opening September 2025 • Griffintown
opening September 2025 • Griffintown
Sociale Thermal Station
Sociale Thermal Station
sauna + ice bath + immersive lounge
sauna + icebath + immersive lounge






come together
come together
Where sauna culture,
science, and community
where sauna culture, science, and community
immersive rituals rooted in tradition
Immersive Rituals Rooted
in Tradition
Inspired by thermal traditions and supported by modern science, our experiences combine heat, cold, and rest in immersive and powerful rituals.
Sauna Aufguss + Badstu
Sauna sessions offered in two styles: Aufguss (guided with warmth, aromas, and movement) or Badstu (a calm and slow Nordic tradition). Both promote presence, regulate the nervous system, and foster connection through a shared ritual.
Ice Bath
A guided ice bath focused on breathing, presence, and resilience. An invitation to slow down, observe sensations, and welcome the intensity of the moment. Expect deep mental clarity and a powerful grounding in the body.
Recovery
Perfect before or after training. This session combines sauna heat and cold water immersion to promote muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, and reset the nervous system. To perform better and feel better.
Breathwork
A guided breathing session inspired by art, music, and science. Expect sequences of breathing combined with visual elements to stimulate presence and creativity.
Freeflow
Embark on a 75-minute free circuit. Move at your own pace: sweat in the sauna, dip into the cold water to refocus, and relax in our lounge.

Sauna Aufguss + Badstu
Sauna sessions offered in two styles: Aufguss (guided with warmth, aromas, and movement) or Badstu (a calm and slow Nordic tradition). Both promote presence, regulate the nervous system, and foster connection through a shared ritual.

Ice Bath
A guided ice bath focused on breathing, presence, and resilience. An invitation to slow down, observe sensations, and welcome the intensity of the moment. Expect deep mental clarity and a powerful grounding in the body.

Recovery
Perfect before or after training. This session combines sauna heat and cold water immersion to promote muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, and reset the nervous system. To perform better and feel better.

Breathwork
A guided breathing session inspired by art, music, and science. Expect sequences of breathing combined with visual elements to stimulate presence and creativity.

Freeflow
Embark on a 75-minute free circuit. Move at your own pace: sweat in the sauna, dip into the cold water to refocus, and relax in our lounge.
Heat expands.
Cold contracts.
Rest integrates.
Heat expands.
Cold contracts.
Rest integrates.


A new ritual
for urban living
RECESS allows you to incorporate the benefits of thermotherapy several times a month while socializing with people in your neighborhood.
RECESS allows you to incorporate the benefits of thermotherapy several times a month while socializing with people in your neighborhood.
A simple circuit
with profound effects
What are the benefits?
Thermotherapy supports the body and mind on multiple levels—boosting resilience, deepening recovery, and cultivating presence. The benefits are both immediate and long-term.
Thermotherapy supports the body and mind on multiple levels: by promoting resilience and recovery, and by cultivating presence. The effects are immediate and lasting.
Improved cardiovascular health
Stress reduction
Cognitive prevention
Immune strengthening
Sleep Improvement
Elimination of toxins
Anti-inflammatory effect
Metabolic benefits
Breathing support
Cellular regeneration

Improved cardiovascular health

Stress reduction

Cognitive prevention

Immune strengthening

Sleep Improvement

Elimination of toxins

Anti-inflammatory effect

Metabolic benefits

Breathing support

Cellular regeneration
who we are
We are a passionate team focused on overall health and human relationships. We created RECESS because we believe in the power of bringing the community together in innovative spaces that foster authentic connections.
Well-being is better together.

Let's break the ice!
Join our community
Whether you’re here to build a new ritual or just taking your first plunge, RECESS is more than a place—it’s a community. Join us and stay in the loop for upcoming events, exclusive sessions, and stories from inside the steam.

Let's break the ice!
Join our community
Whether you’re here to build a new ritual or just taking your first plunge, RECESS is more than a place—it’s a community. Join us and stay in the loop for upcoming events, exclusive sessions, and stories from inside the steam.
OPENING SEPTEMBER 2025
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10h-22h
7h-22h
10h-22h
7h-22h
10h-23h
8h-23h
8h-22h
© RECESS Thermal Station
217 Rue Young
Montréal, Québec
Canada
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10h-22h
7h-22h
10h-22h
7h-22h
10h-23h
8h-23h
8h-22h
© RECESS Thermale Station, Inc.