Nestled at 32/8 A Flower Road, you may find the innovative and inimitable ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy establishment, which is the only establishment offering Genuine Ayurveda in Colombo. I happened upon the place while scouring Tripadvisor, and I was fortunate enough to experience the healing virtues of one of their treatments — known as Shareera Abyanga — that lasted 60 minutes.
Unlike other Ayurveda establishments in Colombo, the ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy offers not only just a treatment but an analysis of your body type and advice on self care and diet; a certificate detailing your dosha, a list of dos and don’ts, and a food list applicable to your body type is provided. This was certainly something novel, and is not something I’ve come across in Sri Lanka.
The half-, full- and multi-day Ayurvedic programs begin with a consultation and dosha diagnosis by an Ayurvedic doctor who has undergone rigorous training in the discipline. Clients are assured of privacy and confidentiality as far as their medical history is concerned, while the ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy have the facility of offering you a prescription along with medication for whatever ills that you may have.
The establishment is certainly very professional and genuine, and uses proper Ayurveda oils that are mixed specifically for your body type and addresses whatever ailments that you may have. It is also a very clean, and is an oasis of peace and quiet. Having being registered by the Department of Ayurveda under the Ministry of Health, the CEO of ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy, Mr. Wantanabe Yasuma, passionately spoke of the 5Cs that form the pillars of this establishment.
The 5Cs are as follows:
Consultation: Provide a doctor’s consultation to all
Certificate: Issue the medical certificate, describes Dosha and a treatment record to all
Combination: Body massage is done by two person, it is ‘Genuine Ayurveda’ based on medical evidence
Clinical record (Karte): Save a clinical record (Karte), for supporting a continued treatment
Cleanliness: Provide a service in the always clean environment.
Walking around the place, you will be pleasantly surprised at how courteous and polite the therapists and doctors are. Moreover, I have not come across a more cleaner, genuine, and hygienic establishment in Colombo. The ambience is calm with rustic overtones, and the decor is visually quite pleasing with facilities such as hot water showers being present.
While the majority of spa venues in Sri Lanka are locally-owned, this particular establishment is Japanese-owned; Mr. Yasuma has lived in Sri Lanka for over 5 years, and speaks of how enticing Sri Lanka is, and he firmly believes that Ayurveda is a national treasure and can be showcased to the rest of world in a better way.
While many locals do visit, it must be said that at present, most of the clientele who visit ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy are foreigners at the moment, but the majority are impressed enough to keep coming back. With professionalism being an important component when it comes to the ethos of the place, which focuses on being very genuine, it needs to be mentioned that therapy sessions are done male-to-male and female-to-female.
The treatment packages are extensive and feature a la carte spa treatments including abhyanga, which is a four-hand massage with lots of herbal oil. While you certainly can choose your own treatment as per your preference, the Ayurvedic doctor may propose a different treatment based on your dosha type.
Speaking of my own experience at the ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy establishment, I’ve learned more about Ayurveda and my body type than ever before. I found out that my dosha type is Pitta, and that I should avoid foods such as tomato and mustard while favoring foods such as apple, snake gourd, lotus root and ghee. Additionally I should avoid loud noises, long trips and overthinking; whereas, meditation and swimming are things that I should consider doing.
Suffice to say, there aren’t other places in Colombo that offer such an extensive list of treatments and health-changing advice. In this day and age when modern life comes with a too many stressors that affect both mental and physical health, it needs to be stated that one needs to be prepared to take on life with a sense of vitality. It is certainly advisable to check out ExSerendib Ayurveda Cure & Therapy and find your sense of balance mentally and physically so that you’ll find yourself in excellent health.
For reservations: 077-8929-111/ 011-7446-111.
Website: www.exserendib-ayurveda.com.