Dynamic Catalonia 8-person Ultra Low EMF FAR Infrared Indoor Sauna (GDI-6880-02 Elite)
Dynamic Catalonia 8-person Ultra Low EMF FAR Infrared Indoor Sauna (GDI-6880-02 Elite)
Catalonia 8-Person Infrared Sauna | Easy Home Wellness
8-person Near Zero EMF far infrared sauna: 23 carbon panels, removable benches for yoga, wheelchair accessible, 240V/30A.
- 23 Dynamic PureTech™ Near Zero EMF far infrared carbon panels — EMF under 3 mG at 2–3 inches from the panels, with a 118–132°F ideal range (up to 140°F) for a comfortable, lower-heat infrared session.
- 8-person cabin (87"W x 75"D x 87"H exterior / 82"W x 70"D x 82"H interior) — a large-format infrared room with 8 custom-designed portable comfort benches.
- Wheelchair accessible, with an optional ramp — the manufacturer designs the Catalonia for wheelchair access, and a ramp is available separately.
- Yoga-ready interior — remove the benches and the cabin becomes a yoga studio; the manual also lets you leave the floor heat emitters disconnected if you'll use a yoga mat.
- Natural reforested Canadian Hemlock construction — chosen by the manufacturer for efficient heat retention and quick heat-up.
- Bronze-tinted tempered glass door and roof vent — a tinted, private-feeling entry, plus an adjustable vent for fresh air.
- Galaxy star color-therapy ceiling lighting, LED control panel, Bluetooth and MP3 aux, built-in speakers — a full ambiance system, not just a heat cycle.
- Dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit and clasp-together assembly — the manufacturer requires a certified, licensed electrician for the wiring; the cabin assembles with a Phillips screwdriver and ladder.
Backed by an Established Sauna Manufacturer
Golden Designs Inc. covers the Catalonia with a limited warranty: 5 years on the heating elements and electronics for residential use, and 1 year on the wood structure.
The Catalonia is designed and sold by Golden Designs Inc., based in Ontario, California, alongside the brand's Dynamic and Maxxus sauna lines. It runs on a dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit that the manufacturer requires a certified electrician to install, and it's built for indoor use only.
23 Near Zero EMF PureTech™ Far Infrared Panels
Infrared heat, without the EMF concern.
Older infrared panels can produce meaningful electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure at close skin distance, which is one of the most common hesitations infrared-sauna shoppers raise. The Catalonia's 23 Dynamic PureTech™ carbon panels are rated Near Zero EMF: under 3 mG at 2–3 inches from the panels, per the manufacturer. Far infrared warms your body directly instead of just heating the air around you, so the cabin runs at a gentler 118–132°F ideal range (up to 140°F) rather than the much higher air temperatures of a traditional sauna. The owner's manual describes an average session of roughly 20–30 minutes.
Room for Eight
A large-format infrared cabin for a real group.
At 87"W x 75"D x 87"H assembled exterior (82"W x 70"D x 82"H interior), the Catalonia fits the manufacturer's rated 8-person capacity, and it includes 8 custom-designed portable comfort benches. That makes it a fit for a family that wants to sit together, or for a home wellness room that regularly hosts friends and guests. The cabin is built from natural reforested Canadian Hemlock, which the manufacturer says retains heat efficiently, heats up faster, and uses less energy in the process.
Yoga-Ready Interior
Take the benches out and the cabin becomes a studio.
The manufacturer designs the Catalonia so the benches come out and the interior becomes a yoga studio. The owner's manual notes that if you're practicing yoga inside, the benches shouldn't be installed, and if you're using a yoga mat, you can leave the floor heat emitters disconnected by skipping the short floor emitter cord. The floor emitters are otherwise available when the benches are in, so the same room can serve a seated infrared session and a floor-based stretching routine.
Wheelchair Accessible
Designed with access in mind.
Golden Designs designs the Catalonia to be wheelchair accessible. An optional wheelchair ramp, sold separately, sits against the exterior of the front wall, with a smaller ramp inside the doorway. With the benches removed, the open floor also gives more room to maneuver once you're inside.
