Infrared Sauna Austin: A Warm, Bright Reset for a Rainy Week
Infrared Sauna Austin: A Warm, Bright Reset for a Rainy Week
Quick answer: When a gray, rainy week drags your mood down, a warm infrared session with soft colored light is a cozy way to relax and reset, and a small clinical trial suggests whole body warmth may even lift mood, though the research is still early.
Austin finally gets its cold front
After weeks near 100 degrees, a strong cold front arrives today. Forecasters expect 3 to 5 inches of rain across Central Texas from Wednesday through Saturday, with a real flash flood risk and highs dropping 10 to 20 degrees.
We will take the cooler air. The gray skies can make anyone feel flat, though.
Why warmth feels so good on a gray day
There is a reason you crave a hot bath when it pours. Warmth relaxes tight muscles, and many guests tell us they walk out calmer and lighter.
In a small 2016 trial in JAMA Psychiatry, adults with depression who had a single session of whole body heat reported fewer symptoms over the following weeks than a group given a sham session.
What that study does and does not show
It was small, with 34 adults.
It used a medical heating device, not a spa sauna.
It studied people with diagnosed depression.
It is a promising early sign, not a treatment claim.
Our take: infrared is not therapy for depression. It is a warm, quiet hour that makes a soggy week feel better.
Add a little color with chromotherapy
Our 45 minute walk in Cabana uses full spectrum infrared and chromotherapy lighting. Pick a soft color and let it fill the room while you sweat. On a week this gray, it feels like a small vacation.
Prefer to lie down? Try the 30 minute Infrared Sauna Suite. No sweat at all? Choose full body red light therapy, just 20 minutes.
Get here safely
Before you drive, check ATXfloods.com for low water crossings. About 12 inches of moving water can carry a car, so never drive through it. Turn around, don't drown. If the weather turns bad, text us to reschedule.
Also drink water before and after every session, and check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or take medication that affects heat tolerance.
Make it a rainy week ritual
New to Sweatland? Our intro pack is 3 sessions for $99, one for each gray day this week. Or start with full body red light for $25. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.
Book online, call 512-494-4800, or text 737-258-9551. Visit us at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park. Women founded and Austin founded.
Frequently asked questions
Is an infrared sauna good for a rainy day?
Many people love it. The warmth relaxes your body, and the bright, quiet room is a nice break from gray weather.
Can sauna help your mood?
One small 2016 trial linked whole body heat with fewer depression symptoms, but the research is early. It is not a treatment; see a professional for mood concerns.
What is chromotherapy in a sauna?
It is colored light inside the sauna. Guests choose a color they find calming and enjoy it for relaxation.
Is it safe to drive to the sauna during a flood watch?
Check ATXfloods.com first and never drive through water. If it looks risky, text us to reschedule.
Where can I find an infrared sauna near me in 78704?
Sweatland is at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, near Zilker, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park. New clients can start with the intro pack, 3 for $99.