Bosworth, founder of the beauty brand Love Wellness, technically has a home office in her New York City apartment. But, more often than not, she found herself working from her kitchen table, preferring the airier space over the closed-off room whose classification was rooted more in realtor-speak than reality. And since this is New York City, where every square foot is a precious (and pricey) one, Bosworth was determined not to let the “office” go to waste. After months of deliberation, she installed a Clearlight Infrared sauna and covered the rest of the room in gym flooring ordered off of Amazon. Now, she uses the space almost daily, either for a dry heat session or for streaming an online workout class. “I have some metal toxicity and residual Epstein-Barr I’m working on, and an infrared sweat helps to detoxify the body, especially for anyone dealing with any kind of autoimmune issue,” she says of her choice. “I converted the space that got no use into one I use frequently.”
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Industry Pioneer Clearlight Unveils Revolutionary Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas
APR. 17, 2024
Introducing The Only Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas on The Market Featuring Patented True Wave® Full Spectrum Heating System
BERKELEY, CA.— Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional Full Spectrum 5 Person Infrared Saunas. Combining contemporary design with cutting-edge technology, these saunas elevate the traditional sauna experience and further the company’s continued commitment to deliver quality, innovative and sustainable products that bring the power of wellness directly to consumers and businesses.
Unlike any other saunas on the market, the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional offer advanced near-, mid-, and far-infrared technologies, making these the only true full spectrum infrared saunas available. Equipped with the patented True Wave® Infrared Heaters, these saunas ensure that all wellness wavelengths are delivered 100% of the time, optimizing every sauna session for maximum benefits and performance. These new additions, along with the full product line of infrared saunas, come with a lifetime residential warranty and 5-year commercial warranty.
“Our Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional represent the largest and most luxurious models in our Sanctuary line of infrared saunas,” said Clearlight CEO and founder, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy, one of the most significant contributors to technologies for healing the human body, and a leader in advancing the industry over the past three decades. “We pulled out all the stops with this revolutionary model—including a one person full reclining bench that quickly converts to accommodate five people sitting upright together. With four powerful high wattage True Wave® full spectrum heaters in the front, stress has met its match.”
For businesses that want to elevate their wellness offerings to the next level, the Sanctuary 5 Professional Model can also feature:
- Commercial Grade Full Spectrum Heater—The Sanctuary 5 Professional model offers the best in the business carbon heaters to produce long wave, far infrared heat,
- Clearlight’s Red Light Therapy—combining powerful red light (650nm) and near infrared (850nm) wavelengths and unique Variable Optics™, offers the best red light therapy available today,
- Award-winning HALO ONE® on-demand salt therapy system—utilizing advanced, patented technology to create a microclimate of a high concentration of salt particles, simulating the atmosphere of a salt cave,
- AROMA ONE® Essential Oil Diffuser—using ultrasonic, high-frequency technology to convert water and essential oil into a fine mist that is dispersed in the air,
- Vibrational Resonance Therapy (VRT)—merging the benefits of sound and vibration to provide an even deeper sense of relaxation, and
- Bench Cushion—adding an extra layer of comfort to all sauna sessions.
Lifetime Warranty of Wellness
“Our relationship with our customers is much different than most other companies as we offer a lifetime warranty on our residential infrared saunas,” added Dr. Duncan. “For 30 years we’ve advanced and developed our technologies to heal people with our saunas. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for all those in search of increased wellness to access infrared and red light therapy and experience it when, where and how they want. Every large and small incremental change has been made with that main goal in mind. 15 years ago we implemented a lifetime residential warranty. Our customers know that we not only have their health as our top priority, but we also have their backs.”
The debut of the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional also aligns with Earth Day, underscoring Clearlight’s commitment to sustainability. As part of the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility, Clearlight is a partner of the National Forest Foundation’s Sapling program, supporting reforestation efforts across the country, and has already helped to plant 6,496 trees in 2024. Duncan added: “For every sauna purchased, Clearlight donates two trees to be planted with The National Forest Foundation. “This means, people can invest in their well-being and enjoy the health benefits of our incredible saunas, and at the same time help make a difference in the health of our natural surroundings.”
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Perspire Sauna Studio Ramps-Up Partnership with Clearlight® for All Franchise Studios
APR. 3, 2024
Industry Innovator on Proprietary Design Teams Up Leading Infrared/Red Light Sauna Brand
The partnership with Clearlight includes a proprietary sauna design that’s specific to all Perspire Sauna Studio locations, as well as access to the latest in sauna technology and experiential capabilities. This includes the HALO ONE® Halotherapy generator, which the Perspire Sauna Studio team has already begun introducing to select franchise studios to afford members with world-class sauna therapy sessions.
This latest design of the franchise’s saunas also includes a premium red-light therapy tower, chromotherapy, recessed accent lights for mood and reading, Bluetooth connectivity, and a glass-front design that allows members to enjoy premium entertainment, such as Smart TVs, during their session.
