Ever wondered why infrared sauna feels so different? Here’s our guide to how it works, what to expect in your private room at Boon, and everything you need to plan your visit.
Why infrared feels different
A traditional sauna heats the air around you, and that hot air warms you. Infrared works differently. The panels warm you more directly, so the air in the room stays cooler than in a traditional sauna.
For many people, that’s what makes it feel so approachable. The warmth builds gently, and there’s room to settle in, breathe and switch off for a while.
A room that is entirely yours
Every sauna appointment at Boon takes place in a private room. You won’t share the space with anyone unless you bring a guest.
On your first visit, we’ll introduce you to the room and explain the equipment before you start. Fresh towels, showers and body care essentials are all here, so it’s easy to fit a session around the rest of your day.
Choosing your session
Sauna appointments run for 40 or 60 minutes. If you’re not sure which to choose, 40 minutes is an easy place to start. Your booking time includes getting comfortable and finishing your visit, so you don’t need to spend every minute in the sauna. Take a break whenever you like.
A 40-minute session is $55 and a 60-minute session is $69. If you’d like to make it part of your week, concession packs start at $200 for five 40-minute sessions, and memberships start at $40 a week. Prices are correct at the time of writing, and our pricing page always has the latest.
Before you arrive
Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. It gives you time to settle in and begin calmly, and your appointment starts and ends at its scheduled time.
Have a small amount of water beforehand, and avoid a heavy meal just before your visit.
Bring swimwear or light clothing you feel comfortable in, plus anything you’d like to change into afterwards. We provide the towels. Your booking confirmation has the preparation details for your appointment, and if anything is unclear, get in touch before you arrive.
Bringing someone with you
A solo visit is a pocket of quiet all to yourself. Sharing the warmth with someone can be just as good. If you’d like to bring a guest, call us on 021 784 988 before you book and we’ll help you choose the right room and guest booking.
Adding cold or red light
If you’d like warmth and cold in the same appointment, choose contrast therapy. Those private rooms pair a Clearlight infrared sauna with an ozone-filtered cold plunge, so you can move between the two at your own pace. It’s a separate appointment option when you book.
Red light therapy takes place in our private 360° red light booth and is booked as its own appointment. Planning more than one treatment in a visit? Check availability for each, and ask us about timing.
New to Boon
The Ritual Starter is our introductory pack: three 40-minute contrast therapy sessions (infrared sauna and cold plunge) plus one complimentary red light therapy session, for $149. There’s no subscription or auto-renewal, and you can use it at your own pace. Check the current offer, expiry and booking terms in Mindbody before you buy.
Checking it suits you
Suitability varies from person to person. If you’re pregnant, managing a health condition or unsure whether heat suits you, speak with your healthcare professional before you book.
Finding us
You’ll find us inside Twenty Two Mokoia at 22 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, on Auckland’s North Shore. There’s parking in front of the building, with more at the rear via Rawene Road. Availability varies, so leave yourself a little time to park and find your way in.
When you’re ready, choose Infrared Sauna in our booking calendar and pick a time. If you already have a pack or credit, remember to reserve your appointment too.
From the Boon Journal · Written with AI assistance.