{"id":630,"date":"2015-04-10T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T01:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=630"},"modified":"2025-08-19T00:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:23:23","slug":"travel-guide-wellness-activities-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-wellness-activities-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Guide: Wellness Activities in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Hit the pause button, for it is time to stop living in the hustle and bustle of your daily life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make it a point to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in your next travel trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have set your sights on visiting beautiful Sri Lanka, here are four retreats and centres&nbsp;that offer a selection of wholesome travel activities perfect for your wellness vacation:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-637\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ayurveda-Treatment-at-Barberyn-Resorts.jpg\" alt=\"Ayurveda Treatment at Barberyn Resorts\" class=\"wp-image-637\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayurveda Treatment at Barberyn Resorts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-wellness-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Ayurveda_Retreat_at_Barberyn_Resorts_Beruwala_Weligama\" >Ayurveda Retreat at Barberyn Resorts, Beruwala &amp; Weligama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-wellness-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Meditation_at_Nilambe_Meditation_Centre_Hill_Country\" >Meditation at\u00a0Nilambe Meditation Centre, Hill Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-wellness-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Yoga_Retreat_at_Ulpotha_Dambulla\" >Yoga Retreat at Ulpotha, Dambulla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayurveda_Retreat_at_Barberyn_Resorts_Beruwala_Weligama\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barberynresorts.com\/english\/index.html\">Ayurveda Retreat at Barberyn Resorts<\/a>, Beruwala &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/weligama\">Weligama<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hailed by Time Out magazine as one of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/travel\/features\/1225\/asias-best-yoga-retreats\">Asia&#8217;s best yoga retreats<\/a>, <strong>Barberyn Resorts&nbsp;<\/strong>serves&nbsp;as the ideal&nbsp;vacation spot for travellers keen on participating in&nbsp;Ayurveda retreats and holistic treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors will find a wealth of Ayurveda&nbsp;therapies&nbsp;available at the resort. A combination of therapies, such as body massages, herbal baths, medicated oil patches, decoctions and Ayurvedic nutrition&nbsp;are commonly used in the treatment of a particular condition. Immerse yourself in the retreat experience by&nbsp;joining&nbsp;other wellness activities such as chanting sessions, Buddhist Dharma classes, yoga classes and meditation sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-638\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Meditation-in-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Meditation in Sri Lanka\" class=\"wp-image-638\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meditation in Sri Lanka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meditation_at_Nilambe_Meditation_Centre_Hill_Country\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nilambe.net\/\">Meditation at\u00a0Nilambe Meditation Centre<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/kandy-hill-country\">Hill Country<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacation makers in search of a peace of mind may find their answer in a meditation retreat at <strong>Nilambe Meditation Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Hill Country, visitors can participate in a five day retreat at this renowned centre. &nbsp;Participants&nbsp;adhere to a strict schedule during their stay here. The day starts with a resounding gong, as visitors are woken up in the wee hours of the early morning. A series of meditation sessions follow throughout the rest of the day, intercepted by various tea and meal breaks. The evening ends on a contemplative note, as visitors may attend group discussions, chanting and group meditation sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-640\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ayurvedic-Head-Massage.jpg\" alt=\"Ayurvedic Head Massage\" class=\"wp-image-640\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayurvedic Head Massage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-642\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yoga-Retreat-at-Ulpotha.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga Retreat at Ulpotha\" class=\"wp-image-642\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yoga Retreat at Ulpotha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Retreat_at_Ulpotha_Dambulla\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ulpotha.com\/\">Yoga Retreat at Ulpotha<\/a>, Dambulla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your frenzied mind, frazzled nerves and tense body urges you for a break, heed your instincts and give yourself a well-deserved vacation. Venture to Dambulla and soak up the zen and serene atmosphere at <strong>Ulpotha<\/strong>. Set in a scenic environment, the grounds of Ulpotha contains&nbsp;a picturesque lake&nbsp;and lush, emerald greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-643\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Meals-at-Ulpotha.jpg\" alt=\"Meals at Ulpotha\" class=\"wp-image-643\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meals at Ulpotha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A yoga retreat at Ulpotha is a holistic experience encompassing other wellness aspects such as<strong> food, nutrition and Ayurveda treatments.<\/strong> During the retreat, participants will undertake&nbsp;two <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ulpotha.com\/ourcalendar.asp\">yoga sessions<\/a> each day, go for a one-on-one consultation with the resident Ayurveda doctor, venture out for full-day excursions and attend a massage therapy session once per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend your days in a carefree manner at Ulpotha. In between yoga classes and activities included in the program, visitors are free to lounge about languorously in the lush environs of the retreat. Go for a boat ride, relax against a daybed, head out for a guided walk or settle down in a hidden spot for a session of quiet contemplation and meditation. When it is time to satiate your rumbling tummy, make your way gleefully to the dining pavilion, for meal times are a pleasure here. Mindful eating is key, for it is a worthwhile experience to slowly&nbsp;savour your meals of hearty and delicious vegetarian fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hit the pause button, for it is time to stop living in the hustle and bustle of your daily life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make it a point to unwind, &hellip; <\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_excerpt -->","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":641,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136,176],"tags":[21,130,122],"class_list":["post-630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-travel-guide","tag-hill-country","tag-nature","tag-wellness","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4884,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions\/4884"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}