Unlock the Ultimate Wellness Experience: Why Combining Infrared Sauna and Float Therapy Works Wonders for Your Body and Mind
When it comes to physical recovery, mental clarity, and total body relaxation, few wellness services compare to infrared sauna therapy and float therapy. But what happens when you combine these two powerful modalities into a single session?
At Urban Float, a leading wellness center in the Pacific Northwest, we've seen first-hand how pairing infrared sauna and float therapy creates a synergistic effect that amplifies both physical and mental health benefits.
Why Infrared Sauna Therapy?
Infrared sauna uses infrared light to heat your body directly, penetrating skin and muscle tissue more effectively than traditional saunas. The key benefits include:
Deep detoxification: Sweating at lower, more comfortable temperatures releases heavy metals and toxins.
Muscle recovery and pain relief: Infrared heat improves blood circulation and helps reduce inflammation.
Increased calorie burn: Regular sessions can support metabolism and weight management.
Stress reduction: Infrared light promotes a calming parasympathetic response.
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Why Float Therapy?
Float therapy—also called sensory deprivation therapy—involves floating effortlessly in a tank filled with Epsom salt-saturated water, heated to skin temperature. Its core benefits include:
Profound stress relief: Floating reduces cortisol levels and helps your nervous system reset.
Mental clarity and focus: It promotes theta brainwave states linked to creativity and problem-solving.
Muscle relaxation and joint relief: The zero-gravity effect relieves pressure on muscles and joints.
Enhanced magnesium absorption: Epsom salts replenish magnesium levels for improved sleep and muscle function.
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Why Combine Infrared Sauna and Float Therapy?
When used together, infrared sauna and float therapy amplify each other's benefits. Here's how:
Detox + Deep Recovery: Infrared sauna opens pores and flushes toxins. Floating follows with skin-soothing Epsom salts that promote healing.
Muscle Warm-Up + Muscle Relaxation: Sauna heat prepares muscles by increasing circulation. Floating helps muscles fully relax in a gravity-free environment.
Stress Reset: The sauna raises your heart rate slightly, mimicking a workout. Floating immediately after allows the body to drop into deep relaxation, balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic responses.
Enhanced Magnesium Absorption: Post-sauna, the body's open pores may better absorb magnesium from Epsom salts, supporting sleep, recovery, and stress relief.
How to Structure Your Session
For best results, start with:
Infrared Sauna: 40 minutes
Float Therapy: 60 minutes
The sauna preps both body and mind, while floating seals in the calm, recovery, and mindfulness benefits.
Who Should Try This Wellness Duo?
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking faster recovery and reduced muscle soreness
Busy professionals needing stress relief and mental clarity
Anyone managing chronic pain or inflammation
Individuals with sleep issues or anxiety
Book Your Infrared Sauna + Float Therapy Session Today
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