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Ay u r v e d a B e a c h R e s o rtt a l a l l a , SR I l a n k a

The Jewel of Ayurveda
Surya Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort is acknowledged world-wide asa shining jewel amongst ayurveda centres, famed for its authentic,
comprehensive panchakarma cure, legendary care and generous
hospitality.
Established in 1995 by Mr Sunil Siyaguna, a pioneer tour operator /hotelier in Sri Lanka, it was one of the first ayurveda beach resorts
to cater exclusively for panchakarma cure guests. It is situated on
the extreme south coast of Sri Lanka, away from the traditional mass
tourism areas, creating a unique ambience for the discerning guest
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features• Absolute beach frontage with direct access to a stunning bay whose clear blue waters are ideal
for swimming during the European Winter. This is one of the last beach boy / seller free bays along
this coast.
• Villa style, elegant architecture featuring 5 separate buildings to ensure maximum guest privacy.
• 35 tastefully furnished, spacious rooms with large balconies / terraces, all with sea and / or gardenview.
• A large, lushly vegetated garden offering palm – shaded relaxation amidst a variety of wildlife including monkeys, iguanas and many types of birds & butterflies. Alternatively, you can bask in fullsun on the deck of our newly renovated fresh water swimming pool.
With such relaxed, natural surroundings and a hand picked, highly trained staff renowned for theircare, discipline and attention to detail, our guests are perfectly placed to enjoy and reap the full
benefits of their cure. No wonder then that 75 – 80% of our guests at any time are either repeat
guests or have been recommended by satisfied clients!

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Ayurveda /Panchakarma

Purvakarma (Pre-treatment)

The objective of ayurveda [translated as “holisticknowledge of life’] is to establish prime healthphysically, mentally and spiritually throughcorrect, thorough knowledge of healthy living.
This philosophy includes a scientific system ofmedicine aimed at restoring well-being throughcleaning and rejuvenation – panchakarma. Asa result of this detoxification, the cause of anillness is removed and the balance of the bioenergies of vata, pitta and kapha is restored.
There are 5 procedures which constitutepanchakarma. These 5 karmas :- vamana,
virechena,nasya,
vasthi(basti)andrakthamakshan (blood-letting; not practised
at Surya Lanka) are administered in 3 stages

Transports toxic substances within the bodyto places from which they can be expelled via
the natural body openings during the cleansing
process. This includes internal oleation(snehenam), steam and massages with specificoils. It is important that this process is fully
done otherwise the cleansing process will not
be complete and the body will not be rid of its
toxins.

Pradhanakarma(Primary-treatment)
The actual elimination of the toxic substances
via basti, virechena, nasya and vamana. Someof these treatments require dietary adjustments
in order to work efficiently.

Pashatakarma (post treatment)
Includes dietary adjustments, regeneration
therapies and medicines.

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our cure programs

Surya Lanka’sPanchakarma
SystemIntensive Cure
The level chosen by 85 – 90% of our guests.
This cureprovides a complete cleansing/ detoxification of the body followed by
rejuvenation therapies (medicines anddietary adjustments).
Please refer to the table on page 6 for a“typical” intensive level cure programme fora 2 and 3 week stay. This is an indication oftypes of treatment and intensity only and willvary from guest to guest depending on theirindividual medical condition.

Our panchakarma has its roots in the ancient
Sanskrit texts on Ayurveda via the knowledge
and training given to our staff by 2 well respected
Indian Ayurveda Doctors :- Dr Athul Thombare[(M.D (Ayur) M.I.I.M. B.A (Sanskrit)] a Bombay– based panchakarma specialist and later by
Dr Prof P.K. Asok [M.D.Ay., D.M.H., D.AcT]
Department of Panchakarma, University ofKerala, India. Building on this foundation, Surya
Lanka introduced effective western management
skills; modern diagnostic skills to supplement
the pulse diagnosis and more comprehensive
approaches to nasya, virechena etc to ensure
these treatments are fully effective. With theseinnovations, panchakarma at Surya Lanka
evolved into a highly effective, acceptable andrespected medical system for European guests.
This evolution is a continuing process.
Having already set a high standard amongst
Ayurveda centres in Sri Lanka, we continue
to look for more effective treatments andbetter presentation of existing ones. We arealso aware of the changing expectations andmedical conditions of guests e.g. the increasing
numbers of burn-out syndrome cases; which
require a “rebalancing” of our treatments. We
fully understand that rest and strength for thebody and mind; a calm, peaceful atmosphere; askilled, caring staff; an opportunity to rejuvenate
are important and incorporate these into Surya
Lanka’s panchakarma experience.

