FAQ
1. May I visit iglo ljuscafé without having to enter into the light room?
Sure! There are seats in the small café area where you can sit down and drink a coffee or a Brazilian juice.
Perhaps you also want to try some Açaí [assa’i] berry sorbet from the Amazonas.
2. Do I have to buy any food or drink if I am in the light room?
No, if you do not want buy anything to eat or drink you are always welcome to just have a glass of water and an apple.
3. Do I have to book a seat in the light room in advance?
No, but we recommend you to do so since there are a limited number of chairs in the light room.
4. What do you do while sitting in the light room?
The light room is perfect for reading and for chatting with friends.
Many of our visitors feel relaxed in the bright environment.
If you come in the morning (weekdays 7-11 and weekends 10-13) you can eat from our breakfast buffet.
You can also buy sandwiches, coffee, tea and Brazilian fruit juices and smoothies (Vitaminas).
5. What does the light room look like?
Iglo’s light room is entirely white and very bright. In the room there are 10 comfortable armchairs
and small tables. The idea is the make the room as bright as possible without being blinding to your eyes.
6. For how long do I sit in the light room?
The time you sit in the room is one hour. It is in fact a good time-span to spend there in the light.
7. Will I get a sun tan?
No, the light in the light room is only visible light and there is no UV-light.
8. Do I need sunglasses in the light room?
The idea is that the light room should be as bright as possible without being blinding to your eyes.
It can be a bit strong to start with, but after a short while the light is comfortable.
Dark sun glasses lessen the effect.
9. What do I wear in the light room?
- You will get a locker where you can hang your coat and you take off your shoes.
You then put on a white ‘poncho’ that you will wear while you are in the light room.
10. How soon will I see the results?
The most common reaction while you are in the light room is that one will be feeling tiered.
The effect of feeling more awake and alert will often be several hours later.
How much difference you will notice is most likely related to the amount of ‘light deficit’ you suffer from.
11. Should I bring slippers?
In the light room you have to take off your shoes. If you don't want to walk in your socks you may bring
your own slippers. The room has a white heated marble floor – so your feet won’t be cold.
12. How often should I do this?
It is up to you! A normal recommendation would be at least once a week if you are getting too little light
in your day. If you are in a real down period you may of course ‘load’ your self up by going to the light
room several days in a row.
13. What kind of light is it?
The light room has the same type of light that is common in light therapy rooms in Swedish hospitals.
The very bright light is emitted from 26 florescent light tubes that are directed towards the ceiling so
that all light in the room is indirect and reflected. This gives a very comfortable light without any shadows.
The idea is that the light should be as bright as possible without being blinding to your eyes.
The illuminance is about 3000 lux and the luminance at eyelevel is approximately 450 candela/m2.
The light is completely free from flickering.
14. Do I have to keep my eyes open?
Yes, If you shut your eyes it might be relaxing. But if you want the light effect of the light room your eyes
should be open. On the other hand you do not have too look in a certain direction and the light is perfect
for reading. Research is showing that the light that is taken up peripherally in your field of vision has a
greater influence on day rhythm (circadian rhythms).
15. Can I bring my kids along?
The light room is primarily an activity for grown ups. Children above seven years are welcome.
You may bring your infant along (not free crawling) if you promise to leave the room if the kid starts to yell.
16. Is there music in the light room?
No, we do not play any music. If you bring your own, just mind that the noice from your ear plugs must not disturb
other guests.
17. Do I need a prescription from a doctor?
No, you don’t! To get light at iglo is something you prescribe to your self.
If you believe that you are suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) consulting a doctor it is of course
a wise thing to do.
18. What time of the day is best??
A simple rule of the thumb is that, if you are tired in the mornings, it is good to get light early in the day.
If you are heavy-eyed in the evenings, getting light around noon is preferable.
19. How does light affect my day rhythm?
Daylight and sleep are the major factors affecting your day rhythm. If you have a normal day rhythm and are
sitting in the light room too late in the evening you may catch a jet lag. If you are about to work late or a
night shift, getting light in the light room late might be positive and help you to stay alert while working.
20. Are there any side effects?
There are no side effects of getting light in a light room. If your doctor has advised you to stay away
from bright light because of some troubles with your eyes – it is of course advisable to do so.
21. Can I lessen the effects of my jet lag with light?
Travelling between a number of time zones upsets your day rhythm.
By using British Airway's Jet lag Advisor
you can get some advise how to synchronize your body clock again. The advisor tells you when to seek light
and when to avoid light to minimise your jet-lag when travelling west to east or east to west.