Full-Room Ambiance: Galaxy Star Lighting, Bluetooth, Built-In Speakers
Built for a spa experience, not just a heat cycle.
A ceiling-mounted galaxy star color-therapy lighting system sets the mood, and the interior LED control panel handles temperature, timer, lighting, and music. Pair your phone by Bluetooth, use the MP3 auxiliary connection, or tune the radio (the manual notes the radio may only pull in limited stations), and the built-in speakers fill the cabin. The bronze-tinted tempered glass door keeps the look clean, and the roof vent lets you fine-tune fresh air during a session.
Dedicated 240V/30-Amp Electrical Service
Plan the electrical work before delivery day, not after.
The Catalonia requires a dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit and receptacle per the manufacturer's spec sheet. That's a dedicated line most homes don't already have run to a spare room or basement, which is why the manufacturer requires a certified, licensed electrician to install the wiring. The owner's manual specifies copper wire with a 90°C rating (aluminum wiring can't be used), and the sauna shouldn't be plugged into an adapter, surge protector, or extension cord. Budgeting for that electrical work up front is one of the most common ways buyers avoid delays on delivery day.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 person, with 8 custom-designed portable comfort benches |
| Assembled Dimensions Exterior (W × D × H) | 87" × 75" × 87" |
| Assembled Dimensions Interior (W × D × H) | 82" × 70" × 82" |
| Heating Panels | 23 Dynamic PureTech™ Near Zero EMF FAR infrared carbon heating panels (EMF under 3 mG, 2–3 inches from the panels)
What's this?Far infrared heat warms your body directly instead of just heating the air around you. These panels are built to produce very low electromagnetic field (EMF) readings at skin distance, which addresses a common concern shoppers have with older infrared sauna panels. |
| Wood | Natural reforested Canadian Hemlock construction |
| Door | Bronze-tinted tempered glass door; wheelchair accessible (optional ramp, sold separately) |
| Interior Lighting | Interior ceiling galaxy star color-therapy lighting system |
| Control Panel | Interior LED control panel with temperature, timer, lighting, and music controls |
| Audio | Bluetooth and MP3 auxiliary connection with built-in speakers |
| Ventilation | Roof vent |
| Temperature | 118–132°F ideal range; heats up to 140°F |
| Electrical Service | 240V / 30 AMP dedicated circuit — please consult a certified electrician
What's this?This is a dedicated high-power circuit, similar to what an electric dryer uses — not a standard wall outlet. A licensed electrician will need to run this circuit and install the receptacle before the sauna can be used. |
| Assembly | Clasp-together assembly |
| Use | Indoor use only |
| Assembled Weight | 920 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 1,130 lbs |
| Shipping | Ships in 9 boxes |
Availability & Shipping
Confirm current availability and lead time before ordering. Once your sauna ships, you'll receive tracking information directly.
Freight Delivery
Your sauna ships via freight in 9 boxes strapped to a pallet, aboard a 53-foot semi-truck. The freight carrier calls 24–48 hours ahead to schedule a delivery day and roughly 4-hour time window. Delivery is curbside or to the end of your driveway only — the single driver unloads the pallet there and does not carry it into your home, up stairs, or into a garage. Because this is an indoor sauna, plan ahead for moving the boxes from the curb to the installation room, and flag any access issues (long driveway, low-hanging trees, apartment complex, stairs) before shipping so they can be planned around.
Inspect every box immediately once it's unloaded and note any scratches, dents, or scuffs on the delivery receipt. You don't need to open the boxes to inspect the sauna itself — but refuse delivery if you see a large hole in any box, since that typically indicates forklift damage from the carrier.
Assembly
The Catalonia uses clasp-together assembly: the floor, wall panels, benches, and two-piece roof go together in a set order, and the owner's manual walks through each step. Two adults are needed, and the only tools listed are a Phillips screwdriver and a ladder. If you'd rather not assemble it yourself, Golden Designs has a nationwide assembly-service partnership available to book separately; this is not included in the sauna price and is arranged directly with that provider.