“We thoroughly enjoy working with Lee, his entire crew and the wonderful franchise owners at Perspire,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight. “We share the same vision and values when it comes to healing people. Adding Red-Light and Halotherapy to any Perspire sauna session makes a great deal of sense as it maximizes the therapeutic effects in the same amount of time as a standard infrared sauna session.”
Recognized as the fastest-growing infrared and red-light sauna therapy concept in the country, Perspire Sauna Studio is rapidly setting up shop in new markets. This past year marked the brand’s most significant year-to-date for franchise expansion, pushing Perspire’s demand for new saunas to an all-time high, and highlighted the significance of their partnership with an industry innovator like Clearlight.
“Our collaboration with Clearlight is all about creating a best-in-class sauna experience. With the leading infrared sauna maker, we can deliver the most beneficial experience to our members, on a consistent basis with each session,” said Perspire Sauna Studio Founder and CEO Lee Braun. “As we continue to scale, Clearlight proves to be not only the most reliable partner but the most innovative in the space.”
Perspire Sauna Studio is currently seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios. To learn more about the brand’s franchising opportunities, visit https://www.perspiresaunastudio.com/franchise/.
About Perspire Sauna Studio:
Perspire Sauna Studio is the fastest-growing infrared sauna and red-light therapy franchise in the U.S. The science-based, technology-driven wellness company provides a luxury experience combining the centuries-old sauna practice with infrared (IR) heat and red-light therapy (RLT) to maximize wellness benefits. The brand was established in 2010 by Founder & CEO Lee Braun to expand into major markets throughout the U.S. and further instill its vision of making the IR sauna experience accessible to all. The company has awarded over 179 franchise licenses, with 52 studios open nationwide and 50 more in development to open in 2024 as of Q1 2024.
About Clearlight®:
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna and pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for more than 25 years. Clearlight was the first company to develop Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and ELF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Dr. Duncan is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and has patents/patents-pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. The Berkeley, CA-based company offers best-in-class wellness products for home and business use including: Infrared Saunas, Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas, Outdoor Saunas, Premier Infrared Saunas, FDA approved Red Light Therapy—The PERSONAL Tower, The CORE Tower, and The FULL BODY Tower; HALO ONE Salt Therapy, AROMA ONE Aromatherapy Diffuser, The Curve Sauna Dome, Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat, and Custom Sauna Heater Kits (Build Your Own Sauna). For every sauna purchase, Clearlight plants two trees with The National Forest Foundation’s Sapling Program. To learn more and/or enhance your existing Clearlight sauna experience, visit infraredsauna.com and ClearlightRed.com; and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. #Clearlight #Health #Wellness
Red Light Industry Pioneer, Clearlight®, Continues to Champion Health and Wellness with Launch of ClearlightRed.com
Nov 14, 2023
Dedicated Platform Is a Game-Changer, Bringing the Power, Benefits and Efficiency of Red Light Therapy to Consumers
For more than two decades, Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology. As part of the company’s mission to continue delivering the best in health solutions to all, Clearlight today unveiled ClearlightRed.com – a comprehensive platform dedicated to the power of Red Light and a suite of FDA registered units to allow people of any age the ability to incorporate red light therapy into their daily lives.
Setting the Standard
With ClearlightRed.com, Clearlight is reinforcing the company’s commitment to pioneering the power of red light through continued development of products, resources and tools to empower people to unlock their health and well-being potential.
Through ClearlightRed.com, consumers can:
- Learn about red light therapy,
- Gain a deeper understanding of red light therapy’s numerous benefits for health and well-being,
- Access the latest research and resources on the importance of red light therapy,
- Experience wellness with Clearlight’s groundbreaking Variable Optics™ Technology,
- Purchase Clearlight’s cutting-edge and FDA registered products: Clearlight® Red Light Therapy The CORE Tower and The PERSONAL Tower,
- Share personal experiences and read stories of impact from others including athletes and celebrities, and,
- Become part of the red light health and wellness revolution.
Light Years Ahead
“We’ve always been in the business of helping people. What started out more than two decades ago as a desire—to bring the revolutionary capability of infrared saunas to anyone in search of increased wellness—has grown into a mission to champion and expand the transformative power of red light therapy directly to all,” said Clearlight CEO and founder, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, who is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and is the holder of several patents related to technologies for healing the human body.
“Through ClearlightRed.com, we can further illuminate the path for optimal health and well-being. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for all those in search of increased wellness to access infrared and red light therapy and experience it when, where and how they want.”
Power Up Cells for Optimal Performance
Red Light Therapy causes a phenomenon called photobiomodulation using near infrared and specific wavelengths of red light that actually trigger the production of energy in the form of ATP in the mitochondria of our living cells. More simply put, photobiomodulation is a way of increasing the life span of the cells in our body, which by its very definition causes longevity and anti-aging to occur.
