Couple in a red light sauna in a dim living room at night Dark bedroom with a glowing sauna cabin through the doorway
Rated 4.8/5 by Heavenly Heat customers
Improving people’s lives since 1988

The twenty minutes before bed that shape the next eight hours

Falling asleep is triggered by a drop in core body temperature. Twenty minutes of heat, two hours before bed, is how you make that drop on purpose.

  • Built around the drop that starts sleep
  • Red light, not blue, in the evening
  • Low EMF at the seat, independently measured
  • Free US Shipping
  • 30-Day Returns
  • 10-Year Warranty

Featured On

What you’ve already tried

You have not been lazy about this

  1. Blackout blinds

    Improves the conditions. Does nothing to the drop.

  2. The cold room

    Cools the air around you. Your core temperature is a separate number.

  3. The supplement

    Tries to nudge the endpoint chemically. Leaves the signal alone.

  4. The rule about screens

    Right signal, wrong lever. And you break it anyway.

None of them create the drop. That is not a discipline problem. It is a missing variable.

Illustrative diagram of core body temperature across one evening, with and without a sauna session
The two signals

Your body decides it is time on temperature and light

Temperature. The moment your core temperature starts to fall is when sleep onset is triggered. Heating up first means it falls from higher, and further.

Light. What you saw during the day, and what you are seeing now, sets when that fall happens. Blue-heavy evening light is the part that pushes it later.

Illustrative diagram, not measured data. Heat followed by cooling creates the drop directly: the same thing a hot bath does, at a temperature that actually moves core body heat.

Dark bedroom with a glowing sauna cabin through the doorway
The evening protocol

What the last two hours look like

The mechanism only works if the timing does. Nothing below needs anything you do not already own, except the heat.

  1. Step 01 · 2 to 3 hours before bed

    Heat

    How
    15 to 20 minutes at a temperature you find comfortable
    Why
    Raises core temperature so it has further to fall
  2. Step 02 · Right after

    Cool down

    How
    Sit and let it happen; skip the hot shower
    Why
    The drop is the mechanism. Skip this and you skip the benefit.
  3. Step 03 · After the cool-down

    Lights down

    How
    Dim the house and leave the screens. Red light is the exception, evening only.
    Why
    You have just built the drop. Don’t reverse it with a bright kitchen.
  4. Step 04 · On the way down

    Sleep

    How
    Go to bed while your temperature is still falling
    Why
    That descent is the signal. Meet it rather than waiting it out.

Consistency matters more than intensity. Most people who use it for sleep settle at four to six evenings a week. On a red light panel, the ideal distance is 12 to 36 inches, and more is not better.

Choose your sleep sauna

Three ways to put the evening session on your schedule

Same construction, same testing, same warranty. What changes is space, capacity, and whether red light is built in.

Fits a closet

The evening session in the smallest footprint we make.

Capacity
1 person
Heating
Full-spectrum far infrared
Footprint
Fits a closet or spare corner
  • Deep far-infrared warmth
  • Non-toxic Canadian hemlock
  • Low EMF, independently tested
  • Plugs into a standard outlet
Learn More

30-day home trial · Free delivery · 10-yr warranty

Built for two

Infrarouge lointain - Sauna 2 personnes

Wind down together, on a standard outlet.

$8,891.00$10,614.00Save $1,723

Or $247/mo*

Capacity
2 people
Heating
Full-spectrum far infrared
Footprint
Roomy 2-seater bench
  • Deep far-infrared warmth
  • Seats two comfortably
  • Solid hemlock, no glue or stains
  • Low EMF, independently tested
Learn More — $8,891

30-day home trial · Free delivery · 10-yr warranty

0% APR available via Bread Pay™, on approved credit.

Heavenly Heat sauna specialist portrait.

Not sure which fits?

Our sauna specialist will help you find which sauna is right for your space and your evenings.

What the research shows

What the sleep research shows

What follows are associations reported in peer-reviewed research, with the study named and the limit stated under each one.

Individual results may vary. The Finnish studies are observational, mostly in middle-aged men using traditional high-heat saunas; they show associations, not proof of cause, and did not test any Heavenly Heat model. Heavenly Heat saunas are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant or have a heart or other medical condition, talk to your doctor before using a sauna.

Built to sit beside a bedroom

You are about to put a heated room next to where you sleep. Every night.

A sauna used for sleep runs in the evening, next to your bedroom, with the house closed up for the night. Many saunas give off adhesive and finish fumes when heated. Ours have been built without them since 1988, and the EMF numbers are published because a cabin next to a bedroom is exactly where they matter.

Durable, Clean Construction

Durable, Clean Construction

Built with natural woods, no glues or adhesives, and all organic materials for sensitive users.

People seated inside a wooden Heavenly Heat sauna.

Tested Low EMF / ELF

Grounded heaters and Faraday shielding. Magnetic field under 2 mG at the seat, measured by Vitatech, an independent EMF lab.

Two women relaxing in a red-lit sauna, wearing swimwear.

