Ayurveda is fast becoming a household name with all those
interested in "alternative medicine". Yet Ayurveda is not an alternative
medicine. It is one of the oldest forms of medical science known
to man - originating 5000 years ago.
Ayurveda is more than a system of herbal medicine. It is a way
to a healthy & long life and can complement modern medicine. Ayurveda
has two main aims: It treats the symptoms of a disease and it
helps individuals to strengthen their immune system. Ayurveda
treats the body, mind and spirit of a person as a whole entity,
and works on the basis that the mind and body affect each other,
and together can overcome disease.
The Institute of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine has been
established with the following primary objectives.
- To promote Ayurveda and alternative medicine.
- To provide a forum for dissemination of information for the
advancement of knowledge in Ayurveda and alternative medicine.
- To provide training in the field of Ayurveda and other forms of alternative
medicine
- To carry out research and training for the development of
Ayurveda and other forms of alternative medicine
- To set up and maintain herbariums and arboreta especially
for growing producing and collection of plants herbs relevant
to or required for Ayurveda and other forms of alternative medicine.
- To set up and operate laboratories, pharmacies
and clinics for the preparation of Ayurveda products and to
practise Ayurveda and alternative medicine
- To carry out reseach and training in activities complimentary to the practice of Ayurveda including Yoga and traditional arts and culture.
The Institute works in close collaboration with Barberyn Ayurveda
Resorts and the information presented in this web site is the
result of joint research and development done with Barberyn. The
residential training courses are conducted at
Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort., Beruwela, Sri Lanka
