SereneLife Portable Infrared Home Spa | One Person Sauna | Heating Foot Pad and Chair, Gray (SLISAU10GRY)

I was really surprised by how much I enjoy this infrared sauna. It is such a nice thing to have because of quick it is to set up and take down. It folds absolutely flat and doesn’t require much setup other than unfolding it and plugging it in. It feels heavenly to sit inside and I was surprised how quickly it warmed up and I worked up a good sweat. It is a warmth that I feel to my core, not just like laying on a heating pad. This arrived just in time, when I was suffering from a chest cold and probably some allergies as well. I’ve been using it in the evenings to help me decongest and detox. To use it, just pop it open and unfold the 2 horizontal support rods, lay the foam pad and foot warmer down, put in the folding chair and it’s ready to go. The top support rod is honestly unnecessary in my opinion, so I don’t bother with it. The electronics are on the back of the sauna and there is a cabled remote from there which can be stashed in an easily accessible front pocket. It doesn’t take too much power to run, which is nice. I can use it in any standard outlet. I can’t recommend this sauna enough. It is compact and very effective.

Someday I will have one of those lovely wooden infrared saunas in my bedroom. It feels wonderful and so healing after an illness, stressful day or a workout. Until that day, this is the next best thing. 4 years later it has not caught on fire (I check regularly. Those pictures in the reviews are scary) and this is the best 3x3 feet in my home. Does it take blankets to keep it at temperature? No. Do the blankets help? Yes. If I have someone near me I will have them drape a fuzzy polyester blanket over me and wrap my neck in a towel. When I first got this sauna I would try to drape a blanket over me while inside. That was too fumbly and took away from the relaxation of the experience and I get plenty warmth without it. It is just warmer and gets heated up faster with a cover. I see references to getting inside and then inserting the horizontal rods. I might be wrong but I dont think mine came with any back when I purchased this. Over time the top began to buckle and the sides did get closer and closer to my outer thighs each time I went in. Too hot to be that close so I got a pvc pipe cut to size (38”) and once I am in I just place it horizontally in front of the zipper and it stays all by itself. It took years for that to become an issue, though. I am average sized for a woman and I fit in very comfortably. The chair is still in great shape. I do put a towel over it to keep it from digging into my legs. Notes to make the experience even better. -I place a tea towel with a few drops of essential oil on it over the foot pad. This way it is not as hot on my feet and smells divine. -a folding tv tray nearby to hold your book, phone, noise machine and water is only $10 and so nice. Your arms can only do so much when they are peaking out of the zipper holes. -This is a great time for kindle reading with a remote page turner. -I keep my draping blanket on top all of the time so it can warm up even faster. It also makes sure my cat doesn't find her way inside in between uses. -Have a bathtub of cool water ready and instant “cold plunge” after you sauna…without the ice. -Dry brush right before your sauna. -Oil right after the sauna before you bathe. You will have the softest skin ever. -My sauna has never gotten stinky because I let it stay unzipped and open after use until fully cool and dry. That isnt long. I take my chair towel out and a the sauna is dry and cool after my shower. -I do not suggest a scrub right after. Just a washcloth is more than enough to exfoliate after a sauna. The moisture and extra circulation make skin too sensitive for a scrub right after. -I have kids so I am not going in naked. I searched and found the best thing to wear inside is loose cotton clothes. I got three pairs of cheap sofi shorts and lose cotton tank tops and I feel covered without blocking any infrared rays. :) ----------------I bought this after hearing all of the news about how good a dry infrared sauna is for you. Skin, energy, sleep, muscle soreness after workout. I put off getting it for a while and then went for it. I am very glad that I did. It basically comes out of the box all put together. It just unfolds and you plug it in. The chair is not the most comfy and I put a towel on it to add some cushion to the sides of it. The front of the sauna lets some of the heat out so I have my husband but a blanket on it while I am in there. I can do it myself but I lose alot less heat if I hurry and enclose myself in the sauna and let him do the blanket drape. I am at about 140 degrees for half an hour every other day. I get a great sweat! But, I am comfy and come out feeling wonderful and not depleted. Someday, I will have a wooden one but for now this is a great step in the process.

