Ayurveda and Yoga
Sri Lanka is renowned for its Ayurvedic and Spa treatments offered by large resorts and rural-based wellness retreats. Ayurveda translates into English as the Science of Life (Ayur – life, veda – science). Considered to be the oldest healing science in the world, this ancient medicine is practiced extensively in Sri Lanka and India. This curative art was passed down from time immemorial through an oral tradition, through old masters to their disciples.
These treatments’ non-invasive and non-surgical nature, aim at going to the very root of any physical ailment that you may have, not just curing the symptoms. Wellness can be categorised in to spiritual wellness – the process of getting in touch with your inner core and physical wellness – aimed at helping you look and feel terrific. Whether you are looking for a complete wellness retreat or simply regular visits as a part of your holiday, this country’s wellness centres are sure to set you on a path of rejuvenation and restoration. Sri Lanka offers wellness options in the form of ayurvedic and spa treatments that let you escape, unwind, relax and discover what it is like to feel your absolute best.
Mediation and Yoga
Meditation is the attainment of a deeply relaxed state of mind and body. One’s rate of metabolism is said to slow down causing the release of anxiety, stress and even pain control. Breathing exercises, repeating mantras, and sitting in silence helps relax the mind and reduce focus on the stressful situations that surround us. Meditation is a component of serious Ayurvedic treatment that helps bring harmony to the mind and body.The term yoga comes from a Sanskrit word that means yoke or union.
Traditionally, yoga is a method that joins the individual self with the Divine, Universal Spirit, or Cosmic Consciousness. Physical and mental exercises are designed to help achieve this goal, also called self-transcendence or enlightenment. On the physical level, yoga postures, called asanas, are designed to tone, strengthen, and align the body. These postures are performed to make the spine supple and healthy and to promote blood flow to all the organs, glands, and tissues, keeping all the body systems healthy. On a mental level, yoga uses breathing techniques and meditation to quiet, clarify, and discipline the mind. Yoga is a vital part of long-term Ayurvedic treatments.