Sri Lanka had continued to inspire and heal many who travelled to its shores ever since its existence was known to the world. Many who set foot on the island had considered it a part of a divine existence, Sri Lanka still continues to wrap its charm around its visitors, capturing their imagination with sights, sounds and flavors. Sri Lankan cuisines are a hidden treat to many while Ayurveda and meditation continues to heal the bodies and minds worn out with the cares of life.
The country’s native healing system, Ayurveda has been perfected over more than five thousand years. Based on herbs and diet, it was region’s only treatment method until the introduction of Western Medication in the 19th Century.
Ayurveda
Pink frangipani flowers float in terracotta bowls, their sweet fragrance a counterpoint to the earthy herbal notes of the oil being gently massaged into your feet and body. As you lie on a neem wood table, with dried neem leaves hanging from the ceiling to purify the air, you slip into that elusive state where body and mind are in complete harmony, the only reminder of the outside world being the soft sigh of the Indian Ocean in the background.
One of the world’s oldest forms of healing, Ayurveda — derived from the Sanskrit words for life (ayuh) and knowledge or science (veda) — originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and soon spread to Sri Lanka, where Sinhalese kings established Ayurveda treatment centres in the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
One of the world’s oldest forms of healing, Ayurveda — derived from the Sanskrit words for life (ayuh) and knowledge or science (veda) — originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and soon spread to Sri Lanka, where Sinhalese kings established Ayurveda treatment centres in the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
Yoga
yoga is a science of the mind; an ancient system of exercise that includes thousand of physical and mental exercises designed to strength and balances the body. Regvedanthe the nervure system, and concentrate the mind. Yoga integrates body and so that you can experience: inner peace.Yoga is not a religion. It is a technology and a discipline similar to martial arts. You can be of any faith of none, and still gain the healing benefits of yoga.Yoga is a superb stress – management technology and means of achieving personal excellence. Today yogic is widely used for many purposes. International competitive swimming teams use yogic breathing techniques to effective fill their lungs with Oxygen before they swim. Popular singers and actors use yogic techniques to enhance their physical performance and to combat the fatigue of exhaustive work schedules.
Cuisine
Colombo teems with restaurants that offer a spectrum of international gourmet and fusion cuisine. If the high-end fine dining isn’t what you are after then a number of deli’s offer good and reasonably priced fare. For a feel of local cuisine and roadside dining then, Colombo offers numerous roadside cafes that serve up the tantalising Kottu – a Sri Lankan favourite – stringhoppers, hoppers, pittu and rotti.
Colombo teems with restaurants that offer a spectrum of international gourmet and fusion cuisine. If the high-end fine dining isn’t what you are after then a number of deli’s offer good and reasonably priced fare. For a feel of local cuisine and roadside dining then, Colombo offers numerous roadside cafes that serve up the tantalising Kottu – a Sri Lankan favourite – stringhoppers, hoppers, pittu and rotti.
Shopping
Shopping in Sri Lanka, means international designer labels are not the only items on that ever increasing shopping list. Passion, quality and imaginative design, combined with more than a dash of marketing savvy, are the hallmarks of locally manufactured merchandise, must haves on the gift list as you leave the paradise isle.
The best of fabrics, clothing, homewares, wood carvings and brasswork are made by artisans in their own homes or craft centres, and are not mass produced for export and are one of a kind. The exquisite handicrafts of Sri Lanka, batik works, lace creations and the stunning jewellery in both modern and traditional designs provide yet another reason to visit the enchanted isle.
Shopping in Sri Lanka, means international designer labels are not the only items on that ever increasing shopping list. Passion, quality and imaginative design, combined with more than a dash of marketing savvy, are the hallmarks of locally manufactured merchandise, must haves on the gift list as you leave the paradise isle.
The best of fabrics, clothing, homewares, wood carvings and brasswork are made by artisans in their own homes or craft centres, and are not mass produced for export and are one of a kind. The exquisite handicrafts of Sri Lanka, batik works, lace creations and the stunning jewellery in both modern and traditional designs provide yet another reason to visit the enchanted isle.
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