Video·Well+Good·4 min read·June 2026

Exploring the Ozone Sauna: A Sanctuary for Immunity and Detoxification

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00:00señores life out here hey guys I'm Ella dev and this is what the monist the show where I try out the latest and greatest wellness trends treatments the experiences and find out what's weird and let's actually worth it so today I'm here at update labs in Beverly Hills this is basically a one-stop shop for all things wellness technology they have pretty much everything you've ever heard of from cryo to infrared saunas to IV drips and a few things you may not have heard of so we're using an ozone sauna which uses pretty advanced technology to kill bacteria go fight viruses boost my immune system and improve circulation I'm not a doctor and none of his claims have been vetted by a doctor but I do know I'm gonna get really sweaty and just sit in this little egg pod thing that will probably make me look like a character on the Jetsons so let's go give it a try talk to me about the ozone sauna what is happening in that little egg have you been in a sauna before I have a steam

01:00room okay so this is an encapsulated moist sauna right and so it gets it gets quite warm inside the pod cyber what it's doing is it's it's opening up your pores just to the right amount so that we can allow ozone to go into the sauna now ozone let's go back to science what is that what is those ah yeah so we know oxygen is o2 you've heard that yeah right so ozone is o3 oxygen o2 it's the it's the main fuel source for your body so everything that you do from being able to see to think to even recover it's all powered by oxygen once the once your pores are nice and open after we've warmed you up sufficiently and we push the ozone into the system it enters yours your skin through your pores and the molecules that actually separate Oh - and then there's a single o toxigenic you'll floating around now that single

02:00oxygen molecule floating around looks for other single oxygen molecules binds with it and now we've super toasty with oxygen and so your system it's like I'll say it's like aggressive detoxification as well as supercharging your system giving it the fuel source it needs to think to live yes we're going to give it a try see if it works for myself yes so what do i do how do I get those out we're gonna do a steam sauna and then we're gonna add ozone to that so we're gonna have an even deeper detoxification and it's also going to mimic exercise aerobic exercise you'd be poor at absorbing calories awesome by getting rid of viruses bacteria parasites cool but first I have to get in there as you do so we got your yard is feeling

03:00the warm all right feeling a humid humidity the warm heat so we're gonna put this on okay because when I put the ozone on we want we don't want you to breathe in that ozone that's not want to make you feel nauseous all right so another thing we're gonna do is we're gonna actually put a mask on oh great okay so we're gonna give you oxygen while you're in here and ozone actually helps you utilize oxygen better I'm literally teaching my body how to use oxygen better which is like the fundamental thing bunnies do before you put it on how long do I have to stay in here for you're gonna be getting here for 20 minutes okay so we're just gonna put this over your nose your mouth all right the most uncle Doyle thing is the mask but again we don't want you to exhaustion not just for the ozone and and utilize that ox is just a specific ant right so I'm gonna go there now feed you the oxygen you feel that okay so I'm

04:00going to put the ozone on now there we go ozone is on you're gonna stay here for one two minutes okay fifteen minutes of that is going to be the ozone and then five minutes for it to dissipate just with the steep okay good alright alright I'll be here like how they really tall people thing here okay I have 39 seconds to go and I don't hate to say it there any longer sure I am hot and my heart's racing I'm a little claustrophobic but you know what I did a good thing and I just ready okay three to 15 minutes was good but like

05:00that's a chance yeah that's an intensity classification so people understand understand that detoxing doesn't always mean pleasurable yeah so we can see that we did definitely do some detoxing we have some of those elements that were talking about there's all that towel so well I mean I'm hoping that you know 15 minutes and he only oxygen and sitting at ozone there's like cold thing I've been kicking will be definite right but yeah that was great good so now you have time to cool off you just can't shower I really wish so quick check in on my own experience a few weeks ago I definitely felt a little bit like unwell afterwards I wasn't super sick but just sitting and sweating for 15 minutes I was probably already dehydrated one of the biggest benefits that I think I've felt is the immunity boosting so ozone is antibacterial it helps your body kind of rid itself of toxins but also helps strengthen immunity and since then I've actually

06:00been on like foreplay it's flu season almost everybody I know has a cold or stomach bug or something going on and since ozone I've been feeling really healthy we've definitely had pretty good energy I felt the jet lag as much as he normally do and I haven't done six some of that is probably juice fact that I've been drinking water and some vitamin C but you know who am I to say to the ozone didn't help if I did it again and I was proven to me again that it really a mousse in my immune system as much as I think it has been then I'd say it was kind of worth it so weird or worth it we may never know I'm glad I gave it a try [Music]

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In the pursuit of wellness, innovative therapies often emerge, each promising unique benefits for our health and longevity. One such treatment gaining attention is the ozone sauna, a method that combines warmth, humidity, and ozone gas to potentially enhance our well-being. As we delve into the mechanics and experiences of this therapy, we will explore its claims of boosting immunity, improving circulation, and detoxifying the body.

At Update Labs in Beverly Hills, the ozone sauna experience is designed to envelop participants in a warm, humid environment while infusing ozone gas. This combination aims to optimize oxygen absorption, promoting a sense of clarity and resilience. But what exactly happens during a session, and what can one expect to feel afterward? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind this intriguing wellness ritual.