Site Prep
Plan for a dry, level floor rated to support the 920 lb assembled weight, away from any source of water such as showers, tubs, and pools. The dedicated receptacle must be easily accessible from the sauna. With the cabin standing 87" tall, confirm your ceiling height with room to spare for the roof panels. The manual doesn't recommend using the sauna in ambient temperatures below 60°F, and rooms colder than 68°F will take longer to preheat, so an unheated garage or basement isn't ideal.
Golden Designs Inc. builds this sauna alongside its Dynamic and Maxxus sauna lines, and the Catalonia is a far infrared model with no traditional stove. An 8-person infrared cabin like the Catalonia is a large-format choice, not the default for every home sauna shopper: it exists for households that want to seat a group, or that want a movement-friendly room that also works as an infrared sauna. If you'd rather have the option of a traditional stove, or you only need room for a few people, another Golden Designs model may fit better and cost less — see the alternatives below.
Three things genuinely separate the Catalonia from a typical infrared sauna. First, the Near Zero EMF PureTech™ panel technology across 23 far infrared carbon panels, which addresses the single biggest hesitation IR-sauna shoppers have about close-range EMF exposure. Second, the layout: 8-person capacity, wheelchair accessibility, and benches that come out to turn the cabin into a yoga studio. Third, the ambiance package — galaxy star ceiling lighting, Bluetooth, and built-in speakers — already installed in the cabin.
This is the right pick for a household that wants a genuine infrared destination for up to eight people inside the home, values a lower-heat session or a yoga-friendly floor, and has — or is willing to install — a dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit. It's not the right pick if you're outfitting a one- or two-person space, want the lowest-cost entry into sauna ownership, or need an outdoor installation; see "When to Consider a Different Model" below. Give us a call or ask about our price match before you order.
What We Love
- 23 Near Zero EMF PureTech™ far infrared panels — full-room infrared heat without the usual EMF concern.
- 8-person capacity with 8 portable comfort benches — real room for a group.
- Removable benches — the cabin doubles as a yoga studio.
- Wheelchair-accessible design — with an optional ramp available separately.
- Galaxy star ceiling lighting, Bluetooth, MP3 aux, and built-in speakers — spa ambiance, not an afterthought.
- Bronze-tinted tempered glass door — a clean look with a private feel.
- Reforested Canadian Hemlock construction — heat-retaining wood from a manufacturer that builds with reforested planks.
- Clasp-together assembly — a Phillips screwdriver and ladder are the only tools listed.
Worth Knowing
- Dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit required — this is not a standard household outlet; plan for a certified, licensed electrician.
- Indoor use only — placing the sauna outdoors voids the manufacturer's warranty. See our Kaskinen below if you want an outdoor hybrid.
- Heat runs in cycles — the manual specifies one hour off after every three hours of continuous use.
- Wood structure warranty is 1 year — the 5-year coverage applies to the heating elements and electronics.
The Group-Session Host
You're outfitting a home wellness room for family and friends, not just yourself. The Catalonia's 8-person capacity and 8 portable benches give everyone a seat, and the galaxy star lighting and Bluetooth speakers make a group session feel like an occasion.
The Yoga & Movement Practitioner
You want a warm room for stretching or yoga rather than only for sitting. Pull the benches, skip the floor emitter cord if you'll use a mat, and the Catalonia's 82" x 70" interior becomes an open studio at 118–132°F.
The EMF-Conscious Infrared Buyer
You're drawn to infrared heat but hesitant about close-range EMF exposure. The Catalonia's 23 Near Zero EMF PureTech™ panels are rated under 3 mG at 2–3 inches, and the wheelchair-accessible layout makes it a good fit for households with mixed mobility.
