Nestled within acres of lush tropical gardens, Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara combines luxurious accommodation and professional Ayurveda treatment facilities for a holiday that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to face the world again. Previously the Neptune Hotel, a conventional all-inclusive beach resort, Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara now specialises in Ayurveda treatments to combat stress, help rejuvenation or promote weight loss. Maha Gedara means “ancestral home” – Heritance Ayurveda Mahagedara chose the new name because the Neptune Hotel was the first hotel built by AitkenSpence. This beach front hotel represents tranquility at its best.

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara was originally designed by local architect Geoffrey Bawa, famous for blending interior and exterior spaces, connecting buildings with the natural environment. Decoration is elegantly minimal – perhaps stylized reliefs of palmyrah and breadfruit trees on the walls, or local tree seedlings in coconut shells on the tables. Hotel provide Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby area and there is a computer with internet connection in our library if you need it. But just because you are here for therapy doesn’t preclude gracious living. Their stylish rooms and delicious but healthy food ensure that you don’t miss out on creature comforts.

Rooms

CLASSIC ROOMS

16 ROOMS | 313 SQ.FT. OF AREA

A sanctuary of traditional healing in Sri Lanka, Ayurveda hotel features and facilities are what you will enjoy in every room. While they are focused on simplicity and holistic living, you will find all you need and more in terms of comfort. Let the fresh sea breeze drift in, sit back on your balcony and wait for the sun to bid you good night from the far horizon.

DELUXE ROOMS

36 ROOMS | 445 SQ.FT. OF AREA

As a dedicated Ayurveda Hotel in Sri Lanka, our rooms provide quiet refuge whether you are here on a special treatment programme or simply to enjoy a restful holiday. The Deluxe Rooms complete with all comforts offer more space too. The wide balcony is also large and perfect for Yoga or meditation. Turn a leaf of your favourite read; a pot of herbal tea beside you, a little sea air – another afternoon siesta… enjoy!

CORNER LUXURY ROOM

5 ROOMS | 852 SQ.FT. OF AREA

One of the specialised Ayurveda hotels in Beruwela, our focus is on total wellness, and all the pampering you need are yours at our exclusive Corner Luxury Rooms. All five rooms have views from three angles and wide balconies to relax in. Soft earthy hues ease your eyes, cool clay tiles so relaxing to step on to, fluffy pillows, crisp linen… rest; wonderful rest lies ahead.

SUITES

7 ROOMS | 657 SQ.FT. OF AREA

Offering luxuries of a distinctive kind amongst Beruwela Hotels, our Suites are tranquil hideaways for those wanting to get away from it all to a world of restorative care. Another fiery sunset beckons from the balcony, a TV in your own sitting room to keep abreast of life out there; sip a fresh fruit juice or a soothing Smoothie – let the evening begin.

Wellness

Ayurveda is for everybody. It has two main objectives. First the Curative – to cure illnesses and secondly the Preventive – to protect the health condition of person and prevent him from illnesses. This means any person whether sick or healthy can benefit from Ayurveda to cure illnesses or promote his health.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENTS

The fundamental principle of our treatments is based on total Relaxation, Detoxification and Rejuvenation of your body and mind.

Deepana, Pachana – Increasing Appetite & Digestive Energy in the body
Shodana, Shamana – Detoxification and Neutralization of Toxins
Rasayana – Body Rejuvenation
Mano Santharpana – Relaxation and Psychological Rejuvenation

1. AN INSIGHT INTO AYURVEDA

A special introductory Ayurveda package for those who are with restricted time schedules. (Program duration varies from 3 – 6 days) This Ayurveda Package is specially designed for you to have an insight into Ayurveda and to have an idea of how Ayurveda can be beneficial to healthy life in the long term. A total of 3 relaxing Ayurveda therapies from a selection of Head Therapy, Face Therapy, Foot Therapy, Synchronized body Therapy, Intense body Therapy are administered along with a Herbal Bath or a Herbal Steam Bath during a 2 hour session in a day.

All treatments are done either in the morning or evening sessions to ensure a complete half day free for relaxation or other activities/excursions.

Daily Yoga free of charge

2. “AYUBOWAN” PACKAGE WITH PANCHAKARMA

The minimum stay should be one week, however it is recommended a minimum period of 2 weeks for better effect. “Ayubowan” Package has three different Treatment Programs to choose from.

Ayubowan Slimming Program (Weight management Program) (2 weeks Minimum stay)
This is a Panchakarma based treatment program which helps to reduce excess body weight. It includes special treatments such as Udwarthana – Herbal Powder massage, Langana – Ayurvedic diet program, Acupuncture and Slimming Tea.
Ayubowan Stress Relief Program/Stress Management Program (2 weeks Minimum stay)
A Panchakarma based treatment program with various relaxation treatments. Shirodhara is the main treatment of this package. It also includes Shirolepa – Herbal Head pack, Shirovasti, and Sarvangadhara – Full body oil pouring treatment which helps to overcome stress, anxiety and burnout. Integration of Psychological support, practicing Yoga and Meditation will enhance the establishment of peace in the mind.
Ayubowan Rejuvenation program /Rejuvenation package (1 week upwards)
A Panchakarma based program with detoxification and regeneration of the body. It includes Herbal medicines to increase body energy and Immunity while Pinda Sweda (Milk Rice and Herbs Pack) to improve flexibility and stamina. Ayubowan literally means ‘live longer’. This is the concept in the resort with Body & Mind healing through professional Ayurveda Treatments, Yoga & Meditation and Heritance cuisine. “Panchakarma” cleansing treatment methods are the base of this package

