Wellness · Recovery Center
Sauna
Warm up, wind down and reset in the indoor sauna at TLAC in Columbus, Indiana.
What to expect
How the sauna works
Reserve online
Book a 20-minute slot in the member portal or the TLAC app. Each session is 15 minutes.
Arrive and settle in
Shower, leave your shoes outside and change into swimwear. The sauna fits 2 to 3 people, and everyone inside must be on the booking.
Relax and cool down
Enjoy the heat, step out whenever you like, and drink water afterward.
Make it yours
Ways to use it
A quiet place to unwind after a workout
Warm up and loosen up before or after training
Build it into your weekly routine
Access
Who can use the sauna
Elite members
The sauna is included with your Elite membership. Reserve your sessions online.
Reserve a sessionOther members and guests
Want sauna access with your membership? Submit a membership change request.
Guests cannot book the sauna on their own. A member books the session and adds the guest to the booking, or the front desk can add them. A day pass fee applies. All guests must create an account and sign the waiver beforehand.
Safety
Sauna rules
Before you go in
- Shower first. Recommended.
- Swimwear required. No shoes.
- Let someone know you are using the sauna. Tell the front desk or a friend.
- Under 16? Only with an adult. No small children.
Not allowed
- Water on the heater. Dry sauna only.
- Food, gum or beverages.
- Glass, plastic or metal items. They get hot to the touch.
- Alcohol or drugs. With heat, they can cause unconsciousness.
Stay safe
- 15 minutes maximum is recommended.
- Exit right away if you feel uncomfortable, dizzy or lightheaded.
- Doctor first if you are elderly, pregnant, under a physician's care, or have heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure or other health issues.
Common Questions
Sauna FAQ
Where is the Recovery Center?
Upstairs and to the left, above the locker rooms. Take the staircase in the lobby and turn left.
Do I need to reserve a time?
Yes. Sauna sessions are booked online through the member portal or the TLAC app so we can keep the space comfortable for everyone.
Is the sauna included in my membership?
The sauna is included with Elite membership. If you are on another membership and want sauna access, submit a membership change request, ask at the front desk or email [email protected].
How long is a sauna session?
Each session is 15 minutes, and bookings are made in 20-minute slots.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes. Guests cannot book on their own. A member books the session and adds the guest to the booking, or the front desk can add them. A day pass fee applies for guests. All guests must create an account and sign the waiver beforehand.
How many people can use it at once?
The sauna fits 2 to 3 people. Everyone in the sauna must be on the booking.
What should I bring?
A towel. Swimwear is required and no shoes are allowed. A shower beforehand is recommended. Leave food, gum, beverages, glass, plastic and metal items outside, since they get hot in the sauna.
How long should I stay in?
Sessions are 15 minutes. Listen to your body, and if you feel dizzy, lightheaded or uncomfortable, step out, cool down and drink some water. New to saunas? Start with a shorter stay.
Can I pour water on the heater?
No. This is a dry sauna only. Please do not pour water on the heater.
Can kids use the sauna?
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Small children are not allowed in any case.
Can I use the sauna alone?
Please let someone know you are using it, such as the front desk or a friend, so someone knows you are there.
Who should check with a doctor first?
Anyone who is elderly, under a physician's care, pregnant, or has heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or other health issues should get their doctor's permission before using the sauna.