--- title: "How Long and How Often Should You Use an Infrared Sauna?" url: https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/how-often-infrared-sauna description: "How long should you stay in an infrared sauna, and how many times a week? Get session length, frequency and safety tips from iCRYO Westminster, CO." lang: en --- Get Your Free Wellness Plan – Personalized just for you (https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan) # How Long and How Often Should You Use an Infrared Sauna? Updated October 20, 2026 · 2 min read Image: Two clients seated on sauna benches — iCRYO Westminster, CO wellness guide (https://icryo-westminster.com/__l5e/assets-v1/1d1715ae-56b4-4d83-ac52-08d8a49017ae/icryo-westminster-co-how-often-infrared-sauna.webp) You've tried the infrared sauna and you're hooked. Now the question: **how long should you stay in, and how often should you go?** Here's a simple guide to building your infrared sauna (https://icryo-westminster.com/services/infrared-sauna) routine. New to infrared? Start with What Is an Infrared Sauna? (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-infrared-sauna) ## How Long Should a Session Be? ## Beginners Start with shorter sessions and see how you feel. Get comfortable before extending. ## Regulars Many people settle into **20–40 minutes**. ## Listen to your body Leave the sauna if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, nauseous or unwell. ## How Often Should You Go? _Examples only. Adjust based on how you feel._ | **Goal** | **Common routine** | | --- | --- | | Relaxation and stress relief | 1–3 times a week | | Workout recovery | After training a few times a week | | Ongoing wellness | Several times a week | | Contrast therapy | Paired with cryo as often as you like | ## Best Times to Use the Sauna - **After workouts** to relax muscles - **In the evening** to unwind and support sleep - **On rest days** as active recovery ## Infrared Sauna Safety Tips - **Hydrate** before, during (if allowed) and after. Colorado's altitude and dry air make this extra important. - **Avoid alcohol** before your session - **Eat lightly** beforehand, not a heavy meal - **Cool down gradually** afterward - **Skip it if you're sick** or have a fever Talk with your doctor first if you're pregnant, have heart or blood pressure conditions or take medications that affect heat tolerance. ## Build a Recovery Stack Pair your sauna with: - **Cryotherapy (https://icryo-westminster.com/services/cryotherapy)** for contrast therapy - **Red light therapy (https://icryo-westminster.com/services/red-light-therapy)** for skin and recovery - **Compression therapy (https://icryo-westminster.com/services/compression-therapy)** for tired legs ## Make It a Habit A membership (https://icryo-westminster.com/memberships) makes regular sessions easy. Want to know what consistency gets you? Read Infrared Sauna Benefits (https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/infrared-sauna-benefits). Ready to make sauna part of your week? ## Infrared Sauna in Westminster, CO iCRYO Westminster is at **14613 Orchard Pkwy #200, Westminster, CO 80023**, just off I-25 with free parking. We welcome clients from Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, Arvada, Federal Heights and north Denver. - See our current intro offers: https://icryo-westminster.com/deals - Book your intro visit: https://icryo-westminster.com/book-now - Get your free personalized wellness plan: https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan Questions? Call (720) 222-0224. ## Infrared Sauna FAQs How long should I stay in an infrared sauna? Many people do 20 to 40 minutes. Beginners often start with shorter sessions and build up as they get comfortable. How often should I use an infrared sauna? Many people use an infrared sauna a few times a week. Research on sauna benefits generally involves regular, repeated use. Can I use an infrared sauna every day? Some people do, as long as they hydrate and feel well. Check with your doctor if you have health conditions. When is the best time to use an infrared sauna? Many people enjoy it after workouts or in the evening to unwind. Choose a time you can stick to. iCRYO Westminster Team The iCRYO Westminster team helps clients across the north Denver metro look and feel their best. ## Related Articles What Is an Infrared Sauna? How It Differs From Regular Heat Infrared saunas warm your body directly with infrared light at lower air temperatures than traditional saunas. Learn how they work at iCRYO Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/what-is-infrared-sauna Infrared Sauna Benefits: What Science Supports Relaxation, muscle relief, a deep sweat and heart-healthy heat. Here are the benefits of infrared sauna and what research really shows. Westminster, CO. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/infrared-sauna-benefits Infrared vs. Traditional Sauna: Which Is Better? Infrared saunas heat your body directly at lower temperatures. Traditional saunas heat the air. Compare comfort, benefits and research to choose the right one. https://icryo-westminster.com/blog/infrared-vs-traditional-sauna Learn more about Infrared Sauna in Westminster, CO View the Infrared Sauna service page → https://icryo-westminster.com/services/infrared-sauna Start your wellness journey in Westminster Get Your Free Wellness Plan: https://icryo-westminster.com/free-wellness-plan Book Your Intro: https://icryo-westminster.com/book-now (720) 222-0224 (+17202220224) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "How Long and How Often Should You Use an Infrared Sauna?", "description": "How long should you stay in an infrared sauna, and how many times a week? 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