Private infrared sauna · San Diego & Temecula
Infrared sauna, all to yourself.
- 4.9 San Diego · 4.8 Temecula on Google
- Open 7 days, from 5am on weekdays
170°F
The short answer
What is an infrared sauna?
An infrared sauna warms you with infrared heaters built into the walls, instead of heating the air with a stove and hot rocks. The air stays cooler than in a traditional sauna, so the heat feels gentler and easier to breathe, and many people find they can stay in longer. At Conscious Body Recovery, every private suite in San Diego and Temecula has one.
Your session at CBR
Start with 55 minutes. Then it's your room.
Every booking gets the whole suite: the infrared sauna, a cold plunge and your own shower, with towels waiting. Use the sauna the whole time or mix in the plunge. Nobody times you but you.
55 minutes
The full session
Two rounds with a cool-down between, or one long one and a slow shower.
Book your first visit 55 min · 50% off · $44.50Been here before? Book a session55 minutes
The full session
Two rounds with a cool-down between, or one long one and a slow shower.
Book a session 55 min · $89Infrared sauna benefits
Infrared sauna benefits, and the research.
The benefits people search for most, what studies have actually found, and how each one feels in your suite.
01 · Muscle recovery
Less soreness after lifting
What the research says
Basketball players who sat in an infrared sauna for 20 minutes after a hard strength session reported less muscle soreness 14 hours later and kept more of their jump height than after resting (Ahokas et al., Biology of Sport, 2023).
At CBR
Both studios sit inside Self Made Training Facility, so the heat is minutes from your last set.
02 · Deep warmth
Heat that reaches your muscles
What the research says
In a 2025 study, 45 minutes in a far infrared sauna warmed thigh muscle as deep as 3.4 cm while core temperature stayed the same, with the biggest rise closest to the skin (Reed et al., Journal of Applied Physiology, 2025).
At CBR
That's the soaking warmth you feel settle into your back and shoulders a few minutes in.
Read more: 4 more benefitsShow lessRelaxation · Heart and longevity · Skin · Sweat and detox
03 · Relaxation
An easy way to switch off
What the research says
Researchers testing far infrared sauna after training described it as a very light load on the body and a comfortable, relaxing experience (Mero et al., SpringerPlus, 2015).
At CBR
Phone out of reach, lights low, nobody else on the bench. Twenty minutes goes quickly.
04 · Heart and longevity
Heart health research
What the research says
A Finnish study that followed 2,315 men for about 20 years linked sauna use four to seven times a week with lower rates of fatal heart disease and of death from any cause, compared with once a week (Laukkanen et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2015). It used traditional saunas and shows a link, not cause and effect.
At CBR
A membership covers up to one session a day, so a four-times-a-week habit is easy to keep.
05 · Skin
Skin that holds moisture
What the research says
In a controlled study of 41 healthy adults, regular sauna users had a steadier skin barrier and better-hydrated outer skin than non-users (Kowatzki et al., Dermatology, 2008). That study used a traditional Finnish sauna.
At CBR
Rinse off in your own shower afterward, with fresh towels waiting.
06 · Sweat and detox
A serious sweat
What the research says
A systematic review found trace metals such as cadmium and arsenic in sweat, sometimes at higher levels than in blood or urine, and called for larger trials before drawing conclusions (Sears et al., Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012).
At CBR
Expect to sweat, and drink water before and after. The wrung-out, rinsed-off feeling is a big part of the appeal.
Studies suggest, they don't guarantee, and an infrared sauna isn't a treatment for any condition. Much of the long-term research used traditional saunas. Pregnant, or managing a heart or blood pressure condition? Ask your doctor first.
Safety firstWhat guests say
Tiffany A.Google review, San Diego “loved the space and it was super relaxing to have a private sauna and cold plunge! felt rejuvenated after. the option to play your own music with bluetooth is a plus!”
Francine H.Google review, San Diego “I went with a friend to try the cold plunge experience. I love the sauna and am working up to the plunge. (Im a senior and need to work up to it) The facility is great. Clean, comfy, roomy.”
Feel the heat for yourself.
