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Relax Your Body with the Ultimate Rejuvenation and Complete Serenity of Ceylon Traditional Ayurveda Treatments in Sri Lanka Relax your body with the ultimate rejuvenation and complete serenity of Ceylon Traditional Ayurveda treatments in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka which is the birth place for both tra- guage which means Ayuh or life and Veda or ditional and cultural Ayurveda Medicines which science. So the word Ayurveda simply stands cure the illnesses using therapeutic ways of me- for ‘The Science of Life’. dicines is set to be much better than any other form of manmade medicines. A typical Ayurve- Ceylon traditional Ayurveda treatment has da treatment is doctor consultation to under- become to a unique medicine system all over stand allergies and history of elbows moving to the world. Many foreigners from different traditional art of acupuncture treatments. The- parts of the globe coming to Sri Lanka just se are leading towards a traditional oil massa- to get unique Ceylon Ayurveda treatments. ge that has the ability of undertaking negative Over 75% of population of Sri Lanka depend allergies in the body. Then move in to vibrant on this user friendly and traditional medicine. positivizes and finally an individual is bathe by The main belief of the Ceylon Ayurveda treat- using fragrant oils which cleans the skin to allow ment is the Tri Dosha or the Three Vital Forces the natural beauty of a person to emerge and namely, Vata(wind), Pita(fire) and Kapha(earth). this is the secrete of Sri Lankan Ayurveda treat- Vata people are thin and energetic, Pita peo- ments. Sri Lanka is an island in Asia termed one ple are more intense and goal oriented while of the most treasured islands in the world which those with a Kapha disposition are methodical is the home for Ayurveda treatments. Michaela and nurturing. There are two main objectives of Gruen, a journalist came on a media familia- Ceylon Ayurveda treatments such as Curative risation tour to Sri Lanka said after two weeks and Preventive which means to cure illness and treatment at Barberyn Ayurveda Beach Resort to protect the health condition of person and Weligama “a must experience in once lifetime”. prevent him from illness. Any person weather sick or healthy can benefit from Ayurveda to Ayurveda is a very vital part of Sri Lankan medi- cure illness or promote his health. cine as a unique paragon of the country which is found nowhere in the world. There are dedi- There are eight branches of Ayurveda. Such as cated statutory bodies and experienced consul- Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychological Me- tants in Sri Lanka to provide exclusive services in dicine, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Ophthalmo- this field. There are many curative services both logy, Surgery, Toxicology, Sexology and Rejuve- indoor and outdoor on the basis of indigenous nation. All the ingredients that are required for methods of treatment will be provided through Ayurveda treatments coming from generation a network of hospitals and dispensaries for the to generations. Many of the medical herbs and treatment of diseases, preservation and pro- plants are native to Sri Lanka. It’s a combination motion of health according to indigenous me- of leaves, bark, berries, roots and flowers. There thods of treatment. Sri Lanka has standardised are several types of therapies one can choose the research of Ayurveda defining educational for their treatments. There are three main Ayur- and professional levels to study and research veda therapies such as, Swedhana, Pizhichil and in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the oldest and most Shirodhara. In Swedhana the person is places in holistic medical system available in the world. or on a wooden chest in which herbs are boiled When it goes back to thousand years back Ay- and the resulting steam escaping through perfo- urveda is the most popular medical treatment rations embraces the body helping to extricate used to restore and rejuvenate tired bodies and impurities. Pizhichil is different consisting of rela- weary souls. Coming from generation to ge- xing massage in which soothing oils are rubbed nerations Ayurveda is the South Asia’s ancient into joints. The third one Shirodhara is oils and health care system based on indigenous Indian other liquids are gently poured from a special medicine, it is not only a deep understanding vessel on to the third eye on forehead for 30 mi- of physiology but also elements of philosophy, nutes. This is specially used for headaches and psychology and spirituality. mental tensions. According to historians prince Wijaya, Sri After these therapies there is a flower bath in Lanka’s first king who sailed to Sri Lanka was which one can lie in a warm pool of blossoms skilled in the practice of Ayurveda and he