THE VELVET PAUSE : 8 Days Ayurveda Menopausal Syndrome Treatment Programe, Galle, Sri Lanka
THE VELVET PAUSE : 8 Days Ayurveda Menopausal Syndrome Treatment Programe, Galle, Sri Lanka
Villa White Queen Resort & Spa, Steel Road, Galle, Sri Lanka
Up to 7 in group
8 Days Package (7 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Reframes the clinical reality of menopause into a holistic elemental journey.
- Integration of authentic Ayurvedic wisdom & ceylonese indiginous medical practises
- An intimate, small-group or individual retreat intentionally designed for deep connection and personalized attention
- Nature-based experiences that reconnect you to rhythm, vitality, and presence
- Comprehensive doctor consultation, Ayurveda assessment by resident Doctor
- Personalized menopause focused Ayurveda treatments (2.5 hours daily)
- Herbal medicines & decoctions
- Gourmet meals (dosha-specific)
- Meditation, yoga & mindfulness
- Lifestyle counseling
About this Retreat
Your Guides
DR.INDIKA SAMANTHI KARIYAWSAM (Reg.no- 11669)
A pioneering Ayurvedic Medical Officer blending over two decades of clinical excellence with advanced acupuncture training and modern plant science expertise, uniquely positioned to deliver integrative, evidence-informed, and patient-centered healthcare.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO ( Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery 2004 )
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA ( PgDip in Plant Science 2009 )
EXPERIENCE
AYURVEDA MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE – I)
(Since September 2007 to Now)
Senior Ayurvedic Medical Officer of clinical experience, including 19 years in the Sri Lankan government healthcare system, providing effective treatment for a wide range of complex and chronic conditions. Skilled in comprehensive Ayurvedic therapies including Pancha Karma (total body detoxification), and disease management, with extensive training from government institutions. Certified Clinical Acupuncturist trained in Korean (KOICA-supported) and advanced Chinese acupuncture programs.
SKILLS
Clinical assessment
Herbal Pharmacology
Patients counselling
Diagnosetic Skills
Treatment Planning, monitoring and evaluation
Health Education
Record keeping
Regulatory compliance
Traditional medicine knowledge
Patients confidentiality
Human resources management
Details of this retreat
The Velvet Pause: Embracing the Second Spring
Society often whispers that this transition is an ending—a clinical fading of the light, a series of symptoms to be managed, medicated, and endured.
We believe it is an awakening.
Welcome to the Velvet Pause. Here, on the lush, breathing tropical gardens of Sri Lanka, we invite you to stop fighting the fire and the fatigue, and instead, surrender to the softening. This is your Second Spring—a powerful, elemental shift where the body is not failing, but asking to be profoundly nourished.
In the quiet sanctuary of your private room, the noise of the world falls away. We replace exhaustion with the deep, undisturbed rest you have been craving—cooling linens, the gentle hum of the tropics, and a space that is entirely, unapologetically yours.
Through the ancient, intuitive wisdom of Ayurveda, our healers do not just treat the surface. We listen to the unique rhythm of your pulse. We cool the inner heat with pouring golden oils and ground the restless mind with earth-born herbs. Through 2.5 hours of daily, devoted touch, mindful movement, and food prepared as medicine, your body is gently coaxed back into its natural harmony.
Drift across the still waters of our infinity pool. Close your eyes in the yoga shala. Sleep deeply, without interruption.
Shed the weight of what was, and step into the Velvet Pause. Emerge not as you were, but as you are meant to be: grounded, radiant, and blossoming into the beautiful expanse of your Second Spring.
Society often whispers that this transition is an ending—a clinical fading of the light, a series of symptoms to be managed, medicated, and endured.
We believe it is an awakening.
Welcome to the Velvet Pause. Here, on the lush, breathing tropical gardens of Sri Lanka, we invite you to stop fighting the fire and the fatigue, and instead, surrender to the softening. This is your Second Spring—a powerful, elemental shift where the body is not failing, but asking to be profoundly nourished.
In the quiet sanctuary of your private room, the noise of the world falls away. We replace exhaustion with the deep, undisturbed rest you have been craving—cooling linens, the gentle hum of the tropics, and a space that is entirely, unapologetically yours.
Through the ancient, intuitive wisdom of Ayurveda, our healers do not just treat the surface. We listen to the unique rhythm of your pulse. We cool the inner heat with pouring golden oils and ground the restless mind with earth-born herbs. Through 2.5 hours of daily, devoted touch, mindful movement, and food prepared as medicine, your body is gently coaxed back into its natural harmony.
Drift across the still waters of our infinity pool. Close your eyes in the yoga shala. Sleep deeply, without interruption.
Shed the weight of what was, and step into the Velvet Pause. Emerge not as you were, but as you are meant to be: grounded, radiant, and blossoming into the beautiful expanse of your Second Spring.
Schedule
Morning: Awakening & Grounding
Gentle awakening. Begin your day with a prescribed warm herbal tea or decoction to ignite your Agni (digestive fire) and gently detoxify the body.
Morning Yoga & Mindfulness. A guided, cooling, and restorative practice designed to release physical tension, regulate the nervous system, and ground the mind.
Gourmet Ayurvedic Breakfast. A warm, freshly prepared, dosha-specific meal to nourish you for the day ahead.
Mid-Day: Deep Healing & Transformation
Daily Check-in with the Resident Ayurvedic Doctor. A brief consultation to monitor your progress, check your pulse, and adjust your treatment plan as your body responds.
Your Core Treatment Program (2.5 Hours). This is your dedicated healing time. Depending on the day, this may include warm herbal oil massages (Abhyanga), nervous-system soothing therapies (Shirodhara), or specific detoxifying treatments to balance hormones and cool the body.
