Traditional Sauna vs Infrared Sauna: Which Suits You Best?

🏡 A Growing Trend in Home Wellness

Wellness isn’t just for spas anymore. Across the UK, more people are creating their very own sauna retreats at home. Whether it’s a classic traditional sauna or a modern infrared sauna, both offer relaxation, comfort, and powerful health benefits.

👉 Imagine stepping into soothing heat after a long day—without leaving your home.

Traditional sauna vs infrared sauna comparison – Oasis Outdoor Living UK

🌲 What Is a Traditional Sauna?

A traditional sauna (sometimes called a Finnish sauna) uses heated stones to raise air temperatures up to 80–100 °C. Add water to the stones, and you’ll get a refreshing burst of steam that makes the heat feel even more intense.

✅ Benefits of Traditional Saunas

  • Authentic spa-style heat with centuries of tradition

  • Encourages deep sweating for detox and skin cleansing

  • Improves circulation and supports heart health ❤️

  • Relieves stress and promotes better sleep 😴

  • A sociable experience to share with family and friends

Traditional wooden sauna in a UK garden – spa-style heat.

Do you enjoy the ritual of pouring water over hot stones? 🌊🔥 A traditional sauna might be your perfect match.


🌞 What Is an Infrared Sauna?

Instead of heating the air, an infrared sauna warms your body directly using invisible light waves. The result is a more gentle heat (around 38–65 °C) that many people find easier to enjoy for longer sessions.

✅ Benefits of Infrared Saunas

  • Softer, more comfortable warmth 🌡️

  • Excellent for muscle recovery, stiffness, and joint relief 💪

  • Boosts circulation and promotes glowing skin ✨

  • Energy-efficient and cheaper to run ⚡

  • Compact, modern, and easy to install at home 🏠

Infrared sauna interior with glowing panels – Oasis Outdoor Living UK.

Would you prefer a gentler heat you can enjoy for 30+ minutes? ⏱️ An infrared sauna makes that possible.


 

⚖️Traditional vs Infrared: Quick Comparison

Feature 🔥 Traditional Sauna 🌞 Infrared Sauna
Heat type Heated stones + steam Infrared light waves
Typical temperature 80–100 °C 38–65 °C
Atmosphere Intense, steamy, ritualistic Gentle, modern, relaxing
Best for Classic spa lovers, social use Everyday wellness, recovery
Installation Larger, cabin-style Compact, easy, energy-efficient
Experience Steam bursts, water ritual Warm glow, longer sessions

🤔 Which Sauna Is Right for You?

Both sauna types deliver incredible benefits—it just depends on your lifestyle.

🌲 Choose a traditional sauna if you love:

  • The authentic spa feel

  • High heat and steam

  • A communal wellness ritual

🌞 Choose an infrared sauna if you prefer:

  • Gentle, everyday comfort

  • Energy efficiency

  • Relief from aches, pains, and stiffness

👉 Ask yourself: Do you want the timeless ritual of steam, or a modern wellness tool for daily use?

✨ Create Your Sauna Retreat with Oasis ODL

At Oasis Outdoor Living, we make it easy to bring the luxury of a sauna into your own home or garden. From the authentic heat of traditional models to the gentle warmth of infrared cabins, we offer something to suit every lifestyle.

💬 Ready to design your personal wellness retreat? Contact us today and let’s find the sauna that’s perfect for you.

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