Rua Ceylon Wellness

Komfort

Rua Ceylon is a small, charming Ayurveda retreat in the gentle hills of Kandy, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical nature. The peaceful setting makes it easy to unwind and leave everyday life behind for a while.

The retreat places great importance on a warm, family-like atmosphere. With only a small number of rooms, it offers a personal setting where guests quickly feel welcome and well cared for. An Ayurvedic doctor and a dedicated team provide attentive support throughout your stay, tailoring treatments, meals and accompanying activities to your individual needs. Rua Ceylon is a place for anyone looking to set aside time for themselves and who values a peaceful, personal setting with individual care.

Rua Ceylon is in a peaceful setting just outside Kandy, offering a relaxing retreat surrounded by greenery. Gentle hills and tropical scenery create an ideal backdrop for rest, Ayurveda and yoga. The centre of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, is only about a 30-minute drive away and easy to reach. At the same time, you can enjoy a welcome distance from the bustle of the city. The property is in a quiet residential area with an almost village-like feel. Fresh air, lush gardens and natural tranquillity create a particularly relaxing atmosphere.

At Rua Ceylon, the cuisine is rooted in Ayurvedic principles. Meals are tailored to your dosha type (Vata, Pitta or Kapha), helping to support your wellbeing, digestion and energy levels.

The cuisine is predominantly vegetarian or vegan and centres on fresh, local ingredients such as vegetables, lentils and coconut. Many dishes are naturally gluten-free. The food is thoughtfully light and easy to digest, making it an ideal complement to the Ayurvedic treatments. Breakfast includes traditional herbal porridge (Kola Kanda), fresh seasonal fruit and warm local dishes. Ayurvedic herbal teas are available throughout the day to stimulate the metabolism and support the body’s natural detoxification processes. Freshly squeezed juices made with local ingredients provide a further natural source of vitamins.

The Ayurveda centre at Rua Ceylon covers approximately 120 m² and has four treatment rooms. An experienced Ayurvedic doctor and a team of four therapists provide personalised care to support your wellbeing.

Treatments are based on the principles of traditional Ayurveda and tailored to your dosha type and personal needs. Following a thorough initial consultation, an individual treatment plan is drawn up. The programme includes classic treatments such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (warm oil poured over the forehead), Pinda Sweda (herbal poultice massage), Nasya (nasal cleansing), Swedana (steam bath) and Udwartana (powder massage). These treatments may help with issues such as stress, sleep problems, tension and digestive complaints, while supporting relaxation and regeneration as part of a holistic approach.

Yoga is an integral part of the daily programme at Rua Ceylon and complements the Ayurvedic treatments. Sessions take place in the morning, offering a pleasant start to the day. The programme includes a range of yoga styles, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Aerial, Kundalini and Yoga Nidra. The sessions are complemented by Pranayama breathing exercises and meditation, which promote inner calm and balance. Practice usually takes place in peaceful, open surroundings, allowing you to connect with nature and begin the day with views of the landscape. The exercises are tailored to participants’ individual needs and ability, so both beginners and more experienced practitioners can find something suitable.

A pool offers a relaxing place to unwind between treatments, while cookery classes, Ayurveda talks and training sessions introduce you to local cuisine and the Ayurvedic way of life. The nearby city of Kandy offers cultural highlights such as the famous Temple of the Tooth, one of the most important Buddhist sites, as well as the idyllic Kandy Lake. Markets, small shops and museums also offer fascinating insights into local life. The surrounding area is equally captivating, with its blend of nature and spirituality: visit the Kundasale Meditation Centre and the Bahirawakanda Buddha statue, or explore the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and the Hanthana Mountains. Nature walks and excursions to waterfalls complete your stay.