Health and Wellbeing in Sri Lanka

If you are in need of relaxation and rejuvenation from your busy lives, you may want to try out Ayurveda. This is a powerful holistic alternative to western medicine that has been practised in Sri Lanka for over 3000 years. According to Ayurvedic principles, all people are governed by five natural forces:-
•    earth
•    water
•    fire
•    air
•    ether

It’s aim is to bring these forces into balance. Treatments usually include
•    oil massages
•    steam baths
•    and potions made from natural ingredients 

Some Ayurveda courses are designed to treat and cure specific illnesses. Many other treatments are aimed at simply promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being and are often combined with yoga and meditation. Many hotels now have a specialist in house Ayurvedic centre run by government licensed doctors.

There are also now numerous state-of-the-art spas at various luxury hotels around the country.  These offer a wide range of international spa treatments, as well as those inspired by Ayurveda.