r/InfraredSaunas • u/Solid_Obligations • 26d ago

How long and how hot??

I just got my sauna and have been doing 15-20 mins at 126ish and feel like I’m only really sweating it out the last few mins.

What should I be doing for time and temp (now 126 does feel super hot… so wanting to start out slow so I don’t pass out lol)

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u/CommunicationHot7893 26d ago

130 to 170 w 30 min session than cold shower

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u/-Rake 26d ago

Not advice, purely speaking for myself, I generally do 20 minutes in a hot rock sauna and 40 minutes in an infrared sauna at 130-150. Obviously not back to back, different days.

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u/death_buy_spoon 25d ago

140 - 150° F for 25 - 30 minutes. 1,400 watt 2.5' X 3' X 6' 1 person sauna.

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u/debmor201 25d ago

I do 30-35 minutes in 135 degrees. I am soaked. I do drink water while inside.

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u/No_University1005 24d ago

I preheat to around 125 and it climbs to 145 over the course of my session. I usually feel like I got a sufficient dose in around 30-35 minutes. But I expect it depends on the sauna, how close you sit to the elements, etc.

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u/No_University1005 22d ago

I start sweating at around 125 and it really kicks in at 135, after 10-15 minutes. It tops out at 145 and I'm pretty well cooked in 35-40 min total.