Ayurveda
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Ayurveda
Ayurveda literally translates from Sanskrit as: the knowledge of life.
Ayurveda is a healing method that is several thousand years old, scientifically taught and accepted by the population in India and Sri Lanka.
It is not a single therapeutic measure or diet, but a holistic system and belongs to the field of traditional alternative medicine.
Ayurveda includes:
- Massages
- various cleaning techniques
- Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
- Herbal medicine
- Yoga, breathing and meditation techniques
We use medicine from reputable manufacturers such as Link, Himalaya, Siddhalepa, etc.
We respect the personal responsibility of our guests.
In our opinion, every day spent approaching and practicing Ayurveda is beneficial for body, mind and soul, and it is up to our guests to take as much as they can.
Spa Opening Ceremony
For all spa treatments lasting 10 nights or more, the treatment begins with a joint ceremony in which all supporters (doctors, therapists, cooks, cleaning staff, etc.) wish the spa guests much success for the treatment and good health.
doctor's consultation
Our doctors, Dr. Ashoka and Dr. Nilanthi, are both university-educated and registered physicians with the Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Medical Council.
Both have decades of experience in Ayurvedic Government Hospitals as well as in dealing with foreigners who come to Sri Lanka for treatment.
During the initial examination, the guest's current condition is determined, and the treatments, medication, and oils used are then individually planned and coordinated directly with the therapists.
Depending on the length of the treatment, a consultation takes place approximately once a week. In the meantime, any questions or issues that arise are clarified by telephone almost daily.
The final consultation then gives the guest recommendations (medicine, behavior, lifestyle, diet) to take home.
Silke and Lucky will gladly accompany you in your daily spa routine, assisting with all topics and consultations, and helping with language and culture translation.
Treatments
Our therapist Gihani is also very well trained and worked for several years as a therapist at the renowned Barbaryn Resort (an Ayurveda spa clinic near us).
It is complemented by therapists with, in some cases, decades of professional experience.
It is important to us that guests feel comfortable, cared for and safe, and experience the "loving kindness" with which they are treated.
The most common treatments are:
- Head massage
- facial massage
- Foot massage
- Full body massage
- Oil, herb or rice poultices
- Shirodhara/ Forehead pouring
- Herbal stamp massage
- Powder massages
- Marma massage
- Inhalations
- Herbal baths
- and much more.
Nutrition
We serve typical Sri Lankan food, usually vegetarian, but vegan options are also available upon request.
The menu is determined by the treatments and by our doctors.
We choose organic food wherever possible.
Our cooks Sriani, Neetha, and Nana live in the house next door and are down-to-earth Sri Lankan housewives. They cook with gas and still prepare many dishes over a wood fire (because it simply tastes better).
They are happy to explain how they prepare the delicious dishes, and on request you can visit them and experience their culinary art.
Leisure activities...
We have a number of things ready for you to do at the villa:
- Relax in the garden and observe birds and animals (free-living parrots come twice a day for feeding).
- Write in the spa diary (available upon arrival),
- Read the Ayurveda and treatment information (available upon arrival),
- Painting stones etc.
- Play,
- Reading (we have a growing number of novels and plenty of Ayurveda books and magazines in German),
- play or cuddle with our "co-therapists" Jeanny and Oscar,
- Celebrating birthdays
- participate in the Buddha Puja at the house
- walk on the beach or
- Reflect on your wishes for the future (write them on a piece of cloth, wrap them around a coin and take them to the temple)....
- or simply do nothing.
From the second week onwards, most guests feel like taking an excursion. Our tuk-tuk drivers are extremely reliable and will take you wherever you want to go. Most guests enjoy the mangrove boat trip, the Kanda Vihara Temple, the sea turtle farm, or simply shopping in Beruwala or Alutgama.
Course conclusion
The spa treatment, for stays of 10 nights or more, concludes with the famous flower bath, where everyone can feel like a queen or king.
Afterwards, everyone had a lot of fun putting on their sari/sarong (with support from Sriani, Neetha and Nana in Lucky's parents' house next door) and getting ready for the photo shoot.