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Stress is a killer. In the UK alone,
13 million working days were lost to stress-related illnesses
in 2002. That is twice the number in the late 1990s.
In our demanding, rushed, concreted, transport-clogged, cell-phone
environment, too often there seems no hope of escape. Senses
are assaulted. Tension grows. Our bodies begin to suffer.
Some people try to fight back with the help of prescription
pills and medicines. Others resort to alcohol or social drugs.
Both can come with damaging side-effects. Many more feel trapped
in a downward spiral, deluding themselves that stress is a necessary
side-effect of economic success.
Many of us dream of a relaxing fortnight on a tropical beach,
or a more active holiday in a warm climate. Sri Lanka can provide
such luxuries only too well.
But there is another world. Do you yearn for a natural, safe,
yet effective approach to well-being and good health? Do you
just want to de-stress, relax, and be pampered? Then welcome
to the world of Ayurveda.
Red Dot’s stress-busting holiday offers many remedies
– meditation,
acupuncture,
yoga
and aromatherapy
among them. We can offer you an insight into the beliefs of
Buddhism. But it is Ayurveda,
the oldest surviving medical sciences in the world, and practiced
in Sri Lanka for nearly 3,000 years, that lies at the core of
a holiday that aims to soothe your cares away.
Esoteric and completely natural, Ayurveda
is a system of holistic healing more relevant in today’s
world than ever before. It is strirring new excitement in the
West, with celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Madonna being
very devoted adherents.
If you don’t believe in popping pills – in just
treating the symptoms for short-term, superficial relief –
then an Ayurvedic holiday may be just what you are looking for.
Whether you hope to restore your health or you are just looking
for an indulgent de-stress holiday, or whether you want to get
in touch with your spiritual side, Sri Lanka is a perfect destination.
Many Sri Lankan hotels, be it in the hill country or beside
the beach, have added Ayurveda to their services and a relaxing
massage or aromatic bath is a great way to deal with any lingering
work stress. Specialised treatments to relieve stress and tension
can take three to 21 days and are tailor-made for a visitor’s
requirements.
Treatment in spas
starts at around £20 for a day’s rejuvenation to
£200-500 a week for intensive treatments. Choosing a spa
depends on whether you are looking for Ayurvedic immersion or
just a sideline to your beach or hill country holiday. We offer
a range of hotels to allow you to choose what suits you best.
Whether you yearn to cure a chronic disease or seek a life-changing
experience, Ayurveda offers a pleasurable glimpse of what Sri
Lanka has to offer. |
