Location
This world-renowned health resort is Sri Lanka’s oldest and most established Ayurvedic centre, situated right on the beautiful beach at Beruwela, on Sri Lanka’s western coast approximately 2 hours from Colombo airport.
Rooms
The resort has undergone recent renovation and there are 6 categories of rooms, 75 in total; a few of these are air-conditioned, although air-conditioning is not recommended for those undertaking Ayurvedic treatments. All rooms have en-suite facilities. There are no televisions in the rooms, in keeping with your stay being a totally peaceful time and in order to benefit from quiet reflection. Many guests are travelling on their own; it is your choice whether to spend time alone (or with your partner/family) or socialise in a larger group.
The rooms themselves, having just been refurbished, are very comfortable and simply furnished with wooden beds and dressing tables, and white linen that blows in the breeze once you open your shutters to the views of the ocean that most rooms have. There are even newer rooms that are circular in shape, almost on the beach itself with small verandas to sit on and while away the day.
Ayurveda
The Ayurvedic centre benefits from 20 years' experience. When you arrive you will have an assessment by the Ayurvedic doctor and then an individual treatment plan will be designed for you. Ayurvedic medicine focuses on the cause of disorders rather than just the symptoms. Many ailments can be relieved including: arthritis, skin conditions, nervous disorders, digestive complaints, sinusitis, and conditions caused by stress. Treatments may include oil massages, Shirodara (an extremely relaxing treatment where oil is dripped onto the ‘third eye' area (forehead), herbal baths and acupuncture, amongst others. You will also be recommended to follow an Ayurvedic diet throughout your stay. The recommended length of stay, for effective
results is 2 weeks. For more lasting effects, including weight loss, 3-4 weeks is recommended.
Yoga is included free of charge (as is meditation) and is considered an excellent complement to Ayurvedic medicine and healing. Traditional Hatha Yoga is practised with Pranayama (breathing).
Enjoy a life-changing couple of weeks combined with an exotic beach holiday.
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Hotel Facts
Accommodation
The accommodation has been extensively renovated and upgraded and consists of the following:
- 75 guest rooms with double beds or twin beds
- Accommodation range from clusters of beach and garden front rooms (groups of 2, 4 and 6 rooms) with some rooms on stilts and rooms on two levels. Accommodation is also available in two main buildings set in the lush resort gardens.
- All guest rooms have en-suite toilet with bath or shower, balcony or terrace, ceiling fans, mosquito nets and telephones. Air conditioning is available in some rooms.
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
- Classic Beach Front Rooms
- Air Conditioned Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Classic Garden Rooms
- Standard Rooms
Ayurveda Healthcare Facilities
Ayurvedic Health Centre, open daily
- Resident Ayurvedic physicians
- Visiting Specialists
- Therapists
- Decoction specialists
- Pharmacist
- Dieticians
- Treatment Rooms, including steam baths and herbal baths
- Acupuncture
- Pharmacy & Dispensary (for Herbal Medicines)
- Herb Garden for relaxation during treatments
- German language interpreters
Sports & Recreation
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Lectures on Ayurveda
- Cooking demonstrations
- Periodic Ayurvedan Training courses
- Cultural activities
Services & Facilities
- Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Sunshine Restaurant on the beach, al fresco dining
- Oriental Collection Gift Shop
- Tailoring service
- Gems& Jewellery Shop
- Library and TV room
- Billiards (pool table)
- Conference rooms
- Swimming in the natural sea lagoon
- Short excursions around Beruwala
- Tours around Sri Lanka
- Tickets to seasonal religious parades
Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Spa Menu
Ayurveda treatment:
Shamana Chikitsa, Shodana Chikitsa
The purification process has three stages:
Purva Karma (pre- purification), Pradhana Karma (main purification), Paschath Karma (post purification)
Individual ayurveda treatment plan:
Abhyanga Shareera Body Massage, Abhyanga Shareera Head Massage, Acupuncture, Akshitaroana, Decoctions, Facial Treatment, Herbal Bath, Herbal Steam Bath, Herbal Steam Inhalation, Nasya Karama (Nasal treatment), Pinda Sweda Nawara Kizi (Fermentation), Pizhichil Sarvangadhara (Body Oil Bath), Purification Therapy (Rakhtha Mokshana Karma), Oil Picho, Shirodhara, Shiro Vasti, Vamana Karma (Emesis Therapy), Vereka Karma (Purificatory Purgation Therapy), Vasti Karma (Enema Therapy)
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