A few quiet minutes of deep, radiant heat. No crowds, no schedule to keep, just a private room where you can switch off, sweat, and reset. That's the idea behind The Hot Seat, the brand-new smart infrared sauna now available at The Drip Wellness Group in both Saskatoon and Calgary.
If you've been looking for an infrared sauna to book, most of what comes up is equipment for sale, units to install in your own home. The Hot Seat is different: a professionally maintained, full-spectrum infrared sauna you can book by the session, with no equipment to buy and no upkeep to worry about. This guide covers what infrared saunas actually do, what makes The Hot Seat different, and how to book your first session.
What Is an Infrared Sauna?
A traditional sauna heats the air around you. An infrared sauna works differently: it uses infrared light to warm your body directly, which means you feel the heat deeply while the room itself stays more comfortable than a conventional steam sauna.
That direct warmth is why many people find infrared sessions easier to relax into, especially first-timers who find traditional saunas too intense. You sit in a private room, choose a program, and let the heat do the work.
Full-Spectrum Infrared: NIR, MIR, and FIR
Not all infrared saunas are the same. The Hot Seat is a full-spectrum sauna, meaning it delivers all three infrared wavelengths:
Near-infrared (NIR) — the shortest wavelength, often associated with skin and surface-level wellness.
Mid-infrared (MIR) — a medium wavelength that penetrates a little deeper.
Far-infrared (FIR) — the longest wavelength and the type most people picture when they think "infrared sauna," known for that deep, enveloping warmth.
Many home and budget saunas only offer far-infrared. Full-spectrum is a meaningful step up, and it's what makes The Hot Seat stand out among infrared sauna options in Saskatoon and Calgary.
Red Light Therapy and Chromotherapy, Built In
The Hot Seat isn't just heat. Every session also includes:
Red light therapy — increasingly popular as part of skin and recovery-focused wellness routines.
Chromotherapy — colour-based light settings you can adjust to match the mood you're after, whether that's calming, energizing, or somewhere in between.
Having red light therapy and chromotherapy integrated into a full-spectrum infrared sauna in one private room is rare, and it means a single session covers what would otherwise take multiple services elsewhere.
Six Preset Programs (Plus Fully Customizable)
The Hot Seat is a smart sauna. Choose from six preset programs or build your own:
Cardio
Detoxification
Pain Relief
Weight Loss
Relaxation
Anti-Aging
Each preset adjusts the experience automatically, so you don't have to know the technical details, just pick the program that fits your goal that day, or let your visit be guided.
Your Own Private Entertainment
This is where The Hot Seat goes from "sauna" to "ritual." The room is fully private, and you can connect to your favourite streaming and audio services during your session:
Spotify, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Paramount+, HBO, and Hulu.
Want to disconnect entirely instead? That's the point too. Lights low, phone away, just you and the heat.
What to Expect at Your First Session
Arrive and settle in. You'll have the private room to yourself.
Pick your program. Choose a preset like Relaxation or Detoxification, or customize.
Set the scene. Connect a show or playlist, dial in your chromotherapy colour, or keep it quiet.
Relax and sweat. Sit back and let the full-spectrum infrared and red light do their thing.
First time? There's an introductory rate so you can try it before committing to a package.
Infrared Sauna Pricing
Option | Pricing |
|---|---|
Introductory Session (first time) | $25 |
Single Drop-In | $36 |
Bring a Guest | $12 |
4 Sessions | $120 |
10 Sessions | $275 |
The session packages bring the per-visit cost down meaningfully, which suits anyone planning to make infrared sauna a regular part of their routine rather than a one-off.
Pair It With IV Therapy
Because The Hot Seat lives inside The Drip Wellness Group, it pairs naturally with IV therapy and IM injections. A sauna session and a hydration drip make for a complete recovery-and-reset visit, all in one place, all under professional care.
For regulars, The Drip Collective membership includes a monthly infrared sauna session along with preferred pricing and priority access, starting at $59/month.
Who Is The Hot Seat For?
Anyone who wants to unwind and de-stress in a private space.
People building a consistent recovery or wellness ritual.
First-timers who find traditional saunas too hot or too public.
Anyone curious about red light therapy and full-spectrum infrared without buying their own unit.
Book Your Infrared Sauna Session
The Hot Seat is now open at The Drip Wellness Group in both Saskatoon and Calgary.
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Saskatoon 📍 1220 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S6
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