Infrared Sauna & Steam Bath Experiences at Peterborough's Euphoria Wellness Spa

Why Euphoria Wellness Spa for Sauna/Steam?

Euphoria is spot-on in that it offers the privacy and elegance of a top spa with sauna and steam experiences to be enjoyed together. Sauna and/or steam bath treatments can work separately, or in concert, as part of a complete relaxation and pampering experience.

Euphoria’s infrared sauna and steam bath/rooms have been carved out as quiet havens within the lower level of Euphoria Wellness Spa. They are accessible to beautiful shower rooms with thoughtful amenities for supreme pampering and relaxation.

What you’ll find here:

• Separate His and Hers change rooms with heated stone floors to provide warmth under foot.
• The ability to reserve spa towels, robes, and to also obtain spa quality products for showering and sauna after care.
• The privacy needed to melt away any tension with separate infrared sauna and steam rooms in the His and Hers change areas.
• Euphoria’s specialized infrared sauna from Italy.
• The comfort of sauna radiant floor heating.
• A steam bath with aromatherapy so you can escape through the essence of pure eucalyptus.
• This wellness experience can be a couple’s experience, or one for a few friends prior to wedding preparation booked in advanced.

Steam/sauna passes can be drop in and do not need to be booked in advance.

How do Sauna and Steam Therapies Work?

“Sauna” is a Finnish word that translates to "bathhouse or room used for such a bath” or “a small room used for cleaning and refreshing the body.”

In a broader sense, the word sauna is used to describe any heating system which causes “a good sweat” or an abundance of perspiration from pores in the body. Traditional saunas – which were dug into the earth – date back to 7000 BC in Finland.

In Peterborough, Ontario, Euphoria Wellness Spa’s modern sauna is an Italian-crafted, timber-framed room heated with electricity, and channelled through its specialized infrared heating system.

What’s the difference between Infrared Sauna Therapy and Traditional Sauna Therapy?

Traditional or classic saunas use steam or dry heat to warm a room. Infrared saunas use advanced infrared heaters to warm the body directly. As the body absorbs the infrared heat, thermal energy increases, resulting in a deep and relaxing sweat.

How Hot is Hot?

Traditional saunas use steam heated at 70-85°C. Infrared saunas provide gentler, direct heat (without steam) at 46-57°C. Traditional saunas are hot and steamy for short sessions. Infrared saunas are dry and relaxing for longer use. Since infrared saunas heat the body directly, you can get in the sauna as soon as the heat feels comfortable.

What are the Health and Wellness Benefits of Infrared Saunas?

Traditional saunas reduce stress and aid recovery. This is also true of many kinds of
steam room therapies.

As a quick overview, infrared saunas can provide the following benefits*:

• Offer detox and cardiovascular benefits: Many books and articles written by doctors and practitioners describe the benefits of regular body detoxification.  Sweating in a sauna can help reduce our bodies’ levels of lead, nickel, mercury, and chemicals – toxins commonly absorbed from daily interaction with our environments.
• Help with pain management: With the high heat of a sauna or steam bath, our bodies release endorphins. A “tranquilizing effect” is then produced, which can minimize the pain caused by joint and muscle soreness. In short, saunas and steam translate to soothing relief.
• Improve mental clarity: This is becoming a top benefit as explored by the research community. As one example, The Alzheimer’s Association (US) has published a brain health article entitled “10 Ways to Love Your Brain.” It outlines that breaking a sweat is the number one way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• Provide better sleep: Research related to sauna use shows that a “more relaxed sleep” occurs in patients who utilize a sauna before turning in for the evening. Body temperatures and endorphins can typically become elevated in the late evening and then start to decline around bedtime. Such a slow, relaxing decline is important to facilitate sleep.

Decrease stress:

Sauna and steam therapy, especially when done alone, can be compared to a mindfulness experience. You can relax and recharge in the moment. Music and soft lighting can also add to the experience.

Help fend off viruses:

Research in Germany shows that sauna use significantly reduced the incidence of colds and influenza among participants. As our bodies are exposed to the heat of a sauna and steam baths, they produce white blood cells more rapidly, helping our bodies to kill viruses.

When is a good time for Infrared Sauna/Steam Therapy?

• Anytime. You can drop into Euphoria Wellness Spa to purchase and use a sauna/steam pass.
• Book this rejuvenating sauna/steam therapy experience before a salon treatment.
• Massage and sauna go hand in hand: The sauna/steam experience is part of a relaxing massage at Euphoria Wellness Spa. (It’s complimentary with every therapeutic and/or RMT massage.) Euphoria is the only wellness spa in the Kawarthas to offer complimentary eucalyptus steam, infrared sauna and dry sauna as part of the complete massage experience, including amenities such as robes, slippers, lockers, and showers with your massage.
• You can book an experience solo – or book the larger room to accommodate a group.
• Though beneficial at any time of the year, sauna and steam therapy have the extra benefit of taking away the cold chills or effects of damp weather in Canada.

How do I book my experience?

For more info, or to book your infrared sauna and steam escape, reach out to our Front Desk, 705-741-4772.

Euphoria Wellness Spa is happy to customize a package/session for your needs.

Take time for your inner wellness. Guaranteed. You’ll feel warm all over.

By Heather Starke, HBA, MA Journalism, Travel & Wellness Writer

(*Article Sources Include: Euphoria spa visits and consultant interviews; Prairiend.com articles researched Prairie Naturopathic Doctors; The Alzheimer’s Association (US); The Alzheimer’s Society (UK); Sauna Benefits Podcasts by Rhonda Patrick, PhD.)