Red Light Therapy

What is Red Light Therapy?

You’ve undoubtedly heard about red and near-infrared light therapy as a way to treat sore muscles, improve skin damage, and osteoarthritis joint pain, and even to enhance bone health.

Red Light Therapy, also known as photo-biomodulation, involves the application of specific wavelength light that can be readily absorbed by the mitochondria in human cells. Mitochondria, being crucial for maintaining overall health, aiding in the healing process, and providing energy to the body, stand to benefit significantly from this treatment.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth adding near-infrared (NIR) light to your personal regimine, here’s how you can use it along with yoga, contrast therapy to support and even enhance the effects of other practices in your wellness routine.

Rest assured we offer the safest, most reliable red light therapy available anywhere.

Our lights emit the highest amount of irradiance output than any other LED therapy light available. This means faster, better results through deeper penetration and increased power. Full FDA approved class II medical devices with a range of 480-1060 nanometers of light.

Benefits

Stimulate collagen production – Relieve pain & inflammation – Improve mood – Optimize sleep

Utilizing our advanced Red Light Therapy machines can promote healing, boost energy levels, alleviate minor discomfort and inflammation, as well as enhance overall well-being by inducing a sense of happiness.

1. Skin health: Red light therapy can improve the appearance of the skin by reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. It stimulates collagen production, which helps to improve skin elasticity and firmness.
2. Wound healing: Red light therapy promotes the healing of wounds, cuts, and scars by increasing blood circulation and stimulating the production of new cells. It can also reduce inflammation and pain associated with injuries.
3. Pain relief: Red light therapy has analgesic properties and can help to alleviate chronic pain, such as arthritis, joint pain, and muscle soreness. It works by reducing inflammation and stimulating the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers.
4. Hair growth: Red light therapy can stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth in individuals experiencing hair loss or thinning. It increases blood flow to the scalp and encourages the production of new hair cells.
5. Mood enhancement: Red light therapy has been found to have a positive impact on mood and mental well-being. It can help to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

What to expect at your session?

Not sure what to expect when you visit Purple Yoga+ for a Red Light Therapy appointment? Let us guide you through this painless and relaxing experience that takes only ten minutes of your time.

Step into our serene sanctuary and fill out a simple waiver before entering our private Red Light Therapy room. As you settle in, our attentive store staff will turn on the Red Light Therapy machine and provide you with the privacy you need.

To make the most out of your session, customers usually remove their clothing, this allows their skin to soak up the incredible benefits of the light. 

During your Red Light Therapy session, feel a gentle warmth emulating from the lights, enveloping you in a soothing embrace. For your comfort, you have the option to wear sunglasses or simply close your eyes, surrendering to relaxation and the mesmerizing glow.

Are there any risks to Red Light Therapy?

Red Light Therapy uses very low levels of heat that do not hurt or burn the skin. Unlike tanning booths, Red Light Therapy won’t expose skin to damaging UV rays. Like all services and modalities at PY+, Red Light Therapy can be an effective tool when used consistently and under the direction of medical guidance.

Contraindications

• Eye conditions: People with active eye infections, retinal damage, or a history of seizures should avoid red light therapy. 
• Do not look directly into light panels: Optional eye protection is available for all sessions for our customers that wish to use it. However, this is optional and not required for use. Contrary to many misconceptions and misinformation out there, there is no exact type/frequency of light emitted from our lights that is specifically more or less dangerous that any other type/frequency. What can be harmful to eyes is the intensity of a light.. not the actually type of light that its emitting. For this reason, we ask to please never look directly into the panels due to this intensity. You would take the same precautions with our lights as you would with any other very intense light by not looking directly into them. Many users either close their eyes or look to the sides of the lights while in use.
• Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals should not undergo red light therapy, as there is limited data on its safety during pregnancy. 
• Photosensitivity: Individuals with conditions that make them sensitive to light, such as lupus or porphyria, should not use red light therapy. 
• Autoimmune disorders: People with certain autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis, may need to consult with their doctor before undergoing red light therapy. 
• Cancer: Patients with active cancer should not use red light therapy, as it may stimulate tumor growth. 
• Certain medications: Some medications, such as lithium, tetracycline, and isotretinoin, can increase sensitivity to light and make red light therapy contraindicated. 
• History of burns: People with a history of severe burns or skin damage should be cautious when considering red light therapy. 

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before undergoing red light therapy, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking any medications.