We live in a world that rewards hustle—early meetings, late emails, constant notifications. Whether you’re in corporate sales, running a household, or just trying to keep up, your body often stays stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
The fight-or-flight response is your body’s built-in survival system. It’s triggered by stress, pressure, or perceived danger, and it floods your system with adrenaline and cortisol to help you react quickly. That’s great if you’re being chased by a bear—not so great if you’re just trying to get through a Monday.
After years in corporate sales, I know what it feels like to live in constant go-mode and be “chased by the bear.” Relaxation wasn’t natural. Stillness felt unproductive. I was always searching for ways to allow my body and mind to just sit. Just relax. And not cross off a to-do list to feel accomplished for my day. Unfortunately, instead-that was often accomplished with unhealthy coping habits.
So, why Sauna? Infrared heat activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the part of your body responsible for rest, digestion, and repair. It stimulates the vagus nerve, helping regulate heart rate and emotional balance, lowers cortisol levels post-session, promotes deep breathing and muscle relaxation and encourages circulation and cellular repair.
My sister and I went for our first IR Sauna session together after both exploring natural ways to reset that nervous system and take care of our health as we aged…I mean 40 is the new 30 right? We had limited options and inadequate experience with what we would gain from the visit. My sister hardly sweats-no matter how hard the workout or even in a traditional sauna but when we tried the infrared I was stunned. Within minutes she was sweating-deep steady sweating just sitting there. I had never seen that before and it was clear right away that infrared heat works differently. Her response when we were done said it all too. She couldn’t stop talking about how much energy she had! And that’s the day Saunava started!
We sat on her patio in the sun and asked “Why isn’t everyone doing this? Why aren’t there locations everywhere helping people get well?” We agreed that day that we were creating a space that everyone could come feel what we felt- but even better!
We weren’t designed to live in a constant state of alert—always responding, always bracing. Yet for so many of us, fight-or-flight has become the default. At Saunava, we offer a way out. With each visit, your body shifts from survival to restoration. The heat activates your parasympathetic nervous system, guiding you into a state of calm, clarity, and healing. Come as you are. Leave as your best.