opening September 2025 • Griffintown

Immersive experiences

What to expect

The benfits

opening September 2025 • Griffintown

Sociale Thermal Station

Sociale Thermal Station

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.

Inspired by thermal traditions and supported by modern science, our experiences combine heat, cold, and rest in immersive and powerful rituals.

Aufguss

A guided session through heat, aromas, and movement, fostering presence and collective energy. Expect moments of connection, with yourself and others.

Badtsu

A longer experience (30 to 45 mins) inspired by the Nordic sauna culture. This calming session promotes deep relaxation, presence, and soothing of the nervous system. Ideal for improving sleep quality.

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.

A new ritual
for urban living

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

a simple circuit
with profound effects

Heat expands.
Cold contracts.
Rest integrates.

sauna

50 seats

Try A Session

ice bath

3-10°C

Lounge

Art + Music + Breathwork

sauna

50 seats

Try A Session

ice bath

3-10°C

Lounge

Art + Music + Breathwork

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

who we are

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

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.

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.

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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

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2025

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.