Amba Ayurveda Boutique Hotel

We’re small. With only ten guest rooms Amba offers guests a personalised and outstanding level of service. We offer Ayurveda for skeptics as well as for devotees. At Amba, we’re flexible and acknowledge that everyone has a unique approach to their health and well-being. We’re located off the beaten track. Amba is located a few kilometres outside of Ambalangoda, an authentic and thriving mid-sized Sri Lankan town. Amba is eco-friendly. With solar panels on our roof, an eco-sand sewage system, and a salt-water pool, we strive to keep our ecological impact to a minimum. There are no hidden costs. Our room rates include your choice of Pure, Spirit or Sceptic Experiences, exactly as described. This means no unexpected surprises when you check-out. Udul Ranjana De Silva has worked as an Ayurveda Therapist at the Lanka Princess Hotel for 10 years. He returned to his hometown of Balapitiya in 2011, to start a successful Ayurveda guesthouse. From 2012 to 2015, he has been the General Manager of Amba overseeing its construction and development. Since December 2015, he has been Head of Operations responsible for the entire process at Amba. Dr. Ruwangani holds a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from Kelaniya University, a diploma Certificate in Accupuncture and a post graduate diploma in Management in Ayurveda Hospital. Dr. Ruwangani has practiced in Ayurvedic Hotel in Germany as well as in Sri Lanka for nearly seventeen years. Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy of health and medicine that originates from then subcontinent. The name ‘Ayurveda’ consists of two words from the Sanskrit language: Ayur meaning ‘life’ and Veda meaning ‘knowledge’. Ayurveda, or ‘the knowledge of life’, emphasizes harmony of body, mind and spirit. Our certified Ayurveda physician and experienced therapists provide a professional and personalised approach for everyone, from Ayurveda believers to sceptics. Basic Philosophy A central concept of Ayurvedic medicine is the Tri-dosha theory. The three doshas derive from the Five Elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) and their related properties. Vata is composed of space and air, Pitta of fire and water, and Kapha of earth and water. The doshas express patterns of physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. Everyone embodies all three doshas but usually one or two types dominate each of us. Health exists when our doshas are balanced. When one dosha becomes aggravated, such as due to stress, an imbalance may occur resulting in changed physical and mental health. The objective of Ayurvedic treatments is to bring our doshas into equilibrium. This is achieved through daily treatments, including massages, a diet designed for each dosha-type, as well as meditation and Yoga.