Last week I got high naturally and it was awesome. Higher Dose is a newish spa located in the East Village (opening other locations throughout the city soon. TRIBECA!!! HAYYYYYY) that offers 30 or 60 minute sessions in their infrared sauna. Throughout the years I’ve always heard about the crazy benefits of Infrared so I was very excited to try it out. Infrared Saunas help you detox 7x more than traditional saunas. You’re basically burning calories, detoxing heavy metals and environmental toxins, boosting your serotonin, and relaxing all in a single session. What makes it different from a regular sauna is that the heat travels deeper into your body at a milder temperature causing you to sweat as opposed to just sitting in a hot room and sweating because it’s hot. YA FEEL ME?! To help you feel even better, they also have LED light therapy in every sauna. There are 6 different colors to choose from and each color holds it’s own benefits. ON TOP OF ALL THAT, they also let you DJ your own session. So make sure you have a killer playlist to sweat to.
Besides wearing comfy clothing to your appointment, my only other tip would be to bring a friend or a lovah. I brought my BFF Stacie, and it made the experience that much better- being able to catch up and laugh together, all while detoxing. I love alone time, I cherish it, but sitting alone in a heated box with no stimulation for 30 or 60 mins would get to me. JUST SAYINNNGGGG. To finish off our awesome time at Higher Dose, they offered Cryotherapy facials right after. Does this place get any better?! After the whole shebang, my mood was great, my skin was glowing but I was exhausted- I slept like a baby that night. I love that Higher Dose took a concept that has been around forever and made it very modern and trendy. I CAN NOT WAIT TO GO BACK. If you live in NYC or are here for a visit, definitely give Higher Dose a try!
