support and has proven benefits,”
Silveira says. “The technique used at
Kurotel is called ‘mindfulness,’ which
focuses on the present moment and
‘turns off’ the brain, visualizing positive
thoughts.”
In addition to providing meditation
treatments to guests, Kurotel has also
branched out to bring these principles to
its community. The spa developed Mente
Viva in order to promote a culture of
peace in schools through meditation
techniques.
Originally established in southern
Brazil, the organization’s main objectives
are to bring attention to children and
teens, promote development through
care and to encourage collective feelings
of peace and belonging in the community. Today, Mente Viva operates in 150
schools registered in several states and
countries, such as Spain and Portugal,
and works with over 27,000 children,
teens and teachers. So far, the
organization has seen a wide range of
results, from reduced school violence
and signs of hyperactivity to improved
academic performance and overall wellbeing.
Silveira expects continued success.
“The entity is non-profit and has no political or religious purposes,” she says.
“[Mente Viva’s] main goal is to integrate
each and every citizen who wishes to
contribute to a more humane and caring
culture in different social relations.” ■
ABOUT THE SPA
Spa open date: 1982
Square footage: 244,082
Number of treatment rooms: 60
Number of full-time spa staff: 136
Guest ratio percentage (female
vs. male): 65 percent vs. 35 percent
Signature treatment: Brain Health Program
Contact information:
Kurotel – Longevity Center and Spa
Rua Nacoes Unidas 533
95670-000 Gramado, RS
Brazil
Phone: 55.54.3295.9393
Website: kurotel.com.br