Heil Cure
For guests with long-standing, chronic
ailments e.g. asthma, migraine, psoriasis,
rheumatism and burn out syndrome, thedoctors devise a very specific treatment plan
which targets the problems. Together withthe panchakarma therapies, a personalized
dietary plan, additional medicines and closemonitoring by the doctors, guests enjoy
great relief from their ailments. Treatments
such as kati-basti*, shiro basti*, pichu*,
greeva-basti* may be administered. As thistreatment is strictly tailored to individual
ailments / contra-indications etc, a “typical”
schedule cannot be published.

light Cure
For those guests who want a less intensive
cure, with more time for holiday/leisure orfor those who don’t have the recommended
13/14 days minimum to undertake acomplete panchakarma cure. All treatments
are given but some (e.g virechena, nasya)are given in a “mild” form and massages arefewer.

* All 3 cure programmes are supplemented by the “Extra Services and Facilities” detailed on page 8.

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A Typical Treatment Schedule for A Panchakarma
Intensive CureWe publish this table:
Number of Weeks Stay
Number of Cure Days
Purvakarma (Pre-treatment)
Head Massage
Face Massage
Complete Body Massage (Abhyanga)
Synchro-Massage*
Foot Massage
Thermo massage
Shirodhara*
Snehanam (Internal Oleation)*
Oil & Steam BathHerbal Steam BathHerbal BathPradhanakarma (Primary-treatment)
Nasya
Virechana*
Vasti (Oil or Herbal decoction)*
Vamana when necessary*
Pashtatakarma (Post-treatment)
Includes dietary adjustments andregeneration therapies/ medicines
Special Treatments
Eye Treatment (Akshitarpana)*
Herbal Inhalation
Special prescribed treatments e.g. urobasti*, pichu*, greeva basti*, khati basti*(alternate to body massage) and shirobasti* (alternate to head / face massage)
according to Doctors’ instructions
Wellness Treatments
Body Scrub or Herbal Facial
Doctors Consultations
Initial Consultation
Constitutional check-up
Information – Oils / Medicines / Diet
Mid Consultation
Final Consultation
An individualized treatment plan
Personalized Diet Plan (if necessary)
A copy of the Surya Lanka medicalbooklet62133208109263
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112113• To give potential
clients a base bywhich
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other
Ayurveda centres.

1213• To clearly delineate
the 3 stages by which
ourPanchakarma
cure is administered– pre, primary andpost treatments.

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• Toensuretransparency in ourmedical treatments.
Guests are able tosee the treatments
weoffer;theapproximate numberof treatments for theduration of their stay.
Thus, they know what
they can expect froma Panchakarma cureat Surya Lanka.

Note : We recommend aminimum of 13 cure days
so that all treatments canbe administered in theircomplete form. Treatments
and number of treatments
are a guide only and will varywith each individual guest.

NUTRITION AND DIET
Ayurveda views food not only as pleasure but also as
medicine for both the body and the spirit. Thus it is an
important tool in the process of re-aligning the disturbed
bio-energies of Vata, Pitta, Kapha and thereby restoring
well-being.
At Surya Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort, our team ofdoctors and kitchen / restaurant staff closely monitor each
guest’s diet, using three broad guidelines:
1.
Food and drink recommended / to be limited (oravoided) whilst undergoing a Panchakarma cure.
2.
Restrictions on food / drink necessitated by aspecific medical condition e.g. asthma; gastritis; psoriasis.
3.
Dietary principles governing certain medical treatments such as nasya, virechena andvamana – these are detailed in the Surya Lanka medical booklet received by each guest [availablein English and German].
Weather permitting, all meals are taken outside in the Surya Lanka palm garden with a weekly BBQto add variety.