A private infrared sauna, a cold plunge and a shower, with towels waiting.
What it feels like
Twenty minutes of dry heat.
One round in the infrared sauna, minute by minute. Stay longer or leave sooner. It's your room.
0:00Step in
Warm, not harsh.
The air is warm but easy to breathe, nothing like the wall of heat in a traditional sauna. Sit back against the wood and pick a light color with the remote.
0:03Heat
It finds you.
Infrared warms you more than the air around you, so the heat seems to land on your skin and sink in. Shoulders and back first.
0:08Heat
The first sweat.
Somewhere around here, often a little later on a first visit, you start to sweat. Breathe slowly. Sip water if you want.
0:12Heat
The quiet part.
Phone out of reach, nobody else on the bench, nothing to do. This is usually when your breathing slows and the day starts to feel far away.
0:20Your call
Step out.
Cool off for a few minutes, take a short dip in the cold plunge, or head for the shower. Then go back in for another round if you have time.
AfterShower
Rinse and go.
Your own shower, a dry towel and a few slow minutes before you walk back into your day. Drink some water on the way.
Real CBR suite · Lights on a remote
Ready for your first round?
55 minutes is room for two rounds and a slow shower.
Infrared vs. traditional
Infrared vs. traditional sauna.
Both are hot wooden rooms. The difference is where the heat comes from, and that changes how a session feels. Here's an honest side-by-side, with steam rooms thrown in.
Infrared sauna
- How it heats
- Infrared panels warm you directly
- Air temperature
- Lower, often 120°F to 150°F
- Humidity
- Dry
- How it feels
- Gentle, soaking warmth
- The research
- Newer, smaller studies
- At CBR
- In every private suite
Traditional sauna
- How it heats
- A stove heats the air and rocks
- Air temperature
- Higher, often 160°F to 195°F
- Humidity
- Dry, with bursts when water hits the rocks
- How it feels
- Intense, all-around heat
- The research
- Most long-term studies
- At CBR
- Not offered
Steam room
- How it heats
- A generator fills the room with steam
- Air temperature
- Lowest, often 110°F to 120°F
- Humidity
- Close to 100%
- How it feels
- Wet and heavy
- The research
- Less studied
- At CBR
- Not offered
| Infrared sauna | Traditional sauna | Steam room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it heats | Infrared panels warm you directly | A stove heats the air and rocks | A generator fills the room with steam |
| Air temperature | Lower, often 120°F to 150°F | Higher, often 160°F to 195°F | Lowest, often 110°F to 120°F |
| Humidity | Dry | Dry, with bursts when water hits the rocks | Close to 100% |
| How it feels | Gentle, soaking warmth | Intense, all-around heat | Wet and heavy |
| The research | Newer, smaller studies | Most long-term studies | Less studied |
| At CBR | In every private suite | Not offered | Not offered |
Which is better? Neither, honestly. If you love a scorching traditional sauna, infrared will feel milder. If thick, hot air has always been too much for you, infrared is often the one that clicks. Our infrared vs. traditional sauna guide goes deeper.
Inside the sauna
What you'll find behind the glass.
Every suite has the same setup: a wooden infrared sauna with a glass door, a cold plunge a few steps away, and your own shower.
- The bench. Room for three to sit back without bumping elbows.
- The heat. Up to about 170°F at its warmest. Dry, steady and quiet, with no rocks to pour water on.
- The lights. A remote changes the color: red, green, purple, whatever suits the day.
- The clock. Keep an eye on your rounds without bringing your phone into the heat.
- Everything else. Towels are stacked and ready, and the shower is in the same room.
First time
Your first infrared session.
Infrared is a gentle place to start with heat. A few things make it better.
- 1
Drink water first
A glass or two in the hour before, and a bottle in the suite with you.
- 2
Start with 15 minutes
Step out sooner if you want. You can always go back in.
- 3
Come in light
Heat feels better on a light stomach. Skip the big meal and the drinks beforehand.
- 4
Leave the phone outside
Phones don't love that kind of heat, and twenty minutes without one is half the point.
- 5
Stand up slowly
After a long round, give yourself a moment before you get up and walk out.
