Another milestone in Ayurveda
The retreat was ceremoniously inaugurated on 7th February 2020 at the hands of the Duchess of Rutland Mrs. Emma Manners, whose visit to the heart of Sri Lanka from the heart of England was facilitated by LYLIS Holistic Travels in Europe, in collaboration with Connaissance de Ceylan and Theme Resorts and Spas. The Duchess who is on an ayurvedic wellness tour in the country, is the first guest at ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ to experience the miracles of Sri Lankan Ayurveda Panchakarma, Buddhist meditation and Yoga.
Built adjoining the popular Resort ‘Aliya’, newly opened ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ is located on a picturesquely perched land in Avudangawa off the main Habarana Road the midst of captivating countryside by the lake. Adjoining the lake is a paddy field whose crops sway to the tune of the light breeze that sweeps through them. Little feathery flocks chirping on Passion creepers that weigh down with delicious tropical goodness. Thus is the setting of Ayurvie
Sigiriya, an idyll of rejuvenation where one could lose oneself in the luscious nature, only to self-discover in an experiential journey of Ayurvedic Panchakarma.
Following the successful journey of ‘Ayurvie Weligama’, the second addition to the ‘Ayurvie’ series by Theme Resorts and Spas, ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ is a well-worth investment of time, research and innovation that redefines Ayurveda tourism of Sri Lanka’ said Chandra Wickramasinghe, the Chairman of Theme Resorts and Spas.
‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ offers a range of treatments to their guests after one-on-one consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic Physician, who determines the predominant and secondary forms of energy that constitutes in the body (Doshas); as either Vata, Pita, Kapha or a combination of these. Daily treatments are then prescribed with the aim of rebalancing theDoshas.
The treatments offered will be the same as those offered at Ayurvie Weligama, letting one experience a vacation of wellbeing; commencing treatment at one hotel and completing in the other.
Built around a beautiful organic garden and paddy fields, all meals served to the guests at ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ will be prepared after consultation with the in-house ayurvedic physician, who prescribes the meals in accordance with the predominant and secondary Dosha conditions of one’s body. While the ayurvedic science strictly insist on a vegetarian or a vegan diet, each mouth-watering dish placed before you at Ayurvie is a proud outcome of organic fruits and vegetables produced in their own home garden. Carefully prepared to complement Vata, Pita and Kapha body constitutions, the primary focus of each meal is the positive enhancement of the health of the guest.
The retreat features a beautifully positioned swimming pool overlooking the paddy fields and a yoga mandapa built in the milieu of immaculate natural environment offering a pantropic elevated view of the great open expanse. From traditional live music playing at the restaurant area to the atelier of traditional pottery where guests can try their hands at creativity and craftsmanship, Ayurvie Sigiriya offers a sprightly experience to those who seek to rediscover themselves basking in ayurvedic goodness, surrounded by immaculate countryside.
Pix by Nissanka Meegoda