Balapitiya

Best travel reports from Balapitiya

Arriving

It's 6:20 am and I overslept.😳 Never thought I'd say that during my vacation. I missed my first yoga class, which I was really looking forward to.😩 Oh well, I slept for almost...

A boat tour through the Madu River

Before we go out on the boat in the afternoon, I have another wonderful experience during my treatment. I sat somewhat lost in thought on my stool, savoring the aftereffects of...

Land and People

... you get to know them best when you travel alone. 💁🏼‍♀️ Although there are exceptions, as Claudia and Ralf show. I mentioned before that we understood each other right away...

A Panchakarma treatment

...calms the mind and detoxifies the body. Usually, I start the end of winter with a week of fasting. This time, I decided to do a Panchakarma treatment in Sri Lanka. Basically,...

Shirodhara - The Ayurvedic forehead oil pouring

Today I will receive my first forehead oil pouring. The forehead oil pouring, also known as Shirodhara, is a key component of Ayurvedic therapy. Those who have experienced this...

Purrakarma Preparation

Today, for example, I was listened to and I get my massages from Somerra.😉 A young man who appears very delicate but can still massage forcefully. Unfortunately, I only get a...

My 2nd day

... starts at 5.45 a.m. It's still dark and I first boil water to wake up. I put on my yoga clothes, grab my yoga mat, and head to the lobby. Chaminda de silva greets me...

Pradhanakarma

... or also called Vireka here, means elimination and nothing else than emptying oneself. 🚽🧻 I start my day as usual, but first I listen to the sounds from a nearby 🕌 on my...