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Imagine that you survive one week without alcohol, soft drinks, caffeine, TV, WiFi, junk food, meat, dairy and cold drinks. Would you survive? Would you enjoy the experience of an Ayurveda retreat? One of Sri Lanka’s pioneering wellness retreats, Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort offers authentic Ayurvedic experiences in a luxurious seaside setting. On the southern coast in Weligama, the resort is close to the historic fort town of Galle, providing an excellent base for exploring Sri Lanka, and your own mind, body and soul.
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What is Ayurveda Medicine?
Ayurvedic medication literally translated, Ayurveda means the “Science of Life” in Sanskrit. It originated over 5000 years ago and was passed down from generation to generation before being formally recorded in ancient scripts. It is a traditional healing system the respects the human individuality and in it’s application it takes into account that each person’s health is made up of harmonious interaction of the body, mind and living environment. Ayurveda seeks to prevent and heal diseases and their symptoms, strengthen the immune system, increase the body’s general well being and vitality and delay the aging process.
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Ayurvedic Food & Drink
Overall Ayurveda recommends a fundamentally vegetarian diet, and believes cooked vegetables in particular to provide the most nutritional value. Eating nutritious food is one of the main ideas behind the Ayurvedic system of healing, and is viewed as a complementary natural medicine. The quality and ingredients of your meals is as equally as important as the time allocated to the meal’s digestions. Liquids also play a key role in an Ayurvedic compliant diet, and it is important to drink as much warm water as possible which is meant to support and detoxify the body.
Famous Ayurveda Treatments
The word ‘treatment’ may conjure up a hospital like facility, with cold white walls – but that is simply not the case which it comes to Ayurveda health retreats. Ayurveda physical treatments have 2 main functions: 'Shamana Chikista' is the treatment of illnesses already arisen through internal and external therapies; and Shodana Chikista which is the prevention of illness and improvement of well being by purification and is a 3 step process:
- “purva karma” is per-purification (getting the body prepared for purification)
- “pradhana karma” (panchakarma) is the 5 main techniques of purification
- “paschath karma” is post-purification and rejuvenation.
Ayurveda internal treatments consist of both good nutrition and herbal concoctions which come in the form of tablets, liquids, and pastes and are prescribed at regular intervals throughout the day.
Shirodhara therapy in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
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Why You Visit an Ayurveda Retreat in Sri Lanka?
Traditionally, most people have visited an Ayurveda resort to obtain assistance with a specific problem, disease or illness which can include anything from ache and arthritis to high blood pressure, mental stress, obesity and weight loss. A full list of conditions that are receptive to Ayurvedic treatments can be found here. Ayurveda retreats become popular with the burned-out, highly stressed people whom are simply a victim of modern-day life. A step-up from a traditional yoga retreat or meditation retreat, a visit to an Ayurveda resort is a wellness retreat experience reserved for those who want to re-start, refresh and re-energize their bodies with a view to living a better life at the completion of their stay. Booking into a Ayurveda resort, participants are either giving themselves the best chance possible to make a long lasting positive change in their lives – or giving their body some time and attention as a respite from this busy world. Short term or long term, practicing Ayurveda can only be a good thing.
Why You Should Choose 'Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Retreat'
Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort is completely dedicated to healing the mind and body through the strict practice of Ayurveda. Immediately upon arrival, each guest has a consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor, who prescribes an individually tailored program of daily massage treatments, diet, and fresh herbal medicines to detox, de-stress, bring the body back to total wellness as well as balance the mind. There is a air of calm and serenity throughout the grounds and it feels
like a place a relaxation and healing. Perfect for getting away from the
busy modern world and giving yourself time to focus on yourself.
Yoga Pavillion in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
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Location of Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
Situated beachside, Barberyn Resort’s idyllic coastal setting adds to its tropical appeal. Located in Weligama approximately two hour’s drive from Sri Lanka’s Colombo Airport, the retreat is surrounded by lush foliage and overlooking the Indian ocean.
The Rooms in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
There are three different sizes of rooms available at Barberyn Beach, standard, deluxe and deluxe studio. Each room is simply but elegantly decorated and has a balcony overlooking the villa type garden that leads to the ocean. The en-suite rooms are bright and airy with ceiling fans and mosquito nets around the four poster beds. Rooms with air conditioning are available but it is advised against artificial air for the duration of your treatment. There are no TV’s, radios or WiFi access in the room, therefore visitors are encouraged to embrace the quite, and have the natural sounds of the nearby Indian ocean act as the soundtrack to one’s stay. For those that need access to the outside world, there is a WiFi connection at reception and in the library.
