Portable home saunas are most easily described as “sweat boxes”. They are small tents that you sit inside that warm your body.
There are 3 main components:
● The frame – often made from lightweight PVC
● The lining – usually a waterproof cotton or canvas
● The heating element – Either infrared panels or a steam pump (more on the differences below)
This simple design makes them easy to set-up, easy to transport and easy to store. You won’t need a builder, electrician or a plumber. All you need is a little space and a power socket.
Top 7 Best Portable Sauna Reviews
Infrared far Indoor Personal Sauna by Durherm
Far infrared Relax Sauna
Infrared sauna Low EMF Sauna by Durherm
2L Foldable Steam Sauna by Himimi
Portable personal sauna. Home steam sauna by Durherm
Lightweight Personal Steam Sauna by Durasage
Portable Steam Sauna Spa by Durasage
Infrared far Indoor Personal Sauna by Durherm
This portable Indoor sauna incorporates far infrared technology to deliver a great detoxing experience. This sauna comes with a heating foot pad and chair and a negative ion generator. Negative ions help create a healthy environment. Certain environments in nature have higher negative ions including the seaside and forests.
Amazons customer ratings 4 out of 5 ( 238 customer ratings)
This portable sauna claims many long term health benefits including reducing pain and inflammation, detoxification and strengthening the immune system. Many of the health benefits relate to the 95% infrared technology.
Amazons customer rating 4.5 out of 5 (44 customer ratings)
Pros
Low EMF
Far Infrared technology
Has therapeutic benefits
Easy to set up and portable
Uses ceramic semi-conductors in the radiators
Heats up quickly
Cons
More expensive than others but does have more technology than some
Steam saunas give that traditional sauna feel and have been known to improve circulation and remove toxins. This sauna is a foldable sauna and comes with a chair and carry bag. It has 9 temperature levels and Time control
Amazon customer ratings 5 out of 5 (34 customer ratings)
This portable sauna has a detachable frame for easy storage and a powerful steam generator. This sauna has 2 zippers, so you have the option of having your hands out for reading. Steam temperature can get to 113 deg F
Amazon Customer ratings 4 out of 5 (316 customer ratings)
This is a one-person personal steam sauna which is compact for the home space. It has extra zips for reading or using a phone. This sauna is light and easy to move around.
Amazon customer rating 3.8 out of 5 ( 139 customer ratings)
Lets quickly run through how to set up and use a personal home sauna.
1. Erect the sauna in your desired space (lots of people set them up in their living rooms in front of the TV).
2. Plug in your sauna – any available 110V power socket will do.
3. Set the temperature – We recommend starting low and working your way up.
4. Let the sauna heat up – This only takes 5-10 minutes depending on the model
5. Sit down and relax – Sit down and zip yourself in. The sauna does all the work for you
6. Jump out of the sauna and into the shower – Bonus points if you go straight into a cold shower, this will maximise the effects.
Personal home saunas are not only easy to set up and use, they also have a large range of health benefits.
Here a just a few:
● Stress release: Regular saunas will help you relax and give you a better night sleep. Stress is one of the biggest factors in our overall health. This is an easy way to take control.
● Pain relief: Regular and prolonged exposure to heat can help reduce pain and stiffness. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a busy parent you will feel the benefits.
● Increased immunity: Increasing circulation will give your immune system a boost to help fight off those nasty colds and flus. ● Burn Calories: The increased heat raises your metabolic rate which burns more calories.
● Rejuvenated skin: By removing all those toxins and dead skin cells your skin will look and feel healthier.
There are two main types of portable home saunas which we will look at below.
Portable Infrared Saunas
Portable infrared saunas heat up your body directly by emitting FAR infrared waves. These are the same as sunlight but without the damaging UV. Think about a time when the sun has peeped through the clouds and the light has instantly warmed you. This is what infrared saunas replicate.
This is done by using carbon or ceramic infrared panels. These panels produce a dry radiant heat which penetrates deep into your core which warms you from the inside out. The waves vibrate the water molecules in your body which helps release trapped toxins.
When you heat the body in this way it stimulates your cardiovascular and lymphatic system. The result of all of this is your body begins to sweat profusely clearing out all the toxins you’ve just released.
The big advantage of this is you can achieve a heavier sweat at lower temperatures as you’re not wasting energy heating the air. As a result you can stay in the sauna longer which means you’re getting a bigger benefit each session. This is perfect for people who get light headed when they get too hot or find it hard to breathe in hot steamy environments.
Portable steam saunas look very similar to infrared saunas but with one big difference. You guessed it, they use steam not infrared panels to make you sweat. They come with a steam pump or generator which sit outside of the tent and feed the steam through a sealed pipe.
Most steam pumps take about half a gallon of water. It is recommended that you use filtered water for the best results. This system of heating is known as conduction. It transfers heat through air movement. Simply put, the steam coming in contact with your skin warms your body. Think of a steam sauna as heating you from the outside in. As a result, steam saunas are a lot more humid.
If you’re a fan of traditional steam rooms then this might be more suitable than an infrared model.
Saunas are not the first product you think of when you think of EMF exposure. Cellphones, routers, smart meters and wifi are the usual suspects. Heightened concerns in recent years about EMF and the confined nature of portable home saunas has resulted in a wide selection of low emf saunas now available on the market. Regardless of your own thoughts on EMF we suggest looking at a low EMF model when selecting your personal sauna. Manufacturers who are concerned about EMF have the users safety in mind and produce a higher quality and safer product.
Is a Portable Home Sauna for Me?
Who doesn’t want to relieve stress, increase immunity, burn calories and have better looking skin?
Still not sure whether it’s the right choice for you?
Lets outline the benefits versus a traditional sauna.
They are private. You don’t have to leave your home.
They are easy to set-up, easy to transport and easy to store.
You don’t need any expensive tradespeople to install them
They’re affordable. Especially compared to a gym membership or a health club.
Low running cost. They just run off your standard 110V power socket.
They heat up fast. You’re more likely to use it if you’re not waiting around
When you combine all of the health benefits of a traditional sauna with the convenience of a portable sauna model, it really is an easy decision.