I experienced adventures in a resort and found that contact with water miracles for our mental health
At 48 and after having already lived as a child, I decided to test my limits in São Pedro Thermas Resort, known as the “Pé na Park” complex located in the interior of São Paulo. Just to clarify, when I was about 4 years old I decided to face the small slide we were in and the result was that my mother had to jump out of clothes and all to save me because I dived and debated to go up. Yes, I am a lived and experienced woman who had a slip trauma and could not imagine facing one in life, and I did it. Encouraged by the 13 -year -old daughter who loves adrenaline, I spent two days there and I can say that the experience surprised me.
First because the resort itself is wonderful and second because the park is very well structured, clean and safe. By the way, I leave here my special greetings for the lifeguard team, which is super attentive and works too much because I was able to witness several bewildered adults, after several toboggan, being supported by the monitors. I still want to make another compliment: all toys have a camera so that those who are at the top of the descent see that what was before has come to an end, thus avoiding accidents. With warm waters (you can believe this makes a difference when time does not help) and many attractions, Thermas Águas de São Pedro is among the five most visited in Brazil in 2023 and among the 10 in Latin America. In addition, it has the largest wave pool in the state of Sao Paulo and that was the view I had of the room we stayed (an attraction apart).
Speaking of view, I need to record the beauty of the resort façade, prepared by architect Leonardo Fontenele, who signed the Master Plan of the 32,000 square meters complex and architectural projects of the water park, as well as the works of Disney attractions, the Ferrari World complex, in, among other national and international parks. There are four five -story buildings, available 271 furnished apartments of 42.6 square meters each, with bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom. We end up feeling at home because it is all very modern and well maintained, not to mention the receptivity of attendants, from reception to cleaning.
Those who stay at the resort have a private and exclusive entrance that accesses the wave pool, one of the most sought after. In the park, the attractions seem to be endless, but I need to highlight karaca, which is a mix of four different watersheds that flow in the same pool. Going to each of them is a different adventure, as they are divided between open, closed, LED and LED structures at a higher or lower speed. Slide generates a mix of emotions and cold in the belly, and my favorite was the pink slide, with light and kind of psychedelic design inside, which gives you a feeling of returning to childhood. Private bungalows by the calm river are disputed by those who prefer the quiet and service of food and drink by hand and work by reserve. Whale -shaped slide is one of the favorite by the smaller ones, even small, fearless because it is not that “calm”.
And of course, after trying so much adrenaline, the late afternoon in the resort pool, which has hot tubs, children’s pool with attractions and lounge, besides stunning sight and impeccable drink service, is a must. By the way, the hotel also offers a restaurant, attractions for adults and children, kids space, playground, gym, dry and wet saunas, spa, massage rooms, whirlpools, bars, pub and Trattoria, convenience, cinema, game room, lookout and Covered and heated pool. Phew!
Contact with water is good for mental health
As a good journalist I am, I decided to hear a behavior expert to understand what was happening to me that weekend. Not only the fact that he left the big city towards a walk relaxed me, but also to experience something as playful as playing and allowing himself. “As a specialist in psychology, I can say that it is essential that people allow themselves to connect with their inner child and have fun in an authentic way, without fear of judgment or criticism. After all who plays grows. However, routine and responsibilities often distance us from this attitude without the perception that lightness, play and relaxation can lead us to a happier, healthier and fuller life, ”explains psychologist Rosemary Andriani.
In addition, when feeding the inner child (allowing) and overcoming fears such as slipping, for example, the individual develops resilience and ability to deal with challenges. “This increases one’s self -esteem and confidence, stimulates creativity, imagination, strengthens relationships and creates memories. Still, contact with water can be a great way to relax and reduce stress as it has a soothing and therapeutic effect on body and mind, enabling reduction of muscle tension, release of endorphins that are natural hormones that promote the promoting to Feeling of well-being with improved sleep quality and decreased anxiety, ”says the expert.
What can I say? I loved and intend to test more limits, yes. I felt on the skin the increase in focus and creativity after going through this experience and I want to go back and tell you more here, in the name of good journalism, self -knowledge and for us to keep our mental health up to date. Combined?
*This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the young Pan.
