What is Infrared? Saunas and steam rooms have been around for thousands of years. While its therapeutic benefits have been recognized, these saunas, if improperly calibrated, recreate near infrared rays which are not beneficial to the human body. These create excessive hot air, which only heats the skin superficially. Komeda's infrared thermal system uses infrared radiant energy that directly penetrates body tissues to as much as 1.5". As much as 93% of these infrared waves that reach the skin is absorbed by the body. This accounts for the unparalleled benefits reported to be available through an infrared thermal system, which is otherwise not presented by conventional hot-air saunas. Previous << Understanding the "Good Energy" from the Sun & Between the Sun, Komeda Infrared Thermal System and conventional saunas