“Red Light Therapy taps into the power of red and near-infrared light to boost energy production in cells, providing numerous benefits for health and well-being. Red light therapy is the easiest and most advanced way to stop the body from growing old. This is a simple and direct pathway to cell regeneration and life extension,” added Dr. Duncan.
Red Light 101 – Photobiomodulation Explained
The Clearlight Advantage – Variable Optics™
As part of ClearlightRed.com, consumers now have direct access to revolutionary products that incorporate groundbreaking technology. Unlike grow-lights-turned-therapy-devices, Clearlight Red Light Therapy technology is meticulously designed for human wellness. Using Variable Optics™, Clearlight’s red light products are specifically designed for healing the human body. While competitor products rely on a single optical output at 30°, Clearlight products boast a combination of 7° to 60° adjustable optics, delivering the widest range of healing light angles on the market.
The exclusive technology delivers precise, pin-pointed light for targeted therapy on specific areas, as well as light for a comprehensive whole-body treatment. This transformative approach to red light therapy gives maximum healing in record time. With intelligent and innovative design, Clearlight offers a range of easy-to-use wellness solutions to meet people’s needs, preferences, and living spaces.
Black Friday Promotion Runs Through Cyber Monday (11/27)
This is Clearlight’s biggest sale of the year with the deepest discounts. For the month of November, Clearlight is offering $600-$800 off all sauna models and discounts available on all Clearlight Wellness products sitewide (discounts applied to purchase price on site). Shop the Clearlight website.
Prioritize and Promote Year-Round Health and Wellness: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide from Industry Leader Clearlight
Oct 3, 2023
Our Sitewide Black Friday Promotion Runs November 1-27, 2023
SAUna Claus just made his list of wellness gifts and stocking stuffers that we’re certain that even the Grinch would love to steal this season. At Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, we’ve got something for everyone on your list—and, yes, even the naughty ones deserve self-care. Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide includes recommendations that are easy-to-use, compact solutions with big impact, and entry-level systems for giftees to experience the power of aroma, salt, PEMF, infrared, and red light therapy.
“The holiday season brings joy and festivities, but it can take a real toll on our physical and mental health,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder and CEO of Clearlight, who is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and is the holder of several patents related to technologies for healing the human body. “I believe it’s critical to make health a priority. At Clearlight, we continue to innovate and design a comprehensive range of solutions that help people focus on their health. I encourage you to give the gift of wellness because we all need self-care.”
The 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Compact Solutions with Big Impact
“Sense”-ational Stocking Stuffer: Clearlight AROMA ONE® Essential Oil Diffuser
Looking to give a gift that will create calm amidst chaos? The AROMA ONE uses the sense of smell to help the body and mind unwind and deliver nature-powered healing. And, while creating a relaxing environment can sometimes feel like an intricate science, the team at Clearlight knows aromatherapy is both an art AND a science.
The AROMA ONE uses ultrasonic, high-frequency technology to convert water and essential oil into a fine mist that is dispersed in the air. This wellness solution is small, portable, runs from any electrical outlet (includes a USB-C cable) or can run with the optional battery (not included). The AROMA ONE makes any space feel refreshed and revitalized, and is designed to deliver wellness benefits in a sauna, at home, here, there, everywhere! Shop here.
Give the Gift that Creates a Self-Care Sanctuary: HALO ONE® Salt Therapy System
Salt has long been considered a symbol of purity, hospitality, and good luck, which you’re in if you’re searching for a gift to help your loved ones prioritize their health year round. Halotherapy, also known as salt therapy, is the release of salt particles into the air and the intentional inhaling of this air to promote better lung health.
The HALO ONE® on-demand system utilizes advanced, patented technology to create a microclimate of a high concentration of salt particles, simulating the atmosphere of a salt cave, and making it convenient for giftees to experience the key benefits of halotherapy. Regular and consistent use of this system can help promote lung health, relieve respiratory ailments, improve skin conditions, and achieve a more balanced living and working space year round.
HALO ONE is compact, easy to set up, reasonably priced, and created with user convenience in mind. With an award-winning and sleek design, it is portable and can be battery-operated, making it ideal for individuals to get the healing benefits of on-demand salt therapy. The rechargeable battery also ensures on-demand salt therapy, with each charge capable of delivering three 20-minute sessions. Shop here.
Holistic Holiday Path to Wellness: Clearlight Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat
The Amethyst Mat is designed to deliver a whole-body wellness experience. And, this is a gift that will make anyone on your list feel like a king or queen! Throughout history, purple, lilac, and lavender amethyst crystal have been associated with royalty. Amethyst crystals have also been used to heal a variety of health conditions down through the ages, ranging from sleep disorders, mental dysfunction and pain reduction, and recent data has shown that amethyst may also be helpful for detoxification.
