ACL Weekend One Done? Your 5 Session Detox Reset in Austin
Quick answer: ACL Weekend One ends tonight, so use the days before Weekend Two to reset; the ACL Detox pack at Sweatland on South Lamar gives you 5 infrared sauna or full body red light sessions for $125, one each Monday to Thursday and one after the final weekend.
A wet, wild Weekend One
Weekend One tested everyone. Days of tropical rain soaked Zilker Park before the gates even opened Friday. Saturday's doors moved to 2 p.m. so crews could pump out puddles and spread mulch. Today brings a few more showers and a cool north wind.
If you were out there, you feel it. Heavy boots. Sinking steps. Long hours standing in the damp.
Weekend Two starts Friday, October 9. That gives you four full days to recover.
Your 5 session reset plan
Here is a simple plan that fits a work week. Swap the order however you like.
Monday: a 45 minute Cabana session, our walk in, full spectrum sauna, to loosen stiff legs and back.
Tuesday: 20 minutes of full body red light therapy. No heat and no sweat, so it fits a busy day.
Wednesday: a 30 minute Infrared Sauna Suite session. Lie down, close your eyes, breathe.
Thursday: red light again, then an early night before the weekend.
Monday, October 12: save your last session for after Weekend Two to close out the season.
What the research says about infrared heat
A 2023 randomized crossover study in Biology of Sport had 16 basketball players finish a hard strength workout, then either rest or sit in an infrared sauna for 20 minutes. After the sauna, players reported less muscle soreness, felt more recovered, and lost less jump performance. It was a small study in trained athletes, not festival fans, so think of infrared as a comfort and recovery tool, not a cure.
Where red light fits
Full body red light therapy is a cool, quiet 20 minutes. Many guests pick it on days they want recovery time without a sweat.
What the ACL Detox pack includes
You get 5 sessions for $125. Use any mix of infrared sauna, Suite or Cabana, and full body red light. Want a little of everything instead? The ACL Recovery Trio is $75 for one sauna, one red light, and one Reset Room session.
A few safety notes
Drink water before and after every session. Skip the sauna if you have had alcohol that day or feel dizzy. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, use a pacemaker or other implanted device, or take medication that affects heat tolerance. Our sessions support relaxation and recovery; they do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
Book your reset on South Lamar
Looking for an infrared sauna in Austin, red light therapy in Austin, or just a sauna near me in 78704? Sweatland is a South Lamar wellness studio built for recovery in Austin. We are women founded and Austin founded, at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704, minutes from Zilker Park. Park free in the Bridges on the Park garage. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.
Book online, call 512-494-4800, or text 737-258-9551.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ACL Detox pack at Sweatland?
It is 5 sessions for $125. Each session can be an infrared sauna or a full body red light therapy session, in any mix.
How much time is there between ACL weekends in 2026?
Weekend One runs October 2 to 4 and Weekend Two runs October 9 to 11, so you have Monday through Thursday to recover.
Does infrared sauna help sore muscles?
Early research is encouraging. A small 2023 study found athletes reported less soreness after a 20 minute infrared session than after resting, but results vary from person to person.
Can I use the sauna the day after drinking at a festival?
Rehydrate first, and skip the sauna on any day you have had alcohol. Red light therapy has no heat, so it can be a gentler choice; ask your doctor if you are unsure.
Where can I find a sauna near me in 78704?
Sweatland is at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, minutes from Zilker Park, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park.