Everything that you do — from being able to see, to think, to even recover — it's all powered by oxygen.

20 minutes spent in the ozone sauna 15 minutes of ozone exposure during the session

How Ozone Sauna Works

The ozone sauna operates on a fascinating scientific principle. Ozone, or O3, is a molecule comprised of three oxygen atoms, unlike the oxygen we breathe, which consists of two atoms (O2). When the body is exposed to ozone in a controlled environment, it can enhance the absorption of oxygen through the skin.

As the sauna warms the body, the pores open, allowing ozone to penetrate. This process facilitates a unique interaction where ozone molecules break apart, releasing single oxygen atoms. These atoms then bind with other molecules in the body, potentially leading to improved oxygen utilization.

In simple terms, this means that the ozone sauna may help your body become more efficient at using oxygen, which is essential for energy production and overall health. The experience mimics aspects of aerobic exercise, promoting circulation and detoxification while also providing a warm, enveloping sanctuary for relaxation.

"I'm literally teaching my body how to use oxygen better." — Speaker from Ozone Sauna Video

The Experience

Entering the ozone sauna can be an intense experience. Participants are typically seated in a pod-like structure, where they are enveloped in warmth and humidity. To ensure safety, a mask is worn to avoid inhaling ozone directly, while oxygen is supplied to enhance comfort.

During a typical session, which lasts around 20 minutes, participants spend 15 minutes actively exposed to ozone. As one participant described, "I'm literally teaching my body how to use oxygen better." This insight captures the essence of the experience—an intentional act of self-care that may push the boundaries of comfort.

While some may find the heat and slight claustrophobia challenging, the ritual is designed to promote a sense of stillness and clarity. Post-session, many report feelings of rejuvenation and improved energy levels, highlighting the subjective nature of the experience.

Health Benefits and Personal Reflections

The purported health benefits of ozone sauna therapy are multifaceted. Advocates claim it can boost immunity, improve circulation, and assist in detoxification. Ozone's antibacterial properties may help the body rid itself of toxins and support overall health.

One participant reflected on their experience, noting, "Detoxing doesn't always mean pleasurable." This acknowledgment serves as a reminder that wellness journeys can be complex and vary from person to person.

While some report feeling invigorated and healthier post-session, others may experience temporary discomfort. As one participant stated, "If I did it again and it was proven to me again that it really boosts my immune system, then I'd say it was kind of worth it." This highlights the importance of personal experience and the need for further research to substantiate the claims surrounding ozone therapy.

I am hot and my heart's racing, I'm a little claustrophobic — but you know what, I did a good thing.

Words Worth Hearing

"If I did it again and it was proven to me again that it really boosts my immune system, then I'd say it was kind of worth it." — Speaker from Ozone Sauna Video

Practical Takeaways

Consider incorporating ozone sauna therapy into your wellness ritual for potential immune support and detoxification.
Approach new therapies with an open mind, recognizing that individual experiences may vary.

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Wim's Wise Words

A second take, from someone who's lived it.

What stayed with me about this therapy isn't the ozone — it's the honest acknowledgment that twenty minutes of sustained heat raises your heart rate in a way that resembles work. That thermal stress has real value, separate from everything the ozone may or may not be doing. Ozone therapy sits in younger research territory than conventional sauna practice. The heat mechanism is well understood; the transdermal ozone story is more interesting than settled. Approach this with genuine curiosity, not conviction.

The hydration piece deserves more weight than a single reminder. Profuse sweating in an enclosed pod compounds quickly, and dehydration will blunt every benefit the session might otherwise deliver. Arrive with 500ml of water already absorbed — not sipped in the changing room, but taken in the hour before. If you leave feeling flat rather than clear, dehydration is the likeliest explanation, not a detox reaction. Give yourself the conditions to feel the real effect.

How to sequence it

If your facility offers cold immersion, book the ozone sauna first. Heat opens circulation; cold consolidates it. The contrast drive — that oscillation between vasodilation and vasoconstriction — is one of the most reliable things thermal therapy can deliver for recovery. Running cold after the ozone sauna turns a single-modality session into something more complete. If you are newer to heat as a deliberate practice, this infrared sauna piece covers the heat-side foundation well before you add the ozone layer.

Your first session may feel like too much, or it may feel anticlimactic — the pod is tight, the mask creates a sensory intensity, and the heat accumulates faster than you expect. Neither reaction tells you whether the therapy is working. Reserve judgement. What to notice in the days after: sleep quality, morning energy, whether the usual post-training soreness has softened. These quieter signals carry more information than anything you feel inside the pod.

This is not a substitute for movement. The aerobic exercise analogy is useful up to a point — your heart rate rises, circulation improves — but the adaptation your body earns from actual physical effort does not replicate in a pod. Treat this as a recovery and immunity-support ritual, one component of a deliberate protocol, not the whole answer.

Come back two or three times before you decide. One session in a warm pod, masked, slightly claustrophobic, sweating harder than you expected — that is a rough introduction to anything. The clearer signal comes when the body has had a chance to adapt to the format. If energy holds and your resilience through a week of exposure feels stronger, that is worth noting. If it does not, that is also worth noting. Either way, the heat itself was worth something.