When giftees unwrap this present and work out, stretch or relax with the Amethyst Mat, the infrared wavelengths from over 25 lbs of pure amethyst crystals will warm their body. Heat generated from the amethyst begins working immediately to soothe and heal, and help increase the recovery process. A safe and natural way to boost the body’s cellular function and improve overall physical and mental health, the Amethyst Mat is a perfect, portable present for home use, apartments and studios, day spas, gyms, RVs, and more, and offers a variety of benefits. Shop here.
Compact Wellness Gift, Big Impact: Clearlight The Curve™ Infrared Sauna Dome
From holiday shopping to housewarming parties, The Curve—a portable sauna that incorporates the high-quality technology of Clearlight’s industry-leading saunas with a space-saving and practical design—is the perfect present for anyone living in an apartment, condo, tiny home, etc., but also for those who appreciate gifts that don’t take up too much room.
The Curve consists of two lightweight domes—including an outer dome of natural easy-clean, no-VOC terracotta vinyl— that are easy to store. And, by leaving the head outside of the sauna, the body can withstand high temperatures for longer, achieving optimal core body temperature for clinical results. The Curve far infrared sauna also comes with the Clearlight exclusive Amethyst Mat for people to lay on while inside the dome, providing those with limited space the opportunity to experience the benefits of far infrared saunas, while surrounding themselves with healing heat that detoxifies, relieves muscle pain, and supports weight loss. Shop here.
Guiding Sleighs & Health Forward: Clearlight Red Light Therapy PERSONAL Tower
Rudolph’s red nose helped Santa find his way on a foggy Christmas eve. With the holidays coming and daylight decreasing, this time of year can also put many people in a fog, causing a mood shift. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs in the fall and winter months; in fact, December—when holidays are in full swing—is recognized as SAD Awareness Month. The FDA registered Clearlight® Red Light Therapy—The PERSONAL Tower makes the perfect gift for someone who wants to help the fog to lift via a portable and easy-to-use wellness solution.
Red Light Therapy taps into the power of red and near-infrared light to boost energy production in cells, providing numerous benefits for health and well-being. With exclusive Variable Optics™ technology, Clearlight’s red lights products, including The PERSONAL Tower, are specifically designed for healing the human body. The body receives precise, pin-pointed light for targeted therapy on specific areas, as well as gentle and diffuse light for a comprehensive whole-body treatment. This transformative approach to red light therapy gives maximum healing in record time.
Compact and measuring 13.5″ tall, the PERSONAL Tower is a portable on-the-go device that can be used at home, at the office, and/or while traveling—it can be placed on any tabletop or mounted on the included stand. Its design allows users to focus on specific areas, such as the face, hands, feet, arms, or any smaller area that requires spot treatment. Support your loved one’s mental, physical, social and emotional health this season with the gift of a red light therapy. Shop here.
Shop the Clearlight Black Friday Sale
The Clearlight Black Friday Promotion runs 11/1 through Cyber Monday (11/27). This is our biggest sale of the year with our deepest discounts, so get ready to make your list and check it twice! From November 1-27, we will offer $600-$800 off all infrared sauna models and other discounts available on Clearlight products (discounts applied to purchase price on site).
Infrared Sauna Leader and Global Wellness Company, Clearlight®, Formally Announces HALO ONE® to Combat Poor Air Quality, Increased Seasonal Allergies, and Promote Health & Wellness This Summer – and Year Round
July 12, 2023
Portable and Award-Winning Halotherapy Generator Uses Patent-Pending Technology to Deliver Key Benefits of On-Demand Salt Therapy to Consumers at Home, in the Office, as Part of their Clearlight Sauna, or While Traveling
BERKELEY, CA—As the summer temperatures rise, so does the impact of poor air quality, seasonal allergies and overall wellness concerns. Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared sauna and pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, today formally introduced its game-changing HALO ONE® Halotherapy Generator to help combat these challenges and promote a healthier lifestyle.
Halotherapy, also known as salt therapy, is the release of salt particles into the air and the intentional inhaling of this air to promote better lung health. HALO ONE’s on-demand system utilizes advanced, patent-pending technology to add salt particles to the air to create a salt cave type of atmosphere, making it convenient for users to experience the key benefits of halotherapy anytime, anywhere.
“We encourage people to use their HALO ONE regularly and not just when they are ill with respiratory challenges or other health concerns. The HALO ONE was designed to help keep the lungs clear, boost the immune system, and give the skin a healthier glow. Salt is naturally hydrophilic, antibacterial, and antifungal. When inhaled through the lungs, it helps the body combat the negative effects caused by pollution, wildfires, seasonal allergies, and general poor air quality. Using the HALO ONE on an ongoing basis helps to maintain overall health,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder and CEO of Clearlight. “Everyone deserves access to healthy air and an opportunity to enhance and restore their health, wellness, and vitality. Here at Clearlight, we are committed to making this a reality for everyone.”
