Wellness and Ayurvedic Treatments
Overview
The traditional Ayurveda healing methods and exercises vary from Ayurvedic steam baths and saunas to meditation, acupuncture, energy medicine, and yoga. Based on herbs and diet, it was the region’s only treatment method until the introduction of western medication in the early 1900s’.
"Ayurveda" which means ‘’the Science of life’’ has a holistic approach to the ways the body and mind can be treated. Ayurveda consists of three vital forces – Vata (wind), Pita (fire), and Kapha (earth).
Ayurveda is known for its amazing healing methods for certain illnesses which even surpass western medication practices, and Ayurveda treatment methods have captured the western world’s understanding of its benefits and most tourists have recognized Sri Lanka as their destination of choice for treatment.
Specialized instructors and trained staff are based in every luxury hotel to evaluate the visitor’s needs, from Ayurveda body massages to Ayurveda steam baths and Ayurveda herbal baths. Some of these Ayurveda resorts possess ‘’ Beheth Oru’’ (In the Sinhala language “Beheth” means medicine and “Oru” means a narrowboat) which dates back to ancient times, immersing the individual in a boat filled with herbs and medicinal drugs plants to rejuvenate, refresh, and heal the body.
Visitors to wellness establishments in Sri Lanka are focused on treatment for weight loss, stress relief, and detoxing to get away from their busy and stressful lifestyles in their countries. Most visitors like to experience the powers of meditation and yoga to maintain perfect mental health and a healthy lifestyle. To promote these elements of wellness tourism, luxury spas, Ayurveda products, herbal treatments, and meditation centres are available in star-class hotels, boutique hotels, and luxury villas across the island. Each of these establishments is closely monitored by Sri Lanka Tourism Authority to ensure the quality of products and services.
