Ayurveda in Sri Lanka

Ayurveda derived from two sanskrit words - Ayur (life) and Veda (knowledge) is a form of indigenous medical treatment known to Sri Lanka and India for over 3000 years. Modern day C 21st. ayurvedic treatment or alternative medicine based on natural healing has 2 aims: to preserve health - wellbeing and cure a body afflicted by disease or stress.Ayurvedic practice is different to western medicine using pharmaceutical medicines with side effects. Westerners visiting Sri Lanka use gentle alternative medicine nature treatments at ayurveda health resorts designed for foreign tourists to restore their general well being.The basic concept of ayurveda and ayurvedic medical treatment is just as animal and plant life has to live in harmony with the Laws of Nature to remain healthy and balanced so too do human beings despite industrialization. Ayurveda and ayurvedic treatments return patients to health by using the inherent principles of nature.Regain your well being in the tranquil relaxing environment of a choice of luxurious ayurvedic resorts in the paradise tropical island of Sri Lanka with its all year round summer weather. Ayurveda brings the stressed individual back into health equilibrium with their true self. "ayu" or "self" is comprised of four essential parts - the combination of mind, body, senses and the soul.

Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurveda treatment, now considered alternative medicine, developed during the Vedic Age. Ayurvedic treatment is based on living a whole lifestyle of health and well-being, purity and joyfulness for the ultimate purpose of realizing the patient's own nature. Ayurveda based on natural healing is different to western medicine based on use of pharmaceutical medicines.

Face Massage ( MUHUNA ABYANGA )
A facial massage with oil or herbal cream to remove impurities and achieve smoothness. It soothes the nerve structure of the face.

Head Massage ( SHIRSHA ABYANGA )
The head and nape of the neck is massaged with oil to stimulate blood circulation, make nerve tracts flexible and resilient, promote hair growth and relax tenseness.

Synchronized/Intensive Massage (VISHESHA SHARIRA ABYANGA)

You will be massaged gently and synchronously by two therapists using special oil to strengthen and invigorate the skin and tissue, and lymphatic and immune system for deep relaxation and harmony.

Special Therapy ( VISHESHA PRATHIKARA )

Our senior Physician will prescribe special therapy using specific herbal medicine and oil, in the cure of specific ailments.

SHIRODHARA

Lukewarm oil is continuously and gradually poured on the forehead through a copper vessel while the guest is lying down on a special bed - recommended for headaches, depression and sleeplessness bringing mental and spiritual relaxation.

Pizichil ( SARWANGADARA )

Warm medicated liquid/oil are poured on the body together with mild massages.

Warm oil and Herbal Massage ( PINDA SWEDA )

Warm oil massage followed by heated herbal -rice bag massage for relaxation, pain relief and stimulation of blood circulation.

Herbal Water Bath ( AVAGAHANA SWEDA )

A warm herbal bath to relax tension, purify the system, alleviate pain and for general well-being.

Eye Therapy ( AKSHI THARPANA)

A special treatment for ailments using herbal medicine.