The ancient art of rejuvenation and healthy living is an emerging international trend and one of Sri Lanka's key attractions. As the name implies (ayur = life, veda = knowledge), Ayurveda means knowledge of life or the art of healthy living. With a history spanning over 5,000 years, it is one of the oldest known forms of medical science and is a gift from the East to the rest of the world. This traditional form of treatment originated in India and spread to the rest of South Asia. Now, it is practised in almost all parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine.

In Ayurveda, the root causes for diseases and ailments are addressed before actual treatment is administered. The beauty of such treatments is that they address the patient's mind and soul as well as the body, and rarely leave any side effects as they rely on natural herbal remedies. Apart from being a science of healing, Ayurveda is also a way of life.