Ayurvie Sigiriya

First Class

Ayurvie Sigiriya, a tranquil haven for renewal, is an architectural masterpiece inspired by Sri Lanka’s traditional homes. It shows how modern comfort can be achieved using traditional Sri Lankan earth-building techniques. Every building material is biodegradable, creating a natural and welcoming atmosphere indoors. The retreat sets new standards for sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka, avoiding plastic and instead using materials such as earth, wood, stone, natural dyes and traditional fabrics. A true paradise surrounded by nature, with views of one of the country’s most significant landmarks. Ayurvie Sigiriya offers a unique setting for an authentic Ayurvedic treatment programme in Sri Lanka. On request, your stay can be combined with a visit to sister hotel Ayurvie Weligama by the sea, bringing together cultural discoveries, restorative time and relaxed moments on the beach.

The Ayurvedic retreat lies in the shadow of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Set in the picturesque village of Audangawa, Ayurvie Sigiriya offers easy access to the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, important monastic complexes and temples such as the Dambulla Cave Temple and Ritigala Monastery, as well as numerous wildlife parks. Here, guests can experience authentic meditation techniques and the rich Buddhist culture of Sri Lanka.

At the resort’s open-air restaurant, enjoy carefully curated Ayurvedic cuisine. The menus are entirely vegetarian, made with organic whole foods and tailored by the Ayurvedic physician to balance your doshas while meeting your dietary and health needs. Most ingredients come from the resort’s large organic vegetable and herb garden.

Lead Ayurvedic physician Dr Hansika Cooray, together with Dr Nirmani Jayasinghe and a highly trained team of therapists, looks after your wellbeing. Following a personal consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic physician, who determines your predominant and secondary doshas (body constitution), Ayurvie offers guests a range of treatments. Daily treatments are then prescribed with the aim of restoring balance to your doshas. Your treatment programme is continually adapted to your individual needs through daily consultations. The four traditionally furnished treatment rooms, set amid rice fields and herb gardens, also support your recovery and encourage deep relaxation. The semi-open rooms are naturally ventilated, allowing the sounds of nature to drift in. Your Ayurvedic treatment plan is complemented by daily yoga and meditation sessions. Classes are suitable for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Treatments are also available at the sister hotel, Ayurvie Weligama. This allows you to begin your treatment at one hotel and complete it at the other, combining a cultural break, a treatment programme and a beach holiday.

Alongside traditional Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments, which revitalise body, mind and soul, the retreat offers activities that give you a glimpse of local traditions and culture. From cooking demonstrations and learning about the cultivation and harvesting methods used in the resort’s own gardens to walks, visits to the village temple for meditation and taking part in a traditional Dhane (alms-giving ceremony), these experiences enrich your stay at this Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka. A visit to the pottery workshop is highly recommended. Discover the secrets of the potter’s craft and create your own masterpiece. The potter mainly speaks his mother tongue, but staff are happy to help with translation.