliacs / Individuals Prone to Bleeding – The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.

Fever and Insensitivity to Heat – Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides.

Menstruation – Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use.

Joint Injury – Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.

Implants – Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.

Surgeries – If you’ve had any abdominal surgery, c-section, tummy tuck, or breast augmentation, consult your physician before using the Sauna.

Pacemakers / Defibrillators – The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause. Serious heart conditions, disease or unstable angina, stroke, heart attack or arterial disease should not use the sauna.

In the rare event that you experience pain, discomfort, dizziness or exhaustion immediately discontinue sauna use.