Aquatic activities in thalassotherapy centres are part of the millennia-old tradition of physical exercise in the marine environment. In ancient Greece, sea swimming was already considered a complete exercise recommended by Hippocrates. Roman thermae already had pools dedicated to aquatic exercises. Modern aqua aerobics was developed in 1960s America, initially for rehabilitating war-wounded, before becoming a wellness discipline in its own right. Aqua cycling, born in Italy in the 1990s, adds pedalling effort to the natural resistance of water. The marine circuit in heated seawater, a French thalassotherapy specialty, combines underwater jets, counter-current river and whirlpool baths in a continuous circuit. Practising these activities in seawater heated to 33°C, enriched with minerals and trace elements, transforms each session into a treatment in itself.
3R Workshop - Breathe, Release, Radiate
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Description
A suspended moment designed to soothe the body and illuminate the mind. Breathing, self-massage and facial gymnastics techniques to release tension, revive inner energy and reveal natural radiance.
This aquatic activity takes place in the thalassotherapy centre's heated seawater pools, supervised by qualified professionals. Seawater at 33°C provides natural resistance while protecting joints, while its trace elements remineralise the body during exercise. An effective workout that doubles as a treatment.
Benefits
Contraindications
⚠ Current ear or ENT infection (pool activities)
⚠ Open wound or contagious skin infection
⚠ Severe heart or respiratory failure
⚠ Unstabilised epilepsy (aquatic environment)
⚠ Severe iodine allergy (seawater)
⚠ Untreated urinary incontinence (pool activities)