Villa Velmarie is a six room old colonial property, originally built during the dutch colonization of Sri Lanka and since renovated with modern fittings in 2014 into a premier yoga and Ayurveda retreat.
Located Beruwala, one of the most prominent coastal cities of Sri Lanka and only within a 60 minutes’ drive from the capital city, Colombo is Villa Velmaire. A Dutch colonial property boasting fine architecture surrounded by an acre of coconut palms and lush greenery. The holiday home consists of six double bedrooms with all amenities and comforts required for a comfortable stay. Whether you are looking for a holiday bungalow for a short stay in down-south Sri Lanka or a truly comforting Ayurveda getaway in Sri Lanka, Villa Velmaries is the ideal choice.
The fundamental theory Ayurveda follows is the need for a proper diet also know as ” ahara”. The term diet has come to meet the reduction of the quantity eaten and some diets also encourages starvation. Ayurveda focuses on eating the right food at the right time in the right quantity.
Our program focuses a lot of attention on metabolic rate and how we can improve our body’s natural metabolic rate. We also place emphasis on detoxing,digestive cleaning and removal of toxins which aid in long term weight loss.
A simple adjustment like starting the day with a hot lime water preparation goes a long way. Through the use of food, oils , therapies and ayurveda medicine and a set routine we aim to recondition the body into a weight loss zone.
Ayurveda emphasizes prevention and health promotion, and provides treatment for disease.
Doctor samaraweera hails from generations of ayurvedic doctors and his family has been treating patients using ayurveda for 100’s of years.
We treat the follwing diseases :- neurological, arthritis, parkinsons, spondylitis, anemia, running nose, hemorrhoids, back pain, ulcers, insomnia, obesity
Please note cure and prevention will depend on clients reaction to ayurveda
Our basic Ayurveda program starts with an introductory to Ayurveda. This is ideal for those seeking to have a healthy leisure holiday. Those seeking an introduction to an holistic new way to life will enjoy the benefits of our program.
This is very similar to the relax and rejuvenate program but is altered to to treat people who have high stress levels in day to day lifestyle.
Stress is a leading cause of a variety of illnesses including depression, anxiety ,insomnia and heart disease.
Our therapy plan aims to reduce stress levels and also shield our guest from the ill effects caused by chronic stress.
Aimed at releasing all the toxins in the body special care is taken with regard to the food plan to avoid over taxing digestive system and to allow smooth purification.
Be prepared to drink a lot of water as its used as a key element in channeling out the toxins of the body.
As a general rule it is said in Ayurveda that vata imbalances contribute to anxiety, fear , mental instability, Pitta imbalance may give rise to anger and irritability. Kapha imbalance may lead to lethargy and depression.
Apart from using therapies, breathing exercises and a food plan we also try and come up with a daily routine for you to follow when you go back home.
Mind hacks like acceptance and a gratitude list is taught and strongly recommended to be used at home.
Villa Velmarie contains six double bed rooms that are refurbished with modern amenities to ensure complete comfort for the guests. Equipped with Air conditioning, hot and cold water, bath towels, bottled water, cable TV, housekeeping, and room service we are also able to provide additional services on request.
Our talented and experienced chefs are able to prepare mouth-watering dishes to suit each and every guest’s personal preference and taste. We serve traditional Sri Lankan cuisine as well as Western and Eastern dishes that are flavorful, fresh and scrumptious.
For those who are on the Ayurveda package, special meals are prepared with careful attention to detoxing and overall physical well-being with the use of best ingredients. We also make sure the methods of preparation are carefully explained to those who are willing to incorporate the healthy Ayurvedic cooking methods into their everyday diet.