The sauna that turned a corner of our home into a sanctuary
There’s something about warmth that just melts the day away. When I sit in my sauna, wrapped in that soft, amber glow, my shoulders drop, my breathing slows and my mind finally gets quiet.
The SaunaSpace FireLight is one of the biggest wellness investments we’ve made as a family. It’s a compact, portable sauna that uses incandescent bulbs rather than heating the air, handmade from natural materials with no plastics, the brand says.[1]
This is the guide I wish I’d had: how it works, how it differs from other saunas, and who I think it’s right for.
SaunaSpace is taking 15% off sitewide, and my link applies my code FIZZ automatically for a further 10% off the sale price, nearly 25% off in total. Ends 30 November.
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Why I trust SaunaSpace
SaunaSpace makes its saunas by hand in Columbia, Missouri, using basswood, organic cotton, bamboo and stainless steel, with no plastics.[1]
It backs the FireLight with a 100-day home trial and a 5-year warranty, the brand says, and it publishes its own independent EMF testing.[1]
💖 Light and heat. The bulbs give off red and infrared light and radiant heat that warms your body directly, a bit like sitting in the sun.[1]
💖 No preheat. Sessions can start straight away, and SaunaSpace says you can begin sweating in around 20 minutes.[1]
💖 Low-EMF design. SaunaSpace says its panels are grounded and shielded, and that SGS tested its Hearth panels with magnetic-field readings close to laboratory background.[1]
💖 Natural materials. An organic cotton canvas enclosure, a basswood stool and a bamboo floor mat.[1]
The FireLight Sauna
FireLight: a full sauna ritual in the corner of a room
The FireLight is made up of an organic cotton canvas enclosure on a frame, a basswood stool, a bamboo floor mat and a panel of SaunaSpace’s own incandescent FireLight bulbs. It plugs into a standard household socket, the brand says.[1]
There are two sizes of panel: the Classic, with a four-bulb Hearth Quartet, and the SuperSauna, which adds a three-bulb Hearth Trio for seven bulbs in total and more light and heat.[1] Assembled, it’s roughly the size of the corner of a bedroom or bathroom.
The optional SilverLining is a shield woven with silver thread and organic cotton. SaunaSpace says SGS tested it and that it blocks up to 99.98% of external wireless signals inside the sauna.[1]
“I love how it helps me unwind, recover, and recharge all in one place.” - Georgie x
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What’s in the box
💖 Hearth infrared panel with 4 or 7 FireLight bulbs, depending on the model.[1]
💖 Organic bamboo mat for the floor.[1]
💖 Basswood stool to sit on.[1]
💖 Teak dry brush for before your session.[1]
💖 Organic cotton canvas enclosure kit. With an optional SilverLining upgrade.[1]
How it’s different from other saunas
💖 Traditional Finnish sauna. Heats the air to high temperatures. Amazing, but you need space, installation and time to preheat.
💖 Far-infrared cabin. Uses carbon or ceramic heaters that mostly emit far infrared, usually in a wooden cabin.
💖 SaunaSpace FireLight. Incandescent bulbs that SaunaSpace says peak in the near-infrared and red range and extend into mid and far infrared, combining light with heat, with no preheat.[1]
My sauna ritual
💖 Before. A big glass of water and a dry brush.
💖 During. Lights low and my phone outside.
💖 After. A slow, cool shower and another big glass of water.
💖 On the best days. A few minutes on my Pranamat before bed.
Who should check with their doctor first
💖 Pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive.
💖 Heart and blood pressure. If you have a heart condition, low or high blood pressure, or have had a recent heart attack or stroke.
💖 Medication. If you take medication that affects heat tolerance, blood pressure or sweating.
💖 Children. Only with medical guidance and close supervision.
💖 Always. Stay hydrated, start with short sessions, never use a sauna after alcohol, and stop straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.[5]
Your questions, answered
Do I buy from Glowing Healthy?
No. You buy directly from SaunaSpace. Every Shop button on this page takes you straight there.
Is there a discount?
Yes. SaunaSpace is taking 15% off sitewide in the Black Friday sale, on now, and my link applies code FIZZ automatically for a further 10%, nearly 25% off in total. Ends 30 November.
How long does setup take?
SaunaSpace says around 20 to 30 minutes the first time, with no tools, then minutes after that.[1]
How hot does it get?
It runs at gentler air temperatures than a Finnish sauna because the bulbs warm your body directly. You’ll still sweat properly.
Classic or SuperSauna?
SuperSauna gives more light and heat with seven bulbs. Classic is a lovely starting point if budget or power is a consideration.
Is it medical advice?
No. This page is general information. Please check with your doctor before using any sauna if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take regular medication.
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Sources:
[1] SaunaSpace, FireLight sauna.
[5] NHS, Heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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