Third Party Safety Tested

VOC levels inside a heated 2-person sauna tested at or below the showroom air (Primary Environmental, 2024).

Premium Engineering

Premium Engineering

Precision heating technology backed by 35+ years of American craftsmanship.

Not All Saunas Are Built for True Health

Our saunas vs. other saunas

True quality lies in the details. When you compare Heavenly Heat to conventional options, our commitment to material integrity and thoughtful design becomes clear.

Conventional
Saunas

100% untreated solid wood

Often uses plywood and veneers

No glues or adhesives in assembly

Frequently built with adhesives and finishes

Low EMF and ELF, independently measured

Higher levels, or unverified "low EMF" claims

VOCs tested at or below room air

Can give off fumes from heated adhesive

Built to run nightly for decades

Mass-manufactured for occasional use

  • Money-Back Guarantee
  • Hassle-Free Delivery
  • 10-Year Warranty
  • 30-Day Trial
  • Tested & Verified
Reviews

Real results from real people

  • I bought it for detox. I stayed for the sleep.
  • Best investment for my health. After just a few uses, my muscles feel less sore post-workout and my stress levels have dropped significantly. Easy to install and even easier to use.
  • I recommend Heavenly Heat to patients with chemical sensitivity. The clean construction and ultra-low EMF make it the only sauna I trust for my most sensitive patients.
  • I have MCS and was terrified of off-gassing. Zero issues. No smell, no reactions. This sauna has become my healing sanctuary. Thank you for building something truly clean.
  • The sleep improvement alone was worth it. I track with an Oura ring — my deep sleep went up 40% within the first two weeks of daily use.
  • I sleep better! All within 2 weeks of 30 minute sessions 3–4 times a week.
  • Every day now, I wake up feeling well-rested, refreshed, and eager to start my day!
  • Gets hot quick. Love to wind down at the end of the day before bed.
  • With 4 teenagers and aging parents in the house we use it for acne management, sports related joint/muscle pain, relaxation and better sleep.
Need help finding the right sauna for you?

Need help finding the right sauna for you?

Answer a few quick questions in our quiz, or speak with one of our sauna specialists, and we'll match you with the ideal sauna for your goals, space and needs.

Trust & Guarantees

Don't sweat it, we've got you covered

Every order includes dedicated support, dependable protection, and guarantees you can count on.


30-Day

Home Trial

Experience your sauna at home for 30 days. Not the right fit? We accept returns with a full product refund. Customer covers return freight.


10-Year

Limited Warranty

Built with materials designed for longevity. Covers structural components and heating elements. See warranty page for complete terms.

Outdoor saunas: 3-year warranty


Professional

Delivery Service

From our facility to your home, your sauna is carefully shipped and tracked. Free freight shipping and optional assembly service available in Continental US on most models.


Common Questions

Sleep sauna FAQs

Still deciding? Our sauna specialists are happy to walk you through anything we have not covered here.

Won’t heat before bed keep me awake?

It is the most common assumption, and it gets the mechanism backwards. The heat itself is not what helps you sleep; the cooling afterward is. Heating up two to three hours before bed, then letting your body cool, exaggerates the natural temperature drop that starts sleep. A session right before lying down, or a hot shower straight after, works against you.

How long before bed?

Two to three hours. That gives your core temperature time to fall past where it started. Later than that and you may still be warm when you lie down.

Is red light before bed a problem?

Red and near-infrared light do not carry the short blue wavelengths linked to evening melatonin suppression, which is what makes screens and bright overhead LEDs a problem at night. That is why the panel can be used in the evening.

How hot does it need to be?

Infrared saunas typically run at about 110 to 150°F, well below a traditional sauna. You do not need to sweat heavily; you need your core temperature to rise enough that it has somewhere to fall.

Is red light therapy safe?

It is considered safe when used as directed. It is non-invasive and emits no UV. Avoid looking directly at the light, and use eye protection if you find it uncomfortable.

Do I need an electrician?

Usually not. The sauna plugs into a standard US three-prong outlet, and a dedicated 15A circuit is recommended. The red light panel plugs in separately; running both on one circuit at the same time needs 20A. We are happy to confirm your setup on a call before you order.

What are the EMF levels, and who tested them?

Under 2 mG magnetic field and under 7 V/m electric field at the seating position, with grounded heaters, Faraday shielding and no RF. The EMF numbers were measured by Vitatech, an independent EMF lab (read the report). Indoor air (VOCs) was tested separately by Primary Environmental. We do not say "EMF-free": it is not a testable statement.

Dark bedroom with a glowing sauna cabin through the doorway

You have done everything right except the one thing that creates the drop

The blinds, the cold room, the supplement, the rule. Now the mechanism: twenty minutes of heat, two hours before bed, in the room beside yours. 30 days to try it at home.

  • Better evenings
  • Low EMF
  • 30-day trial
Thérapie par la lumière rouge pour 2 personnes - Sauna infrarouge

Thérapie par la lumière rouge pour 2 personnes - Sauna infrarouge

$12,191.00 · $339/mo

Can't decide? Take our quiz to find your match