Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort, Sri Lanka's pioneer health resort specializing in Ayurveda, the traditional healing system of medicine dating back about 5000 years. Ayurveda tackles the stresses and ailments of modern living in a uniquely natural and holistic way. The resort is now re-opened after an extensive renovation and refurbishment retaining the warm and friendly ambience that guests have come to love. It may seem bizarre to claim all-pervasive "knowledge" of something as utterly intangible as life itself. Yet the literal translation of Ayurveda is "knowledge" - or more precisely, the knowledge of what is required to ensure a long life of optimal physical, mental and spiritual health. Since Barberyn Reef Resort first started offering Ayurvedic holidays to overseas guests some 22 years ago , it has maintained the highest reputation and continues to be the leader in this field.