Around training
Infrared sauna after a workout.
You can walk in straight from the gym floor, since both studios are inside Self Made Training Facility. If you're coming from a workout, a few habits keep it comfortable.
- Cool down first. Let your heart rate settle and drink some water before you step into the heat.
- Go shorter on hard days. After a brutal session, a 10 to 15 minute round can feel better than a long one.
Read moreShow lessAdd the cold if you like it · Loop in your coach · How often
- Add the cold if you like it. A short plunge between rounds turns it into contrast therapy.
- Loop in your coach. If you follow a program, ask how they'd like heat to fit around it.
How often?
Some people use the sauna a couple of times a week, some most days. Start with what fits your schedule and adjust from there. Members can book up to one session a day.
Where to go
Infrared sauna in San Diego and Temecula.
Looking for an infrared sauna near you? Both studios have the same private setup. There's one suite in San Diego, on Sports Arena Blvd, and two in Temecula, in Murrieta off Madison Ave, where same-day times are usually open.
San Diego
4030 Sports Arena Blvd, Suite B, San Diego · inside Self Made Training Facility
4.9 on Google1 private suite
Temecula
25389 Madison Ave, Suite C-101, Murrieta · inside Self Made Training Facility
4.8 on Google2 private suites
What it costs
Your first visit is 50% off any length, from $29.50.
Sessions run $59 to $119 for 25 to 85 minutes, and every one includes the sauna, the cold plunge, your own shower and towels. Bring a guest for +$20.
What are the benefits of an infrared sauna?
Studies link infrared sessions with less muscle soreness after strength training (Ahokas et al., Biology of Sport, 2023), and long-term research on traditional saunas links regular use with better heart health (Laukkanen et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2015). Many people also use it simply to switch off. It's a wellness habit, not a medical treatment.
Can you sweat out toxins in an infrared sauna?
You'll sweat, and studies have found trace metals in sweat (Sears et al., Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012). How much that adds to the work your liver and kidneys already do is still an open question, so we won't promise a detox. The clean, wrung-out feeling afterward is real, though.
Can a sauna boost your immune system?
Not something we can promise. Researchers are still studying heat and the immune system, and the evidence so far is limited, so we don't make immune claims. A sauna is a warm, quiet break that many people like to build into their week, and that's how we'd describe it.
How hot is the infrared sauna at CBR?
Ours goes up to about 170°F at its warmest. If that sounds like a lot, start with a shorter round and step out whenever you want.
Do infrared saunas burn calories?
You'll sweat and warm up, but most of the weight you lose is water that comes back when you drink. In a 2022 trial with 10 women, a 45-minute infrared session raised body temperature more than moderate cycling did, but breathing stayed far calmer, and the authors concluded it isn't a stand-in for exercise (Hussain et al., Complementary Therapies in Medicine). So we don't sell it as a workout or a weight-loss tool.
What should I wear in an infrared sauna?
Whatever you're comfortable in. It's a private suite, so a swimsuit, gym shorts or just a towel all work. Sit on a towel, and leave jewelry and watches outside, since metal heats up fast.
Can I change the light in the sauna?
Yes. A remote changes the light color, so you can go red, green, purple or whatever suits the day. It's mood lighting. We don't offer red light therapy as a separate service.
How much is an infrared sauna session?
Every session includes the sauna, the cold plunge and your own shower: $59 for 25 minutes, $89 for 55 or $119 for 85. First-timers get 50% off. Packs work out to as little as $19.95 a session.
Keep reading
Before your first sessionWhat to do the day before, the hour before and after.Read the guide 
Infrared vs. traditionalThe long version of the comparison, with what each one feels like.Read the guide 
Sauna calorie calculatorThe honest math on sweat, water weight and calories.Read the guide 
Sweat and detoxA closer look at what sweating does and doesn't do.Read the guide 
Private sauna suitesWhy a room of your own changes the whole session.Read more 
Contrast therapyAdd the cold plunge and do it in rounds.Read more
Your own sauna. No waiting for the bench.
Book an infrared sauna suite in San Diego or Temecula. The cold plunge and the shower come with it.