***Updated*** The sauna died just weeks before its one year anniversary with me, hence why I am knocking off a star. While that is frustrating, I still had a great experience with it. For me, the cost for this unit per use was nothing compared to how much a sauna session at a wellness center costs. Original Review: Under dr's orders, I'm supposed to be visiting an infared spa multiple times a week for the foreseeable future. (Trying to heal late-stage Lyme disease.) That's a tall order both financially and in terms of convenience/time. When I ordered this thing, I honestly presumed I would regret it but instead I find myself recommending this thing to everyone I know! Honestly, spending time detoxing in an infared spa is a great wellness endeavor for EVERY human body. And this little thing makes it affordable and easy for practically anybody. I'm a complete convert. I've been using it daily for about a month and have had zero issues. Like others have mentioned, it takes about 10-12 minutes to warm up to full strength, which is impressive to me. (It takes professional units at the gym hours to warm up to 140 degrees.) It has an automatic turn-off feature after an hour, which I appreciated the one time I forgot to turn it off. I got the gray color, which makes it not utterly unattractive. As others have mentioned, the foot pad gets HOT AS HELL. Absurdly hot. It's a nice feature but I do keep it on the lowest setting every session. I see someone in another review managed to burn a towel on it. That doesn't surprise me honestly. I wouldn't put ANYTHING below it or above it. Just use it as directed inside the tent with no additional layers on it and that will likely help to prevent overheating. I've got this tent sitting on top of an antique area rug over wooden floors and I've repeatedly checked to see if its causing any damage and the answer is no--the tent is so well insulated that it barely makes the floor/rug underneath warm. (But again, that's with keeping the separate foot warmer on its lowest setting.) I'm only 5'3" so I have a ton of room in it. (There's a bar inside that you are supposed to use each time to pop out the spa to its maximum fullness, but you have to lift it up out of your way to enter and exit the tent. It's no biggie to do that but I'm lazy so I don't bother to use the bar and still the sides of the spa don't collapse and touch any part of me.) My husband is only 5'10" ish and he has lots of room in it (without using the bar) as well. So don't worry if you're worried about a claustrophobic feel. (I LOVE that this has a hole for your head to stay outside the sauna for that reason. I can breathe easily and I don't feel "trapped" in any way while my body cooks for 40 minutes a day.) If you're tall/larger and are worried about the size I think it's still likely to work for you. First, you can use the bar to pop it out to its full capacity and its very roomy, but you could also make some very easy modifications and still have it work for you. For example you could just choose to not use the small folding chair it comes with and throw in a shorter/smaller stool or even milk crate or something. Also, if you don't like the feature that allows your head to pop out, there is a flap that closes over the head hole efficiently enough to seal in the heat and you can remove the chair it comes with and just crawl into the thing like a tent. Before I purchased, I was also afraid of the hygiene of this thing but I've had zero concerns with that after a month's use. What I do is throw an incredibly absorbent towel over the chair and I sit on that and it collects all my sweat. I also wrap a microfiber gym towel around my neck and that not only seals the space around the head hole from leaking heat, but it also absorbs my neck sweat from seeping into the cloth collar of the spa. And once I'm done with the spa each night, I leave it completely unzipped to allow any heat/moisture to evaporate in case any of my sweat didn't make it onto my towels. Per my worries about the foot pad heating up like a blazing sun, I never draped a towel over that but I've given it a wipe down with a cleaning wipe maybe once or twice a week when it is cool and dry and I'm telling you this thing is emitting zero odor. And that's with me using it 40 min a day, 6-7 times a week. And it's sitting in my living room because sadly there was no other place to put it so trust me people in my house would notice any smell. The directions say you can wipe down the inside with cleaning wipes and now that I've been using it for a month, I'm just going to go ahead and do that for my own peace of mind. But I've been utterly shocked that there isn't the hint of odor etc. I think it's because honestly all my dirty sweat and toxins run straight into the towel that gets thrown into the laundry bin after every use. If you need something like this or are remotely interested in this product, do not hesitate. It's awesome sauce.