Beach front rooms
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The Facilities in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
The Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort has a range of facilities available to guests including:- Ayurveda Health & Treatment Center
- Swimming pool overlooking the Indian ocean
- Yoga and Meditation Pavilion with Sunrise and Sunset yoga classes
- Off-site excursions including city and temple tours
- Weekly food presentation and cooking class
- Library & Reading room
- Sea-view Dining hall
- Shrine Room
Infinity pool in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
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The Ayurvedic Treatments & How It Works
An Ayurvedic treatment plan is designed for each guest following your initial consultation with the on-site doctors. The doctors conduct an two Ayurvedic consultations with you (on and the start and end of your treatment) which will check your vitals, discuss your general health & lifestyle and address any specific complaints or concerns you may have. At this time they will also assess your dosha’s; the results of this consultation will map out your treatment plan and dietary requirements for the duration of your stay.
Ayurveda therapy in Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
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Traditional Eastern treatments and holistic
therapies
Executed in its Ayurvedic health centre, the wellness programme at Barberyn revolves around traditional eastern treatments and holistic therapies that bring guests back into physical, mental and spiritual balance. Beginning with a thorough consultation with one of the resort’s resident doctors, each ‘Panchakarma (detoxification) programme starts with a purification prescription of Ayurvedic spa treatments (including massage, steams, soaks and scrubs) and ‘medicine’ in the form of herbal tinctures and tonics. Those seeking deeper internal cleansing can also try ‘Virechana Karma’ (purgation therapy) and ‘Vasti Karma’ (medicated enema therapy). Barberyn also hosts regular 10-day yoga and meditation retreats with various international teachers. Ayurveda internal treatments consist of both good nutrition and herbal concoctions which come in the form of tablets, liquids, and pastes and are prescribed at regular intervals throughout the day.
Ayurveda pots
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Physical treatment plan
Physical treatment plan which will include daily rounds of various therapies which often start with acupuncture and an Ayurvedic synchronized oil massage followed by the application of herbal pastes, steam and herbal baths. Treatments can also include steam inhalation, herbal oil baths, facial and nasal treatments, purgative therapies and blood letting. You can read all about the treatment methods prescribed at Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort here.
Oil therapy
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Dining Card
You’ll also be given a dining card to be placed on your table and which will detail any specific meals or drinks you are to be served. This card helps the restaurant staff know what to serve you, and helps the dietician advise what items from the buffet are good or bad for you to eat. In addition to this the on-site apothecary will set to work creating Ayurvedic medicines from a combination of natural herbs, paste’s and plants, known as decoctions. These medicines will complement the physical and nutritional therapies in helping to detoxify and balance your dosha's and come in the form of liquids, tablets and pastes.
The Healthy Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served from the dining room on the third floor of the treatment building with views stretching out to the Indian Ocean. Meals are either served buffet style or from a set menu, with variations made where your treatment plan dictates. For buffet meals there are a range of cooked vegetables, red and brown rice, potatoes or bread products and a range of salad ingredients alongside fruits, nuts and desserts, which a heavy focus on vegetarian cuisines. For those that cannot bear the thought of a meal without meat, there is often one choice of ‘traditional protein, typically in the form of fish or chicken. Set menu meals occur a couple of times a week, one night being a showcase of traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Each meal is served with your choice of tea (herbal or flavored - and in keeping with the requirement to drink predominantly hot/warm drinks throughout your stay) and a freshly squeezed juice combination as prescribed by the doctor.
Green Soup
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Healthy meas
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On your final day at the Ayurveda retreat you’ll visit with the doctor
again who will re-check your vitals and compare them to your arrival
readings whilst discussing any changes you have noticed or questions or
concerns you have. You’ll also be given a final packet of concoctions to
pack and take with you to help continue your Ayurveda treatment at
home.
A Typical Day at Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort
06.00-07.30 am – Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga* at the purpose built yoga pavilion with views of the ocean06.30-07.30 am – First round of internal decoctions
07.30-08.00 am – Buffet Breakfast + any liquid concoctions to be taken with meals
08.00-11.00 am – Ayurveda Treatments: Acupuncture followed by Massage (therapies have been prescribed)
01.00 pm – Buffet Lunch + any liquid concoctions to be taken with meals : 4 hours after physical treatments there is possibility to swim in the ocean or on-site salt-water swimming pool, or take an afternoon excursion to the local town and temples.
04.00 pm – Second round of internal decoctions.
6.00-07.00 pm – Sunset Ayurvedic Yoga on the roof.
07.30 pm – Set Menu or Buffet Dinner + any liquid concoctions to be taken with meals
09.00 pm – Take your before bed decoctions.
*Yoga sessions run at sunrise and sunset each day but are not compulsory.
Over the years, Barberyn built a strong reputation and a loyal following of return guests purely through word of mouth. Recognized as the pioneer of Ayurvedic healing resorts, Barberyn is also known as the most authentic Ayurvedic resorts in Sri Lanka, in a league of its own compared to newer and gimmicky “Ayurvedic spas”, offering no more than a few herbal oil massages.
Last Updated on: 2019/05/30
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