Hiru Om Ayurveda Resort

Komfort

The stylish Hiru Om Ayurveda Resort invites you on an Ayurvedic journey of self-discovery. The fourth property in the Hiru group is just a short distance from the group’s original resort, Hiru Villa, in Maggona (around 10 minutes’ walk). It stands out not only for its beautifully landscaped botanical garden, spanning around 1 hectare and filled with mature trees, and its setting directly on an expansive bay with a lovely private beach, but above all for the spirituality, attention to detail and artistic freedom of its architects that you can feel throughout. From the garden’s unique decorations and tasteful details on the walls and ceilings to a playful ship that greets you beside the beautiful pool. Alongside stately trees, exotic flowers and shrubs, ponds and peaceful spots, the expansive garden is also home to a Bodhi tree, a cutting from the approximately 2,000-year-old original in Anuradhapura, beneath which Buddha is said to have found enlightenment. The tree was brought from India to Sri Lanka and is now revered as a national treasure.

The charming little town of Maggona lies on Sri Lanka’s south-west coast, around 5 km north of Beruwela.

In the circular, open-plan restaurant on the ground floor, where intricate murals draw the eye, you can enjoy Sinhala and Ayurvedic menus tailored to your individual needs, with vegetarian options and some dishes featuring white fish. Some of the ingredients come from the resort’s own vegetable garden. You are also welcome to pick some of the vegetables yourself and have the kitchen prepare them for you.

Daily Ayurvedic treatments take place in the resort’s 7 treatment rooms. Qualified Ayurvedic doctors and therapists bring extensive experience and great care to their practice, in keeping with the Hiru philosophy. In fine weather, some treatments, such as Ayurvedic foot or facial massages and the final flower bath, are also often carried out in the garden. As your body is gently cared for, you can take in the views and discover a wonderful new work of art in the garden each day.

Yoga

The spacious grounds are ideal for yoga and meditation, helping to bring body, mind and spirit into balance and complement the Ayurvedic treatments. You can practise asanas and breathing exercises in the open-air yoga pavilion in the garden, overlooking the sea, or, depending on the weather, in the meditation room on the first floor.

Between the intensive Ayurvedic treatments, there is plenty of time and space to enjoy a relaxing read or stroll through the garden or along the beautiful beach. Peace and tranquillity are central here. You are also welcome to enjoy the lovely saltwater pool and relax your senses. You can also take part in a range of activities outside the resort; speak to the Hiru team for ideas. These include trips to the authentic fishing village of Maggona, tuk-tuk rides to the nearby towns of Kalutara or Beruwala, and boat trips and island excursions.

Hiru and the Om Symbol

The resort was originally intended to be designed in the shape of the Om symbol. Although this was not reflected in the building’s design, the power of Om can be seen in a beautiful rock formation in the garden, among other places. The meaning of Om is celebrated around the world, particularly in yoga, where classes often end with the Om mantra. The Om symbol ("Aum") consists of three letters and represents the three states of consciousness: waking (A), dreaming (U) and deep sleep (M).