Experience Year-Round Wellness
HALO ONE is the only halotherapy device on the market that offers a vapor salt therapy system with the full spectrum of salt particle sizes, incorporating a patent-pending vibrating mesh technology. This innovative technology produces healing salt particles, small enough to reach more area in the individual’s lungs, than any other Halotherapy device.
The technology contained within the compact and portable device creates a microclimate of a high concentration of salt particles, simulating the atmosphere of a salt cave. Regular and consistent use of this system can help individuals manage, not just during the summer, but can also promote lung health, relieve respiratory ailments, improve skin conditions, and achieve a more balanced living and working space year round.
Discover the Healing Power of Salt Therapy At Home
Wide Range of Benefits:
- Promotes Respiratory Health: Breathing in the micro salt particles helps alleviate symptoms of asthma, allergies, COPD, chronic bronchitis, and sinusitis. Daily utilization offers relief from chest tightness, congestion, ear infections, and sinus infections.
- Improves Skin Conditions: Consistent use of the HALO ONE system helps conquer acne, dryness, eczema, psoriasis, and aids in combating sleep apnea, snoring, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
- Combats Poor Air Quality: HALO ONE functions like nature’s air purifier, removing pollutants and toxins from the environment. By cleansing air and reducing allergens, dust, and contaminants, it facilitates easier breathing and fosters a healthier indoor atmosphere.
- Contributes to Overall Health and Wellness: HALO ONE creates a sanctuary of clean air. Continuous use also helps improve sleep quality, boost the immune system, reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Transform Your Space into an On-Demand Salt Cave
HALO ONE is easy to set up, reasonably priced and created with user convenience in mind. It is portable and can be battery-operated, making it ideal for individuals to get the healing benefits of salt therapy, wherever and whenever they need.
The compact, sleek style has already earned Clearlight two international design awards and allows the system to integrate into any home, existing Clearlight sauna, office space, or on the go. The rechargeable battery also ensures on-demand salt therapy, with each charge capable of delivering three 20-minute sessions.
Must Have Addition to Your Summer Wellness Routine
Today through August 1, Clearlight is running its Summer Wellness Sale—making it easier than ever for people to immerse themselves in the healing power of salt therapy. Shop the Clearlight website.
About Clearlight®
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna and pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for more than 20 years. Clearlight was the first company to develop Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and ELF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Dr. Duncan patented and/or has patents pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. The Berkeley, CA-based company offers best-in-class, wellness products for home and business use including: Infrared Saunas, Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas, Outdoor Saunas, Premier Infrared Saunas, Red Light Therapy, Halotherapy (Salt Therapy), Aromatherapy Diffusers, Curve Sauna Domes, Infrared PEMF Mats, Heater Kits (Build Your Own Sauna) and UV Disinfectant Wands. To learn more and/or enhance your existing Clearlight sauna experience, visit infraredsauna.com, and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. #Clearlight
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MY MONDAY MORNING
“The infrared sauna is next in my game-day routine, usually 15 minutes. During that time, I’m usually listening to reggae music.”
How Devin Booker’s Life Was Changed by Kobe Bryant
The NBA guard, who chugs a glass of water every morning and always brings a Diptyque candle on the road, says this is the year for a Phoenix Suns championship.
By Lane Florsheim | Photography by Lyndon French for WSJ. Magazine Updated March 8, 2022 11:04 am ET
Breakfast, especially on Mondays, is when Devin Booker gets organized. Over a smoothie and a plate of pancakes, eggs and greens prepared by his private chef, the Phoenix Suns guard, 25, reads an email from his agent/business partner containing everything he has to do for the week. On the days he doesn’t have a basketball game, he takes meetings for his businesses, which include the sports drink company Coco5 he co-owns and several startups in which he’s invested. Game days, on the other hand, are scheduled with practices and routines from the minute Booker wakes up in the morning until after the game, when he usually does a heavier workout than he did leading up to it. “The reasoning behind that is to work while your body is already fatigued,” he says. “I like to train when my body is at that level.”
Booker was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he grew up with his mom, Veronica Gutierrez, and two siblings until high school, when he moved to Moss Point, Mississippi, to live with his dad, Melvin Booker. Melvin, a former NBA player who had been playing overseas, became a mentor to his son. Booker went to the University of Kentucky in 2014 and left after one season at age 18 after being drafted by the Suns in the first round. Three years later, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 60 points in a game. (He scored 70 against the Boston Celtics.) In 2018, he signed the largest deal in the Suns’ franchise history, worth $158 million over five years, and last year, he and teammate Chris Paul led the Suns to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Off the court, Booker—who goes by DBook or simply Book—is also known for his romantic relationship with Kendall Jenner. Here, he takes WSJ. through a typical Monday game day.
The NBA star has been in the spotlight for his romantic relationship with model Kendall Jenner. He’s used to it, he says. “I’m in a good place right now.”
