Villa Velmarie Yoga & Ayurveda House

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An Ayurvedic therapy at Villa Velmarie can help you achieve enhanced relaxation, reduced stress, weight loss, improved sleep, and better digestion. The recommended stay duration varies based on the condition, with a minimum of 14 nights. The focus of the therapy is tailored by an experienced Ayurvedic doctor to suit your dosha type and personal goals, depending on your response to the treatments and herbal medicine.

Key focuses of the therapy include Rejuvenation, Anti-Stress & Exhaustion or Detox from 7 nights, Weight Management or Panchakarma from 14 nights, and a Panchakarma Healing Therapy from 21 nights. Panchakarma is ideal for conditions such as: Arthritis, Psoriasis, Acne, Gastritis, Constipation, Obesity, Insomnia, Sinusitis, Spondylosis, Parkinson's, Anaemia, Back Pain, Paralysis, Angina Pectoris, Ulcers (14-28 nights)

• Ayurvedic Full Board
• All-Day Herbal Tea
• Initial, Follow-Up, and Final Consultations with an Ayurvedic Doctor and Creation of a Personalised Treatment Plan
• Daily Ayurvedic Treatments (approx. 120 mins), e.g., Shirodhara Forehead Oil Flow, Herbal Steam Bath, Foot Massage
• Daily Yoga & Meditation (approx. 60 mins)
• Weekly Meditation Session
• Ayurvedic Medicine as Part of the Therapy
• Weekly Cooking Workshop
• Use of Outdoor Pool and Wi-Fi

Please be aware of the contraindications associated with Ayurveda therapy.

Travel companions without treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.

Immerse yourself in the world of Ayurveda!

During a 10-day Ayurveda training for beginners, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to Ayurvedic nutrition, medicine, and treatments such as Shirodhara, partial and full-body massages. The training takes place at Villa Velmarie and at the Ayurveda clinic of an experienced Ayurvedic doctor. Morning sessions provide you with fundamental Ayurvedic knowledge, the doshas, Ayurvedic remedies, and nutrition. In the evenings, you will apply this knowledge in practical workshops, including Ayurvedic cooking classes, relaxation techniques, and insights into an Ayurvedic medical practice. After 10 intensive days of theory and practice, you will conclude the training with a practical exam and take away valuable knowledge for your body, mind, and daily life.

• Stay in an apartment (approx. 5 minutes walk from Villa Velmarie)
• Full board (predominantly vegetarian)
• 10-day course
• Daily yoga/meditation (approx. 1 hour).

Program Schedule

Day 1

• Introduction "What is Ayurveda", the history of Ayurveda, explanation of the elements (120')
• Technique of head massage, demonstration by a therapist (120')

Day 2

• Explanation of the Doshas Vata, Pita, and Kapha (120')

• Technique of neck, shoulder, and arm massage, demonstration by a therapist (120')

Day 3

• Prakruthi (initial consultation)
• Beginning life according to Ayurveda standards
• Determination of body constitution (Doshas)
• Technique of back and chest massage, demonstration by a therapist (120')

Day 4

• Purva Karma (preparation) and Panchakarma (detox and cleansing treatment), the five steps of Panchakarma (120')
• Technique of leg and foot massage, demonstration by a therapist (120')

Day 5

• Abhyanga massage (Ayurvedic oil massage), steam bath, and fermenting of food (120')
• Practical exercise Abhyanga, steam bath, and fermentation (120')

Day 6

• Shirodhara, Shirovasti, oil science (120')
• Instructions on Shirodhara forehead flow and Shirovasti head treatment (120')

Day 7

• Visit to an Ayurveda pharmacy and the Ayurveda Museum (120')
• Consultation with an Ayurveda doctor at the Medical Center (approx. 15 mins away)

Day 8

• Introduction to Sri Lankan spices
• Benefits of spices according to body constitution
• Cooking class (60')

Day 9

• Nutrition according to body constitution (foods and diet according to Doshas)
• How to make a floral bath, demonstration by a therapist

Day 10

• Theoretical exam
• Visit to Kalutara Bodhiya
• Visit to a vegetable store and explanation of the properties/effectiveness of various vegetables

The programme spans 10 days and 9 nights. Please note that activities are also scheduled on the 10th day. An additional night without therapy content or treatments is optionally available. Ayurveda treatments can be booked on site.

Travel companions without treatments are welcome and can be booked via SpaDreams.