AYUR (LIFE) AND VEDA (KNOWLEDGE)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SPECIAL THERAPY (VISHESHA
PRATHIKARA)
Our senior Physician will prescribe special therapy using specific
herbal medicine and oil, in the cure of specific ailments.
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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.
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PIZICHIL (SARWANGADARA)
Warm medicated liquid/oil are poured on the body together with mild
massages.
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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.
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HERBAL WATER BATH
( AVAGAHANA SWEDA
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A warm herbal bath to relax tension, purify the system, alleviate
pain and for general well-being.
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EYE THERAPY (AKSHI THARPANA)
A special treatment for ailments using herbal medicine.
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