What time do you get up on Mondays, and what’s the first thing you do?
We really don’t do days of the week in the NBA. We do game days, we do practice days, and we do travel days. [On a] Monday game day, 8 a.m. wake-up is usually my time. The first thing I do is chug water. That’s something I’ve been doing for a long time. I feel like it gets me going. [Then] 8:30 a.m. breakfast.
Then what comes next?
We have a shootaround at 10 a.m., which is like game-day prep. We go in there and we go over the plays of what ever team we’re playing against that day and just get a few shots up, get the blood flowing early in the morning. That’s usually an hour, from 10 to 11. Around 11:30, I get on my LightStim bed. It’s an infrared light bed. I sit on that for usually 40 minutes: 20 on my back, 20 on my face. The infrared sauna is next in my game-day routine, usually 15 minutes. During that time, I’m usually listening to reggae music. Then right at noon is what we call my pre-game snack. It’s usually something lighter, just try to get some fuel in the body before I go play. After my snack, it’s a one-hour nap. I’ll turn everything off in my room, light a candle and sit in the bed and try focusing on my breathing and separating myself from the madness that’s been going on that day.
That sounds restorative.
It’s why I love game days, getting the hour right there. After that I get my coffee and start my shower, which is when I switch from reggae music, and now I’m getting ready for the game. The music’s a little more aggressive. I do my pre- game meal at 4 o’clock, usually three hours before the game. I usually get to the arena two hours before the game. Right when I get there I hop on table work: activation treatment, good stretching, making sure everything in your body is moving right. Then I do 15 minutes of an actual lift with some real weights to get the body ready. Six o’clock, the hour before the game, is my court time when I go out and get shots up. We’ll do our team meeting at 6:20, and then we run out as a team at 6:40 and we do 20 minutes of warmups out on the court before the game.
Are you one of those “four hours a night is all I need” people with sleep, or do you need a minimum to recharge?
I try to get eight. But it varies. No less than five though. My problem is I play videogames very late at night, so that usually cuts into my sleep time. I’m usually asleep at 1, wake up at 8.
Do you take any vitamins?
I do. They’re tailored to me, prescribed by our team: just an advanced probiotic, vitamin C packs, and that’s pretty much it. Vitamin D once a week.
What do you do to pump yourself up ahead of games? Do you have any superstitions?
Usually music. I block everything out on the outside and really just focus on the task at hand. That’s the biggest thing about my routine, trying to stay focused
Preparations on game day require a mix of nutrition, physical warm-ups and mental fortitude. “I block everything out on the outside and really just focus on the task at hand,” says Booker.
Have you learned any life hacks being on the road so much—packing secrets, keys to a great sleep?
I use a Barefoot Dreams blanket. I don’t want to sound like a little kid, but I have a consistent blanket I bring with me on the road. I travel with sage and a Diptyque candle everywhere I go, so I’m kind of getting my home vibe on the road. And I bring a gaming laptop; it’s easy access to connect with my friends.
You’ve also become an investor and businessperson in the past few years. Who do you turn to for business advice? Do you have a mentor?
Jim Reynolds—he’s an uncle of mine, a private banker out of Chicago who owns a company called Loop Capital—put me in touch with Magic Johnson, who’s been a great entrepreneur to follow, especially as someone who’s been in my shoes and been in the NBA and understands the business of this league. I’ve had a lot of older teammates I’ve been inspired by, Chris Paul being one of the current ones and Tyson Chandler being one of the good vets for me in the past.
How are you feeling about a Suns championship this year?
It’s time. I think everybody on our team has the same goal and is on the same mission, especially after a deep playoff run last year and a heartbreak loss in the finals. We’re not trying to have that feeling again.
What makes you feel productive?
A clean space, when my room is locked in. That’s my therapy, too, sitting in my closet and organizing and going through drawers and making sure I know where everything is.
You’re in the public eye as an athlete but also because you’re dating Kendall Jenner; is it hard having the spotlight on both your professional and private life?
I wouldn’t say hard. Honestly, I’m enjoying life to the fullest, and that came off my tongue so easily because it wasn’t always this way, but I feel like I’m in a good place right now. I love my family, I love the people around me, and I love the impact that I get to have on this world, the younger generation under me and the kids who look up to me.
What’s one piece of advice you’ve gotten that’s guided you?
“Be legendary,” the advice that Kobe had left me with in the short time I got to spend with him in our last game playing against each other. He left it with a mark on my shoe and he wrote it out, Be legendary. And not only did he write it on the shoe and sign it for me, but just talking me through it and talking through the steps that it’s going to take to get there. Kobe’s always been an inspiration, so hearing it in his voice and seeing it in his handwriting on the shoes keeps me motivated.
And you got it tattooed too, right?
My first tattoo. Any glimpse I can see of it, any photo where I look and I’m shooting the ball and I see it, it’s a perfect reminder for me.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
5 Monday Must-Haves
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Apple AirPods Max Headphones
“I even wear them in the house, which my partner and my mom don’t like.”