Ayurvedic Lunch. In Ayurveda, lunch is the most substantial meal of the day. Enjoy a vibrant, strictly vegetarian feast curated by our chefs and doctors.
Afternoon: The Velvet Pause
Integration and Deep Rest. This is your time to simply be. Retreat to your Superior Deluxe Room to enjoy the air-conditioning and plush bedding, journal, or explore the lush villa grounds. (Note: Your complimentary Koggala Lake boat tour will be scheduled during one of these open afternoons).
Afternoon herbal tea and light, dosha-friendly refreshments.
Evening: Winding Down
Evening Meditation & Breathwork (Pranayama). Gentle practices to transition the body into a state of deep relaxation.
Light Ayurvedic Dinner. A warming, easily digestible meal to ensure your body isn't working hard to digest while you sleep.
Evening herbal medicines. Retreat to your sanctuary, select your preferred pillow from our menu, and prepare for a deep, restorative night of sleep.
Gentle awakening. Begin your day with a prescribed warm herbal tea or decoction to ignite your Agni (digestive fire) and gently detoxify the body.
Morning Yoga & Mindfulness. A guided, cooling, and restorative practice designed to release physical tension, regulate the nervous system, and ground the mind.
Gourmet Ayurvedic Breakfast. A warm, freshly prepared, dosha-specific meal to nourish you for the day ahead.
Mid-Day: Deep Healing & Transformation
Daily Check-in with the Resident Ayurvedic Doctor. A brief consultation to monitor your progress, check your pulse, and adjust your treatment plan as your body responds.
Your Core Treatment Program (2.5 Hours). This is your dedicated healing time. Depending on the day, this may include warm herbal oil massages (Abhyanga), nervous-system soothing therapies (Shirodhara), or specific detoxifying treatments to balance hormones and cool the body.
Ayurvedic Lunch. In Ayurveda, lunch is the most substantial meal of the day. Enjoy a vibrant, strictly vegetarian feast curated by our chefs and doctors.
Afternoon: The Velvet Pause
Integration and Deep Rest. This is your time to simply be. Retreat to your Superior Deluxe Room to enjoy the air-conditioning and plush bedding, journal, or explore the lush villa grounds. (Note: Your complimentary Koggala Lake boat tour will be scheduled during one of these open afternoons).
Afternoon herbal tea and light, dosha-friendly refreshments.
Evening: Winding Down
Evening Meditation & Breathwork (Pranayama). Gentle practices to transition the body into a state of deep relaxation.
Light Ayurvedic Dinner. A warming, easily digestible meal to ensure your body isn't working hard to digest while you sleep.
Evening herbal medicines. Retreat to your sanctuary, select your preferred pillow from our menu, and prepare for a deep, restorative night of sleep.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Villa White Queen Resort & Spa, Villa White Queen Resort & Spa, Steel Road, Galle, Sri Lanka
Directions
Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake
(1.5 hours from airport to hotel by car)
(1.5 hours from airport to hotel by car)
Accommodation
With only seven exclusive rooms and suites, Villa White Queen offers a rare degree of intimacy and privacy. Our interiors are a masterclass in luxurious minimalism, inspired by the Dutch colonial era. Imagine stepping into a space defined by soaring high ceilings, thick masonry walls that breathe, and timber louvers that dance with the tropical breeze. While our soul is historical, our comforts are modern. Each deluxe room features: Bespoke Sleep Science: High-quality mattresses that mold to your body’s contours, paired with the grounding warmth of teak wood and granite floors. Sensory Bathrooms: Clean-lined simplicity meets indulgence with our signature, deliciously scented botanical products. Architectural Stillness: Lovingly refurbished buildings from a bygone era provide a natural thermal cool and absolute privacy, inviting you to finally—truly—slow down.
Superior Deluxe Villa. Exclusive Single Occupancy
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Where History Meets Healing
Escape to the profound serenity of Villa White Queen Resort & Spa, a sanctuary where the art of "Slow Living" is our guiding light. Just a short, meditative stroll from the historic ramparts of the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Dutch Fort, we offer a rare bridge between cultural grandeur and inner quiet.
Your journey to restoration begins at Tutela, our signature Ayurvedic facility, where holistic wellness is tailored to your unique rhythm. Rooted in heartfelt Sri Lanka
Escape to the profound serenity of Villa White Queen Resort & Spa, a sanctuary where the art of "Slow Living" is our guiding light. Just a short, meditative stroll from the historic ramparts of the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Dutch Fort, we offer a rare bridge between cultural grandeur and inner quiet.
Your journey to restoration begins at Tutela, our signature Ayurvedic facility, where holistic wellness is tailored to your unique rhythm. Rooted in heartfelt Sri Lanka
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We treat food as the ultimate medicine. Here, every plate is a balance of flavor and function. Savor organic, vibrant Sri Lankan cuisine packed with superfoods and life-giving Prana.
What's Included
- Airport pickup & drop off by private car (From Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake)
- 7 Nights accommodation in a private Superior Deluxe Room (Single Occupancy)
- 3 gourmet, dosha-specific meals per day
- Initial and ongoing consultations with our Resident Ayurvedic Doctor
- 2.5 hours of daily, personalized Ayurvedic treatments and therapies
- All prescribed herbal medicines and decoctions during your stay
- Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions (mats provided)
- One complimentary boat tour on the serene Koggala Lake
- Luxury room amenities: Bathrobes, exclusive bathroom products, hairdryer, Smart HD TV, herbal tea station, and safe
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and parking
- Daily housekeeping service
- Laundry service is available for an additional fee
What's Not Included
- Airfair
- Insurance
- Visas
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