YOGA AND MEDITATION
An essential element of the Ayurveda way of life, promoting harmony of mind, body and soul. This
combination of posture, inner concentration, controlled breathing and movement stimulates life
energy and guides the mind to a state of calm awareness. At Surya Lanka guests are offered bothmorning and evening classes, 5 days per week. Classes are held either on the open-air swimming
pool deck or in our purpose-built yoga hall. A simple meditation is a fitting end to your yoga lesson.

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EXTRA SERVICES AND FACILITIES
These are included in the price and are available
to all 3 levels of cure (Light, Intensive & Heilcure).

• Two (02) batik sarongs / wrap-arounds toeach guest for use during treatments.

• 10 classes of yoga per week – 5 days morningand evening.

• Daily afternoon herbal tea.

• Services of a German-speaking guestrelations officer / translator. Guests can also
meet the owners whenever they visit SuryaLanka.
• A weekly ½ day [afternoon] excursion toplaces of interest, highlighting Sri Lanka’snature & culture.

8• A weekly ayurveda cookery demonstration.
• A weekly B.B.Q.
• A fortnightly talk on panchakarma.
• A fortnightly botanical tour of the Surya Lanka
garden.
• A copy of the Surya Lanka medical booklet.
• A personalized medical treatment plan.

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EXCURSIONS
These ½ day (afternoon) excursions are organized by Surya Lanka to enable our guests to experiencea little of the Sri Lankan way of life and to showcase the country’s culture and diversity of scenery.

Mulkirigala
RockTemple:
approximately 40 kms from
Surya Lanka where guests
can admire the wonderful rockpaintings and a spectacular viewof the surrounding countryside.
Also includes a stop over at
Wewurukannala Temple to viewthe giant Buddha statue, one of
the tallest in Sri Lanka.

Tea Plantation Tour – a roundtrip of approximately 90 kms highlighting Sri Lanka’s vegetation– rubber and tea estates, paddyfields, coconut plus a varietyof spices such as cinnamon
and pepper. Guests visit theHandunugoda Tea Estate to tour
the factory and sample a wide
variety of teas.

Galle – a World Heritage site.
Guests can explore the historic
Dutch Fort and ramparts; theMaritime Museum; the old Dutch
Church as well as recent additions
to the Fort such as handicraft
shops and small boutique hotels.

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SUNIL & LORRAINE SIYAGUNA,
THE OWNERS

DERICK SETUNGA, MANAGER.
Surya Lanka,Colombo Office & Surya Lanka
Ayurveda HolidaysSurya Lanka was established in 1995 bySunil Siyaguna, a pioneer travel operator andhotelier in Sri Lanka. With a mixed Buddhist/ Catholic schooling and upbringing, he
had his tertiary education (Managementand Management Accountancy) in England
before proceeding to Germany where he
had his own business. He returned to SriLanka in 1975 to establish Globe Jeter
Tours, Globe Jeter Bungalows in Colomboand later, hotels in Hikkaduwa and Nuwara
Eliya.
A former All-Ceylon motor racing champion
whilst still in his teens, he is married toLorraine, an Australian with a University
Degree in Education, who concentrates on
guest relations and written information at
Surya Lanka. They have 3 children, all ofwhom have undertaken tertiary educationand have been actively involved in sports.
These include representing Sri Lanka in theJunior Davis Cup (tennis); swimming for The
King’s College (London) team; and more
recently motor racing.
They are very much “hands-on” owners,
dedicated to successfully blending Westernmentality and international management
skills with Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality.
Because of this commitment, your cureholiday is guaranteed to be pleasantlymemorable.

