At Sauna Zen we define salt cave therapy as a passive form of wellness.  Salt cave therapy relies on the natural ions Himalayan salt releases when warmed.  These ions counter EMF waves and clean the air of pollen, dust and unhealthy microbes.  These natural ions are found at the ocean when waves crash on the shore or at the base of a waterfall.  They enhance feelings of calmness and relaxation and impart a sense of well-being.

While we were in the planning stages of building our salt caves for in-home use, we realized two things:

1. Salt cave therapy relies on the natural negative ions that Himalayan salt produces.  The warmer the Himalayan salt, the more ions it produces.

2. These ions disperse rapidly so the closer in proximity you are to the Himalayan salt the better, and if you are in an enclosed space with Himalayan salt the benefits increase even further.

Since we already had a line of saunas, it made a lot of sense for us to combine the two.  Recently, we’ve upgraded all of our saunas to be full-spectrum units which means you also receive the therapeutic benefits of Chromatherapy. 

Negative ions are naturally produced by Himalayan salt. They have been found quite effective in reducing asthma, allergies, and other breathing problems, in addition to soothing irritated skin and restoring ionic balance within the body. These ions counterbalance Electric Magnetic Frequencies (EMFs) and positive ions for a better life balance. When used as recommended, both the salt cave sauna and the salt wall panel salt cave will increase the negative ion count of the surrounding air as much as 600%.

Salt caves rely on the natural ions released by Himalayan salt when it is warmed. These natural ions clean the air of dust, pollen and other harmful microbes as well as counter act EMF waves. This benefits those who suffer allergies, asthma and other related respiratory conditions. The natural ions also impart a sense of well-being, calmness and relaxation.

Commercial salt caves found in spas are only as sanitary as the last person using them before you. Sauna Zen offers salt cave products specifically designed for in-home use. This means you always know who used the salt cave last and can control the sanitary conditions of your personal salt cave

A salt cave session consists of the time you spend in a negative ion inducing environment. If you choose to go the Salt Cave Sauna route, your sessions will likely range from 30 minutes to an hour—the same amount of time you would normally spend in an infrared sauna with the additional benefits of maximum exposure to negative ions. If you choose the Salt Cave Salt Wall Panel option, your sessions can be as long as you want—all that’s required is that you position yourself in close proximity to the salt wall panels.

Naturally occurring underground salt caves are usually around 70° F.  Sauna Zen’s approach to salt caves for the home is a bit different in that we use sauna heating elements to get the temperature to around 100° F which unlocks the natural occurring ions found in Himalayan salt.  These ions clean the surrounding air of dust, pollen and other allergens and impart a sense of peacefulness and relaxation.

Yes, it can.  Rock salt, including Himalayan salt, is a very effective dehumidifier as it is a hygroscopic substance which means it draws water out of the air and stores it through absorption