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"Suwa Sadhana Ayurveda" Rejuvenation Programmes immerse you in the full benefits of Ayurvedic treatments. Beginning with an initial consultation, our Ayurvedic specialists will design an individualised course of medicinal spa therapies to meet the needs of your mind, body and lifestyle.
A fully holistic experience. Rejuvenation guests typically stay in the Warichchi Village accommodation and dine on Ayurvedic cuisine.
Details of 7, 10 and 14 day Programmes:
Day 1:
- Arrival at Colombo Airport
- Welcome on Arrival and Transfer to Amaya Lake , Dambulla
- Check-In
- Ayurvedic Centre Orientation, Diagnosis of Body Constitution
- Planning of Individual Treatment Schedule
- Herbal Bath
Day 2 to Day 7/10/14 :
- Morning Exercise
- After-Breakfast Ayurvedic Treatment Session
- Evening Exercise
Day 8/11/15 :
- Breakfast at hotel
- Late evening transfer to Airport in time for the departure flight Or Beach stay / Onward travel
Treatments will be selected from following according to each person's health and body constitution:
Abhyanga
This is a special graded unique Ayurvedic technique treatment where the body is massaged with oil. It mainly works with the Prana or the life force/energy. This is offered only for the guests who are on 7-30 days treatment programmes. The time duration is 60 min. The medicated oil is individually selected according to the body constitution and the body condition.
Shirsha Taila Vimardana (Head Massage)
Head, neck and shoulder massage is given for 10 - 20 min. The head is included among the special places for oil treatment in the ancient texts.
Vaktra Vimardana (Facial Massage)
Face massage with herbal oil, 10 - 20 min.
Vaktra Chikitsa (Facial Treatment)
Face massage with herbal oil and treatment with udvartana (medicinal mask) and steam. The time duration 20-30 min. Herbal medicines which are specially good for the skin such as Sandalwood, Turmeric and Aloe are used for the treatment.
Pada Abhyanga
Pada abhyanga is given for 20-30 min to the foot followed by a steam treatment. Although this treats only the foot, the effect is on the total body. The foot is also a special place for oil treatment.
Shirodhara
This treatment drips warm oil in a continuous stream on the forehead. The oil flows from a vessel hung approximately 6-8 inches above the forehead. The place in the forehead to which the stream of oil is made to drip is an important place in the energy flow (a chakra). Treatment is given for 20-60 min and is usually given for 2-5 days of a Rejuvenation Programme. Approximately 2.5 l of oil is used for each treatment. The oils used are made with herbs that pacify vata, calm and nourish the nervous system and open the vital energy channels in the head. Shirodhara has a very special place in Ayurvedic treatment.
Sarvangadhara (Pizijil)
This is the dropping of oil all over the body with gentle massage. This serves as a snehana (medicinal oil) as well as swedana (heat/sweating purification) treatment. About 2.5 l of medicated oil is used. The treatment is given for 45-90 min. Sarvangadhara is usually included for 3-7 days in Rejuvenation programme.
Pindasveda (Medicinal bolus treatment)
Massage is given with a bolus of an herbal preparation and followed by oil application. Pindasveda a type of heat treatments and one of the best methods used treat join pains. Treatment takes 45-60 min.
Navarakizi (Rice bolus treatment)
This is a special type of bolus treatment in which the bolus is made with rice boiled in herbal decoction and milk. This is also a heat treatment. It improves muscle tone and nourishes the muscle.
Apart from the above main treatments, Gandusha (Herbal gargling), Akshitarpana (Eye care), Karnapurna (Ear care), Shirovasthi (Head Oil treatment), Kati vasthi (Back oil treatment) and other therapies may also be included as part of your specially designed programme.
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