10His career in the travel business started in1979, at Globe Jeter Tours. He then became
Manager of Lank Air, the only domestic
airline in Sri Lanka, before proceeding to
the Sultanate of Oman for 10 years. Uponcompletion, he returned to Surya Lanka
Ayurveda Holidays [then known as Globe
Jeter Tours], as Manager and also assumed
responsibility for the Surya Lanka Colombo
office.
For all queries regarding bookings for Surya
Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort, information
on airport transfers and round tours (set or
personalized itineraries), please contact Mr
Setunga at the Colombo office.

The Surya Lanka Medical TeamOur medical team is headed by Dr Thakshila
Dewpura, a university graduate in ayurveda
medicine, who has been fully trained in
the Surya Lanka system of panchakarma.
During the last 5 years, Dr Thakshila has
demonstrated a dedicated attention to detailand a thorough hands-on approach to eachand every guest’s medical needs.
Competent, professional support is provided
by our team of ayurveda Doctors, all university
graduates, and our therapists – highly skilled
and disciplined – some of whom have been
at Surya Lanka since its inception.

Sury a L a n ka	Glossary of Treatments

Abhyanga: Single masseur massage of the body whose therapeutic benefits include improved
blood circulation and skin lustre; combats sleeplessness and fatigue.
Greeva-Basti / Vasti : This form of external basti particularly benefits muscle spasm, rigidity andtension of muscles. It also strengthens the bone tissue.
Khati-basti: Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back within a herbal
paste boundary. Effective for back pain and spinal disorders.
Nasya: Nasal administration of medicines affecting head, neck and chest disorders such as certain
types of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, some types of skin disease. Dietary restrictions
ensure this treatment is fully effective.
Pichu: Effective treatment for muscle spasm; muscle or joint pains / tension; rigidity of muscles
or joints. It also improves the flexibility of stiff joints. Oil is retained over the affected site by an oil
soaked cotton sheath. Usually this treatment is of 20 minutes duration.
Shiro-basti: Keeping medicated oil or paste on the head with the aid of a special cap. Particularly
effective for headaches, migraine, mental stress and insomnia, dryness of nostrils, mouth & throat.
Shirodhara: Warm oil poured in a continuous flow to the forehead. Indicated for headaches,sleeping problems, depression, loss of memory, mental tension.
Snehanam (internal oleation): Preparation for virechena, whereby sesame oil / ghee (or other)is taken orally over a number of days to prepare for purgation. Without this preparation, virechena
cannot be complete and might even result in complications for the patient.
Synchro Massage: Body massage by 02 people in simultaneous movement and pressure.
Synchro-massage has similar therapeutic benefits as abhyanga.
Uro-Vasti : Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the anterior chest area within aherbal paste boundary. Effective for bronchial asthma and other respiratory tract diseases.
Vamana: Therapeutic vomiting whereby toxic substances are removed from the stomach. Indicatedfor bronchial asthma, sinusitis and skin diseases.
Vasti / Basti: Medicated enema centred on the large intestine and vata disorders. At Surya Lanka,
this treatment is administered by doctors only and is indicated for arthritis, gastric complaints,
rheumatism and chronic constipation.
Virechana: Preceded by snehanam (internal oleation) plus oil and steam, this is medicine induced
purgation, centred on the small intestines, affecting pitta disorders. This treatment is supported bya special diet.

All these treatments are described in more detail in the Surya Lanka medical booklet, including dietary
particulars and the guidelines governing each treatment.

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SURYA LANKA AYURVEDA BEACH RESORT /SURYA LANKA AYURVEDA HOLIDAYS- Formerly Globe Jeter Tours -We offer a comprehensive travel service for Sri Lanka through our sister company, SuryaLanka Ayurveda Holidays. This company was established by Sunil Siyaguna in 1979
[then known as Globe Jeter Tours], specializing in individual and small group tours. It
was the first tour company to take foreign guests to visit the Veddah community [theindigenous people of Sri Lanka]. Today it undertakes airport transfers for Surya Lanka
guests as well as round tours, both set and according to guests’ individual itineraries andinterests.
Please contact Derick Setunga, Manager.
Tel: + 94 (0) 11 266 7039
Fax: + 94 (0) 11 269 3506
Email: globejeter@eureka.lk
Web Site: www.suryalanka.com