Located steps from Sunset and Vine, The Sweat Shop L.A. is a modern, urban oasis in the middle of Hollywood.
As soon as I walk in, I notice all the cool little accessories (assorted jewelry) as well as yoga mats and essential oils for sale.
I am then escorted to my.own.private.infrared sauna (heart be still)! The room has a tall shelf with a carafe of water, terrycloth robe, towels, plenty of
changing space and an adjacent shower. My sauna is heated to 140
degrees and it has a working radio inside.
Sweat Shop L.A. is a cool, eco chic space with an open wall leading into a sweet healthy vegan spot Life Food Organic. Sweat Shop LA offers various rooms to accommodate treatments such as
intravenous vitamin therapy (I've done this elsewhere and love it)
massage, acupuncture,
cupping, reiki, facials and waxing.
I relax, sink into my infrared sauna, sweat, and enjoy my time alone. No other interruptions, no magazines, cell phones or computers to speak of. Just me, my carafe of water and a little Sunday morning FM radio.
Some benefits to using an infrared sauna are listed below:
- aids in elimination of toxins through your sweat glands.
- improves blood circulation and burns calories (as many as 300-600 in one session).
- provides benefits if being in natural sunlight without harmful uv rays.
- provides healing and pain relief to sprained and strained joints, muscles and tissue.
- increases the body's metabolism.
- improves skin quality and tone via blood flow circulating nutrients to the skin
- relaxes and de stresses the body by gently relaxing the muscle tissue.
- improves and supports your immune system (helps relieve the common cold).
The price:
1 session = $35 ($30 for your first session). They offer larger size packs discounted (10 for $300, 20 for $500) as well.
I am told the owner's husband designed the space. Heart be still. A couple that is holistic and builds stuff too. If you're in the Hollywood hood treat yourself and step in to The Sweat shop – your body, skin and heart will thank you.
xox
Lacee