Light therapy 

Recharge Your Body and Mind with Light Therapy (ljusterapi) at Yoga Folks

As the dark Swedish winter sets in, it’s easy to feel your energy dip and your mood follow the same pattern. Imagine stepping into a room bathed in warm light, relaxing in a sun-chair, reading your favorite book, and dreaming yourself away to your favorite tropical beach. Hey sunshine seeker, we’ve got you! Slide into our sun-drenched room, feel the warmth of 30°C wrap around you, and leave the world outside for an hour—no deadlines, no emails, just pure relaxation. It’s like a mini-vacation, right here in Stockholm. No plane ticket needed.

Bring a friend, grab a fika, and let your body soak up that much-needed Vitamin D.

From October to March, we’re turning up the heat to help you shake off the winter melancholy. Whether you’re looking for an energy boost, better sleep, or a peaceful escape from the dark days, our light therapy has your back.

We have Infra Red lights which helps for increased warmth and blood circulation, and UV-B light which stimulates the vitamin D production and balances the melatonin hormone.

FYI: our Infrared lamps have the same effect as normal IR-lamps, but deliver a brighter light. We don’t have the red filter in, so that’s why you don’t see the traditional red light, but it’s the same great effect (if not greater!).

Boost Your Mood & Energy Levels
During the dark, cold winter months, it’s common to feel fatigued and a little down. Light therapy helps by increasing serotonin production—often called the “happiness hormone”—which lifts your mood and helps combat winter blues. Spending time in our light therapy room can help you feel more alert and awake, easing that sense of heaviness that often comes with the season.

Relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
With less natural sunlight during the winter, many people in Sweden experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The specific wavelengths of light used in our therapy sessions have been shown to reduce symptoms of SAD, helping you feel more like yourself again. The brightness and warmth create a sense of summer, even when the sky outside is grey.

Improve Your Sleep
Light therapy helps regulate your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for your sleep-wake cycle. For those struggling with insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns, time in the light therapy room can aid in restoring your natural rhythm, leading to better rest and a refreshed feeling throughout the day.

Support Skin and Joint Health
Light therapy isn’t just about your mood—it can also benefit your skin and joints. Specific light wavelengths reduce inflammation, promote healing, and improve skin conditions. It’s a natural way to address discomfort, with no side effects from medications.

Vitamin D Production
During the winter months, when the sun isn’t strong enough to give us the vitamin D we need, light therapy steps in to fill that gap. Just an hour in our light therapy room can stimulate the production of this essential vitamin, crucial for your immune system and overall well-being.

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