Sunlighten Infrared Sauna

A 30-minute private session in a Sunlighten infrared sauna, which uses infrared light to heat the body directly rather than heating the surrounding air. This approach allows the body to warm at a deeper tissue level at a more comfortable ambient temperature than traditional saunas, supporting relaxation, improved circulation, and the body's natural detoxification processes.

The infrared sauna at Ritual Biohacking uses Sunlighten technology, a brand known for its clinically tested full-spectrum infrared panels. Unlike traditional Finnish saunas that heat the air to extreme temperatures, infrared saunas use light wavelengths to heat the body directly, penetrating several centimetres below the skin surface. This means you can experience a deep, satisfying sweat at lower ambient temperatures — typically between 45°C and 65°C — compared to the 80°C–100°C of a conventional sauna. Many people find this more tolerable while still achieving the cardiovascular and relaxation benefits associated with heat exposure. During the 30-minute session, the infrared wavelengths raise your core temperature gradually. This process increases heart rate and blood flow in a way that mimics moderate cardiovascular exercise. The resulting sweat can carry a range of compounds including heavy metals and environmental pollutants, though the body's primary detoxification organs — the liver and kidneys — do the heavier lifting. Sunlighten saunas offer multiple infrared wavelengths (near, mid, and far), each associated with different tissue penetration depths. Near-infrared is often associated with skin health and wound support, mid-infrared with circulation, and far-infrared with deeper tissue warming and relaxation. The sauna is a private space, allowing you to relax without distraction. Towels are provided. The session can be combined with cryotherapy or cold exposure for a contrast therapy effect.