Why Infrared Is The Hottest Wellness Trend

Infrared has made its way into some of the capital’s coolest fitness spaces – studios where your workout isn’t just about building strength or sculpting muscle but also about optimising recovery and supercharging metabolism in real time. 

Yours, Hackney Wick

At Yours, infrared transforms hot Pilates and sculpting classes into something extra. Set at a precise 35-38°C, the heat primes muscles, boosts circulation and accelerates recovery. “The benefits mirror what you’d expect from a sauna – faster recovery, reduced inflammation and better circulation, but layered into your training,” say the Yours team. The infrared warms muscles from the inside, so you can start class limber, primed to move better and burn more calories in less time. For best results, aim for two to three classes per week, though just one makes a difference to energy, metabolism and skin. 

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Home

Founded by Jonathan Sattin of Triyoga, Home offers over 90 classes a week – and a far-infrared sauna that’s complimentary with any class or treatment. The sauna stimulates sweat at a lower temperature than traditional options, making it more comfortable but equally effective. Just ten minutes feels like a total reset – expect calmer nerves, deeper sleep and radiant skin.   

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Psycle, Bank

Known for its high-energy spin classes, Psycle has unveiled infrared spaces at its Bank, Victoria and Oxford Circus studios. The new studios host Infrared Sculpt, a barre-meets-strength hybrid, and Infrared Release, a slower stretch-based class. The heat penetrates below the skin, dilating blood vessels to carry more oxygen to muscles, while the restorative option supports stress release and induces a deep sense of calm. 

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Vita 

Vita has added infrared to its roster of high-energy workouts, accelerating calorie burn and promoting a detoxifying sweat. For those who thrive on intensity but want an edge in recovery, this is the studio to know. Expect to sweat more than usual, but with a lighter, more energised post-class high.

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From sauna blankets to infrared mats, you can now experience it in your own living room – another reason infrared seems to be everywhere...

BonCharge

BonCharge’s high-performance devices – from the Infrared Sauna Dome to the red light therapy blanket – are favoured by wellness insiders. For co-founder Katie Mant, the benefits of infrared are endless. “Infrared penetrates the skin and supercharges cells. When cells have more energy, everything from skin repair to muscle recovery are more efficient.” Combining four scientifically backed therapies, including infrared, the Sauna Dome supports recovery, releases impurities, aids deep sleep and boosts energy. They’ve also just launched an infrared toothbrush – a game-changer for healthier gums.

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HigherDose

Founded by two wellness insiders, HigerDose makes infrared accessible at home. Its Infrared Sauna Blanket – a clever wrap for detoxing and recharging – is a social media favourite. Using layers of charcoal, clay and amethyst, it boosts circulation, lifts mood and supports deeper sleep in just an hour. For daily use, the Infrared PEMF mat provides gentle warmth and magnetic waves that mimic the Earth’s natural frequencies, melting tension and rejuvenating cells while you work, read or stretch. 

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Studios and devices are just the beginning. Infrared is being layered into treatments that bridge wellness, biohacking and spa culture – creating experiences that feel futuristic yet grounding.

Nejati Clinic

Oral health is having a moment, and Dr Mahsa Nejati is leading the charge with her Oral Detox & Cleansing Treatment. What begins as a biofilm removal ends with infrared LED therapy applied directly to the gums. The light enhances circulation, accelerates healing and reduces inflammation – an approach that not only supports gum health but also connects to whole-body wellbeing, given the links between oral bacteria and conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

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Grey Wolfe

Infrared sits at the heart of the Grey Wolfe experience. This new private wellness club in Barnes has woven the technology into almost every treatment, from infrared saunas that gently heat the body from within to quartz beds and biomats designed to ease tension and support recovery. Members can build bespoke sessions according to their needs, and everything is designed to feel indulgent but accessible, with the science-backed benefits of infrared delivered in a calm, private setting. 

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Dr Galyna’s Biohacking Bar

Recently opened at The Lanesborough, Dr Galyna’s clinic blends luxury with cutting-edge wellness. Her treatments combine infrared LED masks with PEMF mats (used by NASA astronauts) and vagus nerve stimulation to accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation and kickstart sluggish cells. The Longevity & Active Ageing treatment layers collagen-boosting infrared therapy with PEMF for a full-spectrum reset, while the Performance Optimisation treatment sees clients don an infrared sauna suit, enhancing metabolism and circulation while wearing a Hapbee device to boost mood and focus. 

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Vidavii 

This Mayfair-based clinic’s wellness circuit pairs infrared with cryotherapy and lymphatic drainage for amplified results – all in just 30 minutes. The experience starts with a 3D body scan that creates a personalised avatar and provides detailed body metrics. From there, you’ll spend time in the ‘Breathe’ room, an infrared oxygen chamber, designed to cleanse and revive sluggish cells, before delving into cryotherapy and the ‘Squeeze’ machine, a London-first device designed to detoxify and shape the body. Founder Michal Cohen-Sagi, explains, “Infrared supercharges whatever else you’re doing for recovery, skin and resilience – there’s nothing else like it.”

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