If you want the option of traditional stove heat as well as infrared, the Golden Designs "Toledo" 6-Person Hybrid Sauna (GDI-8360-01) pairs Full Spectrum infrared with a Harvia stove, also for indoor use. And if you want to place a hybrid sauna outdoors, the Golden Designs "Kaskinen" 6-Person Barn Hybrid Outdoor Sauna (GDI-8526-03) is built for outdoor placement, since the Catalonia is indoor use only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Near Zero EMF far infrared" mean, and how hot does it get?
The Catalonia uses 23 Dynamic PureTech™ carbon heating panels that emit far infrared heat, and the manufacturer rates them Near Zero EMF: under 3 mG at 2–3 inches from the panels. Far infrared heats your body directly, so the cabin runs cooler than a traditional sauna: the manufacturer lists a 118–132°F ideal range, and the sauna can heat up to 140°F.
What are the electrical requirements, and do I need an electrician?
The Catalonia requires a dedicated 240V/30-amp circuit and receptacle. The manufacturer requires a certified, licensed electrician to install the electrical wiring, using copper wire with a 90°C rating (aluminum wire can't be used) in accordance with your local codes. Adapters, surge protectors, and extension cords shouldn't be used between the sauna and the outlet.
How difficult is assembly, and how long does it take?
The Catalonia uses clasp-together assembly following the step-by-step owner's manual. Two adults are needed, and the tools listed are a Phillips screwdriver and a ladder. Golden Designs also offers a nationwide third-party assembly service if you'd rather not assemble it yourself; that service is booked and billed separately from the sauna purchase.
What does "curbside delivery" actually mean for a sauna this size?
Your sauna ships via freight in 9 boxes strapped to a pallet aboard a 53-foot semi-truck. The carrier calls 24–48 hours ahead to schedule a delivery window (typically about 4 hours), and the driver unloads the pallet only to your curbside or the end of your driveway — moving the boxes into your home and to the installation room is on you or your installer. Inspect the boxes for damage before signing the delivery receipt, and refuse delivery if you see a large hole in any box.
What's covered under warranty?
Golden Designs' limited warranty covers defects in material and workmanship: 5 years on the heating elements and electronics for residential use, and 1 year on the wood structure. The warranty covers parts but not labor, is not transferable, and applies to indoor use only — placing the sauna outdoors voids it. The owner's manual asks you to register the warranty within 60 days of purchase.
What's the return policy?
Per the manufacturer's terms, orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase, and returns must be processed within 30 days of delivery with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Returned units must be new, unused, and in original packaging, and are subject to a 20% restocking fee plus shipping costs both ways.
How much space does this sauna need, and can it go outdoors?
The Catalonia's assembled exterior footprint is 87"W x 75"D x 87"H, with an interior of 82"W x 70"D x 82"H, and it weighs 920 lbs assembled (1,130 lbs as shipped). Plan for a dry, level floor that can support that weight, an easily accessible dedicated receptacle, and a room that stays above 60°F. The Catalonia is for indoor use only, and placing it outdoors voids the warranty.
Can I use the Catalonia for yoga, or with a wheelchair?
Yes to both. Golden Designs designs the Catalonia to be wheelchair accessible, with an optional ramp sold separately. For yoga, leave the benches out; if you're using a yoga mat, the manual says you can skip connecting the floor heat emitter cord so the floor stays unheated.
How long does it take to heat up, and how long can I run it?
The owner's manual says Golden Designs infrared saunas take about 20 minutes to reach 100°F and roughly 25–30 minutes to reach 115–120°F on average, depending on the model, and that you can preheat before you enter. The Catalonia is a residential appliance: after three hours of continuous use it needs to be shut down for one hour. The manual describes an average session as about 20–30 minutes.
What comes included with the sauna?
The Catalonia includes the cabin with 8 portable comfort benches, the 23 Near Zero EMF carbon heating panels, the galaxy star ceiling lighting, the interior LED control panel with Bluetooth, MP3 auxiliary connection and radio, and built-in speakers. The optional wheelchair ramp is sold separately.
Questions before you order? Call 888-612-8862 or email service@easyhomewellness.com.