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Lightstim LED Bed
“It reduces inflammation, improves circulation.”
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Converse Sneaker
“Those are my dailies. As classic as it gets.”
Coco5
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“It’s my hydration company. Arizona, where I live, is a dry climate, so you’ve got to stay hydrated. I’m downing it daily.”
Infrared Sauna
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“I go straight from the LightStim bed to the sauna, which is just getting beaten by red light for an hour straight.”
Devin Booker credited former NBA player Tyson Chandler as a source of inspiration. Due to a transcription error, the name that originally appeared in his response was Tyshawn Taylor. (March 8, 2022)
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Clearlight Infrared – Makers of Jacuzzi Saunas – Takes Disinfecting to the Next Level This Winter Season
Jan 4, 2022
Infrared Sauna Leader and Global Wellness Company Launches New UV Disinfecting Wand That Kills 99.9% of Germs/Bacteria & Viruses Within Seconds
Berkeley, California Jan 4, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Just in time for the Winter, Clearlight Infrared®, a global wellness company and leader in the infrared sauna space, creating environmentally friendly and eco-conscious saunas using non-toxic materials, offers the new Jacuzzi® UV Disinfecting Wand. The Disinfecting Wand uses UVC/UVA mixed wave light technology that has proven to kill up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and viruses off of surfaces.
“We realize the pandemic has caused people to look for ways to clean their home and the environment around them without having to use toxic or alcohol-based products. Clearlight Infrared Saunas™ created the wand to make disinfecting easier, quicker, and more environmentally friendly,” said Andy Kaps, President at Clearlight Infrared.
The Wand is doctor-designed with UV-C wavelengths of 270-280nm and with UV-A wavelengths of 380-405 nm, making it up to 10 times stronger than other UV disinfecting lights on the market.
This new eco-friendly and non-toxic tool is great for cleaning your gadgets (keyboard, phones), your home (kitchen counter, dining table), your car (steering wheel and seats), or even the public surfaces that you simply can’t avoid touching (airline tray tables, shopping carts). It’s the perfect on-the-go tool for parents, college students, senior citizens, and airline personnel.
The Jacuzzi® UV Disinfecting Wand can be purchased directly from Clearlight for a retail price of $299 by visiting https://infraredsauna.com/uvc-wand/ and calling 1-800-798-1779.
The UV Wand charges fully in an hour and comes with safety goggles, gloves, and a carrying case. The UV Wand has been developed and assembled in the US and is 100% ozone and chemical-free. Additionally, Clearlight Infrared® offers a one-year warranty on their Jacuzzi® UV Disinfecting Wand purchases.
Their sauna technology has been in high demand since the pandemic has forced people to stay sheltered and look for ways to assess and improve their daily wellness routine.
“Being able to provide the public with technology that can aid in increasing people’s overall wellness without exposing them to unnecessary toxins is what makes us a leader in the infrared sauna industry,” said Bruce Weinberg, Clearlight’s Director of Marketing.
About Clearlight Infrared® – Makers of Jacuzzi® Saunas
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight Infrared® has been an industry leader for the past 20 years. Clearlight Infrared was the first to pioneer the Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, along with the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) available on the market. Each Clearlight Infrared Sauna™ model is manufactured with the finest Grade-A Clear Western Red Canadian Cedar or hypoallergenic Basswood. Moreover, they are the only infrared sauna in the world to offer a full lifetime warranty for all their in-home models. To learn more, visit infraredsauna.com.
Jacuzzi® is a registered trademark of Jacuzzi Inc. and is used under a license agreement.
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Explore what’s next for well-being and mental health.
Clearlight Infrared of Berkeley, Calif., has taken inspiration from Murphy beds to produce one-person prototypes that can collapse from 4 feet wide to 2 feet, says company president Andy Kaps.
By Jen Murphy, March 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET
Helsinki’s Löyly complex has three saunas that accommodate 96 people and are linked by walkways to locker rooms, lounge areas and a restaurant. PHOTO: KUVATOIMISTO KUVIO OY
Saunas offer a medication-free way to relax and socialize, and recent studies show health benefits too: sitting in an enclosure where a wood stove or electric heater has pushed temperatures of 195 degrees or higher can ease chronic stress and muscle pain and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and other serious ailments.
“Chronic stress leads to inflammation, poor sleep, high blood pressure,” Christopher Minson, a cardiovascular physiologist at the University of Oregon, says, adding that infrared saunas, which use light to heat the body, deliver similar benefits at lower temperatures. “When we go through heat therapy, we boost antioxidant activity in the body and enter a parasympathetic, or rest and digest state.”
Though saunas may be a mainstay of high-end gyms and spas, their space requirements and high cost—which can exceed $10,000—have put them beyond the reach of many Americans. A host of innovations, including electronic controls and space-saving designs, promise to make saunas more popular and easier to integrate into our daily routines.
