The herbs and herbal ingredients used in the Ayurveda therapies offered by the specialized Ayurveda hotels & wellness SPA's come from age-old formulas passed down from generation to generation of traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic families in Sri Lanka. Spa Retreats specialized in offering high quality yoga sessions and ayurvedic medicine range from retreats to Eco resorts in rural surroundings to luxury hotels. Ayurvedic retreats are authentic with minimum periods of stay and for any type of Ayurveda holiday or stays in health resorts we are capable of providing you the best specialized selection of hotels in Sri Lanka with exciting itineraries which combines these with a balance of Sri Lanka's culture, beach and historic offerings. Visit Sri Lanka and benefit from the ancient healing wisdom of Ayurveda.
Although recently embraced in the West, Yoga has been recognized and practiced for thousands of years in South Asia as a powerful complement to Ayurvedic medicine and healing. Ayurveda and Yoga come from the same philosophical matrix. They examine the body - mind concept from the perspective of maintenance of health and the treatment of disease. Yogic postures and breathing techniques have long been known for their health benefits. The 15 Century Manual on Yoga practice, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika states that as a result of the practice of postures (asana) there will be "sturdiness, absence of disease and lightness. " Apart from the curative value, Yoga brings tranquility and stillness into our lives. The two aspects of Yoga thus provide a powerful tool for coping with physical and mental stress of modern day living.
Meditation helps to restore the natural balance of body and mind and increase self-awareness.
Ayurveda including meditation and yoga have been the central to the way of life of the people.
Experienced teachers periodically conduct meditation sessions at specialized hotels and two main
meditative approaches are offered :
• Breathing-oriented meditation (such as Buddhist Satipatthana-Vipassana),
which helps to open a new perceptual channel in the mind and strengthen self-awareness.
• Loving-kindness meditation (known in Sri Lanka as metta) which, as the name suggests,
promotes kindness and compassion towards oneself and others.
Of course, attendance is purely voluntary. These activities are provided
for the benefit of interested guests to satisfy their intellectual curiosity
and to enhance their knowledge and experience.