in- scented with fragrant flowers and sandal- troduced this indigenous medical system to wood. Apart from these main therapies there Sri Lanka with the help of his personal physi- some other therapies to be adopted such as, cian. Over the years Ayurveda has become to Gandusha(herbal gargling), Akshitharpana(eye- a unique feature of Sri Lanka. The name Ayur- care), Karnapurna(ear-care), Shirovasthi(head veda is a name came from ancient Sanskrit lan- oil treatment) and Kati vasthi(back oil treatment. There are many Ayurveda treatments centres in Sri Lanka for locals and foreigners too. Hik- kaduwa, Horiwila Ayurveda, Siddhalepa Ayur- veda Health Resort, Ayurveda Holistic Health Resorts & Spa, Barberyn Reef Resort, Jetwing Ayurveda are some of best places for treat- ments in Sri Lanka. Developed over 300 years Sri Lanka’s system of Ayurveda is and indigenous form of traditi- onal medicines which never exist anywhere in the world in such culture. The world famous Sri Lanka’s Ayurveda treatments heal and rejuvena- te body and mind leading to a healthier long life. Ayurveda with meditation and yoga leads not only to body and mental wellness but spiri- tual wellness as well. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Ms. Dilini Ratnayake Market Manager – Germany 80, Galle Road | Colombo 3 | Sri Lanka Tel: +94-11-242 6900 (ext 407) Fax +94-11-244 0001 www.srilanka.travel [email protected] Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ms. Nelka Weerawardhardhane Niklasstrasse 19 | D-14163, Berlin | Germany Tel: +49-80909749 Fax-+49-03080909757 [email protected] [email protected] The season of butterflies in Sri Lanka Climb Adam’s Peak with thousands of butterflies during this season for a joyful and blessed new year (From December to June) The pilgrim season to the holy mountain Sri liefs of Hindu religion, it is called as Sivanoli Pa- Pada or Adam’s Peak begun the dawn of Undu- dam alias the light of God Shiva. According to vap‘ full moon day in December and ends on Catholic devotees, it is called as Adam’s Moun- the ‚Vesak‘ full moon day in May. During this tain. According to Islam devotees, it is called season, pilgrims in many religions as well as as Adam’s Foot alias Babadamalei. Therefore, the travelers ascend this mountain in good faith the Adam’s Peak can be cited as an extremely and interest to pay homage to the sacred foot- sacred place of every religion in Sri Lanka. Such mark which is reflected holy by the Buddhists, holy places respected by all religions are rare in Christians, Hindus and Moslems alike, accor- Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Adam’s Peak can be ding to their individual beliefs. With this tradi- cited as the top garland of flowers ( ) tion, this mountain become the one and only of national and religious peace. Holy Mountain venerated by different religious pilgrims in the world. Historical importance Sri paada Mountain is the altar where Lord The mountain was the landmark of the anci- Buddha’s Foot Prints were touched. It is an altar ent sea-faring Arabs, who came to Sri Lanka, honored by Buddhists since the era of B.C. (Be- to trade in gems, spices, ivory etc. At this oc- fore Christ). The Adam’s Peak was assigned to casion these Arabs have sighted the conical the Andiguru ( ) namely Arittakee Wen- mountain miles off shore and they have prayed du by King Second Rajasinghe after he was to God for having brought them safely to the found salvation the Shiva Religion. Accordin- island. They believed that on this mountain lay gly, effects from Hindu Religion had been oc- the sepulcher of Adam who is the first parent curred to the Adam’s Peak and it was a sacred of the human race. Buddhists believe that the place of Hindu devotees for about 150 years. footmark on the summit of Sri Pada is the foot print of Lord Buddha which has been marked The relationship with the Catholic religion to during his third visit to Kelaniya, 2,580 year ago this sacred place has been recorded in various as a relict worthy of veneration. ways by the Italian explorer, namely Marco Polo who travelled from Italy to China in the 13th In ancient times, the Western businessmen Century, a Roman, namely Valentine in the 14th called this country as Serendib and it was iden- Century, the Italian priest, namely Jowathhidi tified by the mountain range of Adam’s Peak. Marrinenaleli in 1348, an Italian namely Berthi- In Rajawaliya, the Princes Wijaya had kept this ma Ludovinord, a Dutchman namely Linsnor- Adam’s Peak in his mind as a road mark. The man, Portuguese namely Barbose, Kuvorose pilgrimage to Sri paada is an extremely sacred and Robeiro. An Arabian namely Iban Bathutha place to which Buddhists devoted and respec- arrived to Sri Lanka with the objective of wor- ted since an eternal time. According to the be- shiping the Adam’s foot situated in Sri paada Mountain.
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