The Catalonia
The Catalonia is an infrared sauna on the scale of a room: 87 by 75 inches outside, with an interior tall enough to stand in — nearly seven feet. It seats up to eight, so it's the sauna for big families and for friends who make an evening of it.
Its benches are portable, so you arrange the room the way the evening calls for — and Golden Designs built it for yoga, too: take the benches out, roll out mats and practice in the warmth. The PureTech™ Near Zero EMF version uses 23 far-infrared carbon panels; the Full Spectrum version uses 16 Near Zero EMF carbon panels plus 4 near-infrared elements. Both measure under 3 mG at 2 to 3 inches, and both keep the room at a gentle 118–132°F.
Overhead, a galaxy of colored stars glows on the ceiling; the Full Spectrum version adds two reading lamps for quieter moments. Behind the bronze-tinted glass door, music plays over Bluetooth through the built-in speakers, and conversation flows the way it does around a fire.
The panels clasp together and two adults can assemble it. It runs on a 240V / 30A circuit, which a licensed electrician installs.
Compare versions
| Version | Heaters | EMF at 2–3" from the panels | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| PureTech™ Near Zero EMF | 23 carbon panels | under 3 mG | 920 lbs · 1,130 lbs shipping, 9 boxes |
| Full Spectrum · Near Zero EMF | 16 carbon panels + 4 near-infrared elements | under 3 mG (carbon panels) | 920 lbs · 1,082 lbs shipping, 8 boxes |
Exterior 87" × 75" × 87", interior about 82" × 70" × 82" (W × D × H). Natural reforested Canadian hemlock, bronze-tinted tempered glass door, galaxy star ceiling lighting (Full Spectrum adds chromotherapy and 2 reading lamps), Bluetooth with built-in speakers, roof vent, portable benches. 240V / 30A, installed by a licensed electrician.
Before you buy
Where it can go
Where it can go
- Indoor use only.
- A level floor next to the outlet it plugs into — the outlet must stay easy to reach.
- Keep the roof vent clear.
Power
Power
- Needs a 240V / 30A circuit, installed by a licensed electrician.
- We can connect you with a licensed local electrician.
Heat and sessions
Heat and sessions
- 118–132°F is the ideal range; the sauna can heat up to 140°F.
- Warm-up takes time: about 20 minutes to reach 100°F and 35–40 minutes to reach 125–130°F, starting from a room above 70°F.
- Infrared warms you directly, so the air stays gentler than in a traditional sauna.
Assembly and care
Assembly and care
- The panels clasp together; two adults can assemble it.
- For yoga, leave the benches out; if you use a floor mat, don't connect the floor heat emitters (per the owner's manual).
- Clean the inside with plain water and a soft cloth, with the sauna unplugged — no liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Warranty and health note
Warranty and health note
- Warranty: 5 years for residential use (1 year for commercial use) on the heating elements and electronics.
- Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes or circulation problems, take prescription medication or have surgical implants. Children should use the sauna only with close adult supervision.
- Saunas are not intended to treat or cure any disease.