Cervical water jets in a treatment pool at the Allevard Thermal Baths

Respirelax

The Respirelax Universe

Respirelax is a collection of experiences designed to help you master your breathing and achieve deep well-being. With workshops, courses, retreats, a festival, and a mobile app, Respirelax guides you toward balanced breathing, lasting vitality, and a sense of calm.

Respirelax getaways at the Hôtel-
, lasting 2 to 4 days
Led by partner pulmonologists, "
" offers an immersive experience at the Hôtel Source du Parc

Each workshop explores a specific theme and guides you through practical sessions, educational workshops, and mindful breathing exercises.

June 2026

Respirelax Festival

June 13–14

A unique event dedicated to breathing, featuring workshops, lectures, and guided experiences led by professionals.

On the program:
• Outdoor breathing sessions
• Themed workshops (stress, sleep, performance, longevity, etc.)
• Educational lectures
• Exploring innovative practices
• Group and experiential activities

(Detailed program currently being developed)

Sleep Weekend – Restoring Sleep Balance

June 27–28

Objectives:

  • Get a good night's sleep again
  • Regulating your circadian rhythm
  • Reduce distracting thoughts
  • Influencing your autonomic nervous system
  • Restore a peaceful indoor atmosphere

+ Tips for establishing a sleep routine (before bed and for dealing with insomnia)

Program

Day 1

  • Understanding the Connection Between Breathing and Sleep
  • Understanding the role of the brain and neurotransmitters
  • Practice mindful breathing to reset your circadian rhythm

Day 2

  • Use mindful breathing to improve sleep quality over the long term
  • Preventing Insomnia

July 2026

Respirelax Retreat – 4 days

July 30 – August 2

A deep dive into therapeutic breathing.

Content:
This retreat explores the central role of breathing in metabolism, emotions, inner balance, and vitality.
Over the course of four days, participants gradually develop mastery through indoor and outdoor practices.

Program

Day 1 – Finding the Right Breathing Technique for Any Situation
Day 2 – Breathing to Balance Your Metabolism
Day 3 – Breathing to Calm Your Emotions
Day 4 – Breathing to Optimize Physiological Function and Boost Vitality

September 2026

Burnout Prevention Weekend

September 18–20

Objectives:
• Reduce psycho-physiological stress
• Restore emotional balance
• Reduce emotional reactivity
• Regain confidence and energy
• Learn internal energy balance

Program

Day 1

  • Understanding the warning signs
  • The connection between breathing and emotions
  • Techniques for Mitigating Emotional Influences

Day 2

  • Rebalance internal resources
  • Strengthen psycho-physiological capacities
  • Achieving a sustainable energy balance

October 2026

Menopause-Focused Wellness Weekend

October 2–4

More information coming soon

Respirelax Retreat – 4 days

October 17–20

A deep dive into therapeutic breathing.

Content:
This retreat explores the central role of breathing in metabolism, emotions, inner balance, and vitality.
Over the course of four days, participants gradually develop mastery through indoor and outdoor practices.

Program

Day 1 – Finding the Right Breathing Technique for Any Situation
Day 2 – Breathing to Balance Your Metabolism
Day 3 – Breathing to Calm Your Emotions
Day 4 – Breathing to Optimize Physiological Function and Boost Vitality

The Respirelax+ app
developed by Thermes d'Allevard

Created in 2012 and downloaded by more than 4 million users, RespiRelax+ guides breathing to restore calm and balance in just a few minutes, using the principle of cardiac coherence.

The RespiRelax+ app extends the wellness experience beyond your treatment and stay. Simple, intuitive, and free, it invites you to take time for yourself, wherever you are... and ideally here, in the heart of Allevard.

The app fits naturally into the Allevard ecosystem:
the thermal baths, the hotel, the park, offering a true respite for breathing and recharging your batteries.

Make the most of your stay at the Hôtel Source du Parc to discover our app and practice daily breathing sessions.

How does the application work?

The app guides breathing using the principle of cardiac coherence, a recognized technique that helps reduce stress, calm the mind, and restore lasting balance in just a few minutes.

Guided breathing programs, featuring visuals and sounds, are suitable for all levels, from beginners to more advanced users. Sessions can be practiced with your eyes closed, offline, indoors or outdoors, making it easy to integrate these moments of calm and breathing into your daily life.

Available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Breathe... you are in Allevard.