Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence “serendipity”, meaning discovery by happy accident. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un-spoilt. There are 8 world Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. The 3 ancient and magnificent cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list is 1982 followed by Galle, Kandy, and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in 1988. The Golden Temple of Dambulla in 1991 and finally the Central highlands were added in 2010. These places of historical and natural significance are not to be missed for any visitor to Sri Lanka. Being an ancient kingdom, Sri Lanka has preserved its most precious treasures, its culture and tradition. An integral part of this is its cuisine. Sri Lankan cuisine has many influences from varied destinations such as North and South India, Persia, Malaysia, Holland and Portugal. Rice, which is usually consumed daily, can be found at any special occasion, while spicy curries are a favorite dish for lunch and dinner. Fish curry is a particular specialty
Daily early morning yoga for one hour from 6 to 7 a.m
Breakfast at 8 a.m
Relax for a while
Ayurveda treatment starts at 10 a.m (for 2 hours)
Lunch and afternoon relax
Evening swim for one hour from 5 to 6 p.m
Evening relaxation and dinner
Villa 386 is a fully-fledged Ayurveda Resort in Sri Lanka. They are specialized in all types of Ayurveda treatments. The in-house Doctor will thoroughly go through the guest's day's activities.
Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage) - Deeply relaxing head massage using herbal oil can help to de-stress the whole body and aid sleep, increase the flow of cerebrospinal fluids, thus strengthening the nervous system, dispersing toxins from tense and knotted muscles, and improving blood circulation.
Sarvanga Abhyanga (Full Body Massage) - Abhyanga is a full body massage done with medicated herbs. The number of strokes and pressure vary with the condition of the individual. It increases metabolism, which leads to better tissue respiration and circulation, causing the body to flush out its waste products more efficiently.
Pada Abhyanga (Foot Massage) - a special oil massage of feet, legs, and knees focusing on reflex points. Very efficient therapy helps to maintain or restore the proper functioning of all parts of your body including internal organs.
Vashpa Sweda (Sauna) – Steaming of the body without medicine. The heat from the sauna relaxes the body's muscles, improves circulation and stimulates the release of the body’s all-natural "feel good" chemical (Endorphins), and provides a truly wonderful.
Avagaha Sweda (Herbal bath) - Sedating by way of immersing the whole body up to the neck in a tub which is filled with herbal decoctions of Daruharidra (Tree Turmeric).
Shirodhara (Oil pouring into the forehead) - In this process, certain herbal oils, medicated milk, etc. is poured in a continuous stream on the forehead, while receiving a gentle massage on the head. Sirodhara rejuvenates and revitalizes the body and mind.
Pinda Sweda (Medicinal Bolus Fomentation) - Whole-body or any body parts are lightly massaged with boluses of chopped and fried leaves of some specific medicinal herbs after dipping in particular medicated oils. Helps to relieve joint pain, muscle cramps, stress, and arthritis.
Basti; Kati/Greeva/Janu (Joint Therapy) - Basti is an Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy using hot oil or herbal decoctions. Reduces pain and inflammation, deeply purifies and improves blood circulation, removes rigidity and spasm of muscles. It nourishes and strengthens the bones, connective tissues, ligaments, and nerves muscles of the lumbosacral region (Kati), cervicothoracic (Greeva), knee (Janu).
Udvartana (Whole Body Exfoliation) – The body is scrubbed and applied with prescribed herbal powers that toning and strengthening the skin.
Vaktralepa (Herbal Facial Pack) – Application of herbal packs in respect to skin types and following a face massage that removes facial toxins, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, revitalizes the facial tissues.
Kuti Sweda (Sauna) - Steaming of the body without medicine that will remove skin acne by cleansing and dilating the pores and washing out accumulation. Helps to slow down the aging process and droop the skin by stimulating it.
Virechana (Purgation) – Virechana is medicated purgation therapy that removes Pitta toxins accumulated in the liver and gallbladder, completely cleansing the gastrointestinal tract.
Vasthi (Enema) – Vasthi defined as medicated oil or herbal decoctions are given as an enema to clean the colon. This vast procedure, applied to the anus, may be niruha vasti (the use of a decoction of appropriate drugs) or anuvasana vasti (the use of oily substances).
Nasya (Nasal Treatment) – Nasya involves the administration of medicine or medicated oils through the nasal passage. This is considered the best and most specific procedure for diseases of the head.
All meals are prepared according to the In-house Doctors instructions. Therefore specific prescribed food is given according to the treatment.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Other dietary requirements on request
