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This sauna isn\u2019t made of cedar but cheaper hemlock, which means you don\u2019t get the same glorious cedar smell you\u2019d be familiar with from more classic saunas. That said, the Canadian hemlock has a nice woody aroma that has lingered after many months of use; it\u2019s still a calming place to be, aroma-wise, even with all that sweat.<\/p>\n

Quick and Painless<\/h2>\n

Unlike traditional saunas, which can take a long time to preheat, this infrared model is quick and painless. You press the buttons on the built-in thermostat inside the door to decide how hot and for how long you want it to run, and it instantly begins heating. I usually give it at least 20 minutes to warm up the ambient temp of the tiny box.<\/p>\n

The included thermostat goes to 149 degrees Fahrenheit, but I\u2019ve only consistently been able to get it to about 145 degrees after 45 minutes of preheating. The timer counts down from 99 minutes, so you can have it preheat and then remain on for however long you want to sit in there. The sauna is lightweight and not well insulated, so I’d keep it inside if I didn’t have it in Portland, Oregon\u2019s mild winter climate.<\/p>\n

There are infrared heating panels behind, on the sides, below, and behind your legs for relatively even heating on the body. I found the floor heat can get a bit toasty if you have your feet right above the space beside a slat on the wooden floor, but otherwise I was fully sweating as much and feeling as overheated as I would be after a similar time in a traditional sauna.<\/p>\n

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