LEARN ABOUT PANCHAKARMA

Poorva Karma – Pre Actions
This is the preparatory phase of a person for cleansing treatments “Panchakarma” to come at later stage. It is important to prepare a person in his Body and Mind with various treatments for several days before cleansing starts. This improves comfortable detoxification process within the body.There are three main techniques for preparation.
a. Deepana & Pachana – Improving Appetite & Digestive Energy in the body b. Snehana – Application of Oil internally and externally b1. Grutha pana – Ghee Therapy b2. Abhyanga & dhara – Body Therapies with Oil c. Swedana – Sweating Treatments
Pradhana Karma – Main Action
There are the five cleansing treatment methods used for detoxification of body. ‘Pancha’ means five and ‘Karma’ means actions. Vamana Karma – Emesis Therapy or Therapeutic Vomiting Virechana Karma – Purgation Treatment Nasya Karma – Nasal Cleaning Vasti Karma – Enema Therapy Raktha Mokshana – Blood Letting
Pashchaath Karma – Post action
There are various Treatments and Therapies that are administered after the completion of Cleansing treatments, to enhance the benefits of Panchakarma Treatment. Sansarjana Karma – Intensifying Treatments Rasayana, Vajeekarana – Rejuvenation and Aphrodisiac Treatments Shamana – Process of Palliation

THE PROGRAM

On Arrival – Doctors consultation
Resident Ayurveda Doctor will examine the guest on arrival and a welcome treatment in the form of an Ayurveda Therapy to relax the feet will be given. This is called “Pada Avagahanaya”or Foot in Oil Bath and “Pada Abyanga” or Foot Massage.

After a comprehensive medical examination the Chief Doctor/Senior Doctor will determine the body type and the Doshas and will prescribe an individual Ayurveda medical treatment plan to suit the needs of the guest.

The selection and the frequency of treatment will be as prescribed by the Chief Doctor. This treatment plan will be administered daily by an experienced team of well trained, friendly Therapists under the direct supervision of qualified resident Ayurveda doctors.

Dining

OUR RESTAURANT

With wide views overlooking the swimming pool and the gardens our restaurant is perfectly placed to relish your meals – the wholesome way. When the rains stay away, you can enjoy al fresco dining out on the covered terrace too. Offering a creative mix of traditional Sri Lankan and healthy Western options, breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are laid to take your pick from; or your treatment programme will have a menu especially created for you by your doctor. We also provide pure vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other special diets and if you have any other dietary needs, just talk to us.

HERITANCE CUISINE

You will find Heritance Cuisine to be rather unique. The best of local ingredients and traditional techniques are fused with global influences to prepare hearty feasts that are good for you, for your taste buds and your eyes. No artificial flavours, additives or animal fats are used and every dish is made to meet Ayurvedic requirements of the Doshas. Prepare to be awed by the unexpected: herb chicken with ‘rathuthampala’ sauce or ‘Jakseed’ pudding with ‘Kitul’ treacle – the list goes on.

Activities

Yoga

Anantharavi Thillainathan – ORGANIZATION: Yoga Arogya Kendra – Affiliated with International Yoga Federation (World Wide Yoga Governing Body).

Aanantharavi Thillainathan (M.D.Acu. /E.R.Y.T. / I.Y.R.T. / D.Y.T.) from Yoga Arogya Kendra, is an inspiring yoga master, having grown up with yoga and Ayurveda as a part of his family tradition. At the age of 10 he got his first yoga training in Hatha Yoga from his grandfather. He has mastered advanced asanas and has deep knowledge of the anatomical effects of yoga. He is an instructor for yoga and Ayurvedic Marma Massage, has taught yoga at various institutions, and is the director of Yoga Arogya Kendra in Sri Lanka.

He guides students to learn and work into poses safely, with adjustments given as needed according to their abilities and the time needed to progress with their strengths and weaknesses. He offers classes tailored for different needs: developing more flexibility and mobility for stiff bodies; meditation for those under stress; or encouraging stretching for those training with weights.

He has been teaching Patanjali, Hatha and Kriya yoga since 1993 to corporations and thousands of individuals in Sri Lanka . His main focus while teaching is to get in touch with the deeper aspect of one’s self, “ones spirit”, not just to do exercises. His style of teaching incorporates sounds and vibrations, preparation exercises, movement, and breathing techniques. His broad experience and direct personality enables him to meet people´s needs and show them where they need to go for optimal growth.

Facilities

OUR SHOPS

You can buy exquisite local handmade products in our Crafts centre shop.
We also have exclusive products from Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara, including herbal body care products , along with other souvenirs at the crafts shop.

OPEN: 9.00AM -8.00PM

TV ROOM

Most bedrooms do not have TVs, but if there’s a programme you don’t want to miss, we have a TV room.

LIBRARY

If you run out of reading material, our library has a selection of books in several languages donated by previous guests. We also provide local newspapers.

If you are desperate to catch up with your email, there is also a computer terminal with internet access here for a fee – ask reception for the password.

SWIMMING POOL

Our sun loungers among the Frangipane trees by the swimming pool are a popular place to catch up on those books you always meant to read, while sipping a freshly squeezed fruit juice.