I don't write allot of reviews...just don't have time. I will make an exception for this Sauna. I am a bodybuilder and a good sauna is necessary for pre workout and muscle recovery. I did a good amount of research before pulling the trigger on this one and I am thoroughly impressed. This thing heats up and it does so quickly - 140 degrees in a tight space, is very hot. I usually set it at 120 degrees and I sweat like a stuffed pig. I used to use the sauna at the gym I frequent and it gets up to 130 degrees, but this sauna at 120 feels so much hotter due to being confined in such a small space. The unit is easy to assemble, use, and maintain. If you are looking for a good quality in-home sauna, this is the one. NOTE: I am 5'10" and 215lbs and its a tight fit for me (height wise). If you are 6'0" or taller, you may have an issue with fitting inside while seated. Also, the back of the unit gets extremely hot, so some sort of covering (shirt) is required or you are likely to cook yourself.. lol Great Buy and Works Awesome!!

I recently purchased the SereneLife Portable Sauna for Home, and it has been an absolute game-changer for my relaxation routine! This infrared sauna tent is compact, easy to set up, and fits perfectly in my small apartment, making it ideal for at-home use. The 38" x 32” size is just right, and the foldable design allows me to store it away effortlessly when not in use. The setup was a breeze—took me about 20 minutes to get everything ready, and the included folding chair is surprisingly comfortable. The heated foot pad is a fantastic touch, providing soothing warmth that enhances the overall experience. With its 1050-watt power output and three carbon fiber heating panels, the sauna heats up quickly, reaching temperatures up to 140°F in about 15 minutes. I was sweating and feeling rejuvenated in no time!The remote control makes it super convenient to adjust the timer and heat settings without disrupting my session, and the hand-access zippers are perfect for reading or using my phone while relaxing. The durable thermal insulation fabric feels high-quality and is easy to clean, which is a big plus. I’ve been using it 3-4 times a week, and it’s been amazing for detoxing, soothing sore muscles, and even improving my sleep quality. It’s like having a personal spa at home! For the price, the SereneLife Portable Sauna offers incredible value. It’s an affordable alternative to expensive wooden saunas, yet it delivers a professional-grade experience. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to bring the benefits of infrared sauna therapy into their home without breaking the bank or sacrificing space.

Things to think about before purchasing: You need to be a tiny, petite person to fit comfortably in the sauna. I'm 5'9" and with the chair back against the back of the box my knees were pushing against the front and I had to have my feet tucked back behind my knees. I'm slim and had a folded towel on the seat, but still the knobs of the chair dug into my thighs. The heat panels are across the back and partway across the sides. No heat near the front. I used it for 15 minutes the first time after pre-heating it. My knees and legs never got warm. Because I had to be positioned so close to the heat panels, when I got out after only 15 mins. my back and upper arms looked like I had a sun burn. I am sadly disappointed in this sauna and am now packing it all up and returning it.

Excellent product and very pleased. Me and the hubby utilize it at least 2-4 week!

I was skeptical that this could have the effect of a sauna but after using it for a couple of months I find it to be very hot, I sweat a ton and I feel a lot better for it. It’s a lightweight quilted box with bars that snap into place to frame it out, I don’t fold it up so I can’t speak on that but after siting in the provided chair, I snap the bar across the front which gives me support to comfortably hold my phone or watch tv. Don’t hold and press buttons in controls, press and release quickly to turn it on. First time I did 8 min, I now do at least 20 min, if I’m well hydrated, 30 min. I sleep better, have more energy and highly recommend if you have health issues… even if you don’t! It’s easy to move around when I have company, very happy I have it since I have Lyme because heat kills bacteria and parasites.