Ayurveda
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Ayurveda
Ayurveda literally means the knowledge of life in Sanskrit.
Ayurveda is a healing method that is thousands of years old and is 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
- different cleaning techniques
- Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
- herbal medicine
- Yoga, breathing and meditation techniques
We use medicine from well-known 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 need.
Spa opening ceremony
For all 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 participants much success in their treatment and good health.
doctor's consultation
Our doctors, Dr. Ashoka and Dr. Nilanthi, are both qualified physicians registered 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 phone almost daily.
The final consultation then provides the guest with recommendations (medicine, behavior, lifestyle, nutrition) to take home.
Silke and Lucky will be happy to accompany you during your daily spa treatments, covering all aspects of your treatment and consultations, and will help you translate language and culture.
Treatments
Our therapist Gihani is also very well trained and has worked as a therapist for several years at the renowned Barbaryn Resort (an Ayurvedic health clinic near us).
It is complemented by therapists, some of whom have 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, herbal or rice compresses
- Shirodara/ Forehead Cast
- herbal stamp massage
- Powder massages
- Marma massage
- Inhalations
- herbal baths
- and much more.
Nutrition
We serve typical Sri Lankan food, usually vegetarian, but also vegan 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 often still cook on a wood fire (because it simply tastes better).
They are happy to explain how they prepare the delicious dishes and, upon request, you can visit them and experience their culinary skills.
keep busy...
We have a lot of things ready for you to keep busy in the villa:
- Relax in the garden and watch birds and animals (wild parrots come to feed twice a day)
- Write a diary (available upon arrival),
- Read Ayurveda and spa information (available upon arrival),
- painting stones etc.,
- Play,
- Reading (we have a growing number of novels and lots of Ayurveda books and magazines in German),
- play or cuddle with our "co-therapists" Jeanny and Oscar,
- Celebrating birthdays
- participate in the Buddha Puja in the house
- walk on the beach or
- reflect on your wishes for the future (write it on cloth, wrap it around a coin, and bring it to the temple)....
- or just do nothing.
By the second week, the urge to go on an excursion usually arises. Our tuk-tuk drivers are extremely reliable and will take you wherever you want. Most guests enjoy the mangrove boat ride, the Kanda Vihara Temple, the sea turtle farm, or simply shopping in Beruwala or Alutgama.
Treatment completion
The treatment, lasting 10 nights or more, concludes with the famous flower bath, in which everyone can feel like a queen or king.
Afterwards, everyone has a lot of fun putting on their sari/sarong (with help from Sriani, Neetha and Nana in Lucky's parents' house next door) and getting ready for the photo shoot.