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Thinking Small
German manufacturer Klafs designed a one-person sauna that with the push of a button collapses to the size of a bookcase. PHOTOS: KLAFS GMBH & CO. KG(2)
Some manufacturers are developing compact saunas to meet the needs of those who lack a backyard or basement big enough to hold a conventional home sauna. Klafs, a manufacturer in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, designed a one-person sauna that with the push of a button collapses to the size of a bookcase. When it goes on sale in the U.S. later this year, it is expected to retail for about $15,000.
Clearlight Infrared of Berkeley, Calif., has taken inspiration from Murphy beds to produce one-person prototypes that can collapse from 4 feet wide to 2 feet, says company president Andy Kaps. The company has no time frame yet to market the saunas, he says, as the cost would likely be 50% higher than a typical model.
Corey Smee, manager of Health Mate, a sauna maker in Buena Park, Calif., sees a trend toward even more compact saunas. His company’s $2,900 infrared half-sauna—essentially a chair within a red cedar box that encloses the legs and torso of a single person—has sold well during the pandemic. “You can rest your laptop on the top and Zoom while saunaing,” he says. “It’s perfect for a work-from-home lifestyle, and it’s mobile so it can be pushed around and easily stored.”
Greener Heat
Finland-based Harvia recently introduced a stove that uses a special air control system to cut particulate emissions. PHOTO: HARVIA
If the physical footprint of saunas is shrinking, so is their carbon footprint—with the development of low-emission stoves. Researchers in Finland estimate that sauna stoves are the nation’s biggest single source of fine particulate and black carbon emissions. Harvia, in Muurame, Finland, recently introduced a stove that uses a special air control system to cut particulate emissions by 20% and carbon emissions by 70%.
Another Finnish company, Tampere-based Lytefire, last year debuted what it calls the first zero-emissions sauna—a five-person enclosure that runs on solar energy. Located atop a 6,500-foot-peak at the ski resort of Heuberge in the Swiss Alps, the sauna was erected alongside a panel of 48 mirrors on a wooden platform that rotates to keep the mirrors facing the sun throughout the day so they can direct sunlight onto the sauna rocks. And Harvia is now working with Lytefire on the development of home saunas that use solar energy that can charge batteries to provide more consistent sauna stove heat, according to Harvia executive Päivi Juolahti.
Playing the Game
Sunlighten, a manufacturer in Overland Park, Kan., is making a sauna that can be controlled remotely via an app. PHOTO: SUNLIGHTEN
Some electric sauna heaters can be controlled remotely via an app or a voice assistant like Amazon’s Alexa so users can order up the heat even before they arrive home. Remote control is just part of a nascent high-tech makeover that sauna makers envision. “We have a patent out on technology that allows our app to interface with other devices, like your Garmin or Whoop,” says Aaron Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten, a manufacturer in Overland Park, Kan. “The idea is that an embedded glass control panel on the sauna will allow you to personalize your experience to settings like muscle recovery based on biomarkers such as heart rate and blood pressure.”
Mr. Zack also envisions the use of mobile notifications to remind users of sauna time and even gamifying the experience, with users awarded badges for fitting in a certain number of sauna sessions a week.
Hot Entertainment
Löyly, an 11,500-square-foot sauna complex on Helsinki’s waterfront, opened in 2016. PHOTO: KUVATOIMISTO KUVIO OY
In the U.S., sauna time is often viewed as a private experience—even though studies suggest that chatting with others during sauna sessions amplifies the health benefits, according to Dr. Minson, the University of Oregon physiologist. “Most Americans don’t think of the sauna as a place to socially interact in the way Europeans do,” he says.
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Europeans are taking sauna socializing to the next level. Finns can watch hockey games at Helsinki’s Hartwall Arena from a 20-person sauna skybox. Also in Helsinki is Löyly, an 11,500-square-foot pyramid-shaped sauna complex on the city’s waterfront that opened in 2016. Its three separate saunas accommodate 96 people and are linked by walkways to locker rooms, lounge areas and a restaurant. Anu Puustinen, co-founder of Avanto Architects, the Helsinki-based firm behind Löyly, says there is rising demand for such venues.
Another hot trend is Sauna Aufguss, which mixes high temperatures and live entertainment in which performers wave towels to circulate the steamy air. “The younger generation is really gravitating to Sauna Aufguss,” says Lasse Eriksen, development manager for Oslo-based Nordic Hotels & Resorts. “For 15 minutes you are entertained by a ballet dancer or musician. The heat and steam enhance the excitement of the performance and you get a good sweat in the process.”
Eriksen designed a 100-person, 700-square-foot sauna amphitheater that opened in 2018 at Farris Bad Resort in Larvik, Norway, and is now consulting on the first U.S. sauna amphitheater, set to open later this year in Las Vegas.
