A sauna with red light therapy pairs the warmth of an infrared sauna with red light and near infrared LED panels, so a single session delivers both heat and light. These saunas use red light around 660nm and near infrared around 850nm, while infrared heat warms the body. Browse our saunas with red light therapy above.
What is a sauna with red light therapy?
It is an infrared sauna fitted with LED panels that add red light and a near infrared wavelength on top of infrared heat. Red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation, is an area of ongoing research. The infrared sauna heat raises your body temperature for a deep sweat. You get a red light sauna and an infrared sauna in one cabin.
Why people combine light and heat
People use these cabins as part of a recovery and relaxation routine. Red light near 660nm is studied for skin, and near infrared near 850nm reaches deeper tissue. Research in this area is still developing. These are wellness products, not medical devices, and they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ask a clinician first if you are pregnant or manage a health condition.
Full spectrum infrared, far infrared, and near infrared
Near infrared overlaps with red light at the short end of the range, mid infrared is between, and far infrared delivers deep warmth. A full spectrum cabin blends all three. Compare our full spectrum infrared saunas, far infrared saunas, and near infrared saunas.
660nm and 850nm wavelengths
660nm red light targets the skin while the 850nm near infrared wavelength reaches deeper tissue. Confirm a sauna lists these wavelengths in nanometers, not just colored LEDs, because that separates real red light panels from chromotherapy mood lighting.
Low EMF heaters, adjustable temperature, and full-body panels
Look for low EMF heating elements, an adjustable temperature controller, full-body panel coverage, and Bluetooth audio. Low EMF build matters because you sit close to the panels during a session. Compare emissions in our low EMF infrared saunas.
Types and how to choose
Options range from a 2 person full-body cabin to a portable sauna, plus the broader range of infrared saunas. Compare panel coverage, stated wavelengths, and low EMF build, then size it to your space. Fast US shipping and financing available. Some products may qualify for HSA/FSA purchase with a letter of medical necessity.
Frequently asked questions
Is red light therapy in a sauna the same as chromotherapy? No. Red light panels use specific red and near infrared wavelengths, while chromotherapy is colored mood lighting. Check that the sauna lists wavelengths in nanometers.
Why do people choose a sauna with red light? It combines two routines in one cabin rather than buying a sauna and a separate panel. Research on red light is still developing.
How often should you use a red light sauna? Three to four sessions a week is common, adjusting to how you feel.