Infrared Saunas
Infrared saunas are often called soft saunas because they produce higher humidity at lower temperatures. Far-Infrared Rays are the invisible portion of the light spectrum emitted by the sun. Far-Infrared Rays carry heat deep into the skin and muscle tissue without high surface temperatures. Far-Infrared Rays heat the body directly which raises the core temperature and produces a deep penetrating, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level. Because of the deep heat and detoxifying nature, infrared saunas are very popular with the medical community.
Traditional Saunas
The traditional Finnish dry sauna is a high temperature, low humidity hot air bath. This causes sauna bathers to sweat quickly and with great intensity. The benefits of this intense sweat and deep heat are vast. First off the heat provides a work-out for the cardiovascular system, strong detoxification stimulation for the entire body, and a boost to the immune system. If you enjoy higher temperatures and steam in the sauna, then traditional sauna may be the best sauna for you.