Infrared Sauna vs Traditional

Which sauna experience fits your lifestyle?

Both infrared and traditional saunas deliver powerful wellness benefits—but they do it in very different ways. Understanding how each one works makes choosing the right sauna much easier.

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🔥 Traditional Saunas

The classic sauna experience

Traditional saunas heat the air around you using a wood-burning or electric heater with sauna stones. Water can be poured over the stones to create steam, increasing heat and humidity.

Why people love them:

• Hot, enveloping heat (typically 160–195°F)
• Steam and aromatic sauna rituals
• Social, authentic, time-honored experience
• Ideal for outdoor setups and cabin-style saunas

Best for you if:

• You love high heat and steam
• You want the classic Nordic sauna ritual
• You plan to entertain or sauna with others
• You want a traditional indoor or outdoor centerpiece

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🌿 Infrared Saunas

Modern, efficient, deeply relaxing

Infrared saunas use advanced infrared panels to heat your body directly rather than heating the air. This allows for a deep sweat at lower temperatures.

Why people love them:

• Lower temperatures (120–150°F) with intense sweating
• Faster warm-up times
• Lower energy usage
• Comfortable for longer sessions
• Great for daily use and recovery routines

Best for you if:

• You prefer gentler heat
• You want daily stress relief or muscle recovery
• You’re sensitive to high temperatures
• You want a sleek, modern indoor sauna

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🆚 Side-by-Side Snapshot

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🧭 So… which sauna is right for you?

There’s no wrong choice—only the right fit.

• Choose infrared if you want a low-maintenance, everyday wellness ritual you’ll actually use consistently.
• Choose traditional if you crave a powerful, immersive sauna experience rooted in tradition.

Still unsure? Many Martin Sauna customers start with how they want to feel afterward—and work backward from there.