The sun provides the basis for all life on earth. The sun is the source of energy for all plants, and indirectly, for all animals. Take away the sunlight and all life on earth would soon perish. Deprived of sunlight, man loses physical vigor and strength and will develop a disinclination for activity, wrote Dr. Herbert Shelton.

I sunbathe nude almost everyday,...

Sinharaja world heritage Forest is a unique rain forest on the island which apart from very limited use by local people has been left largely undisturbed.

Biodiversity of the forest is very high, a staggering 830 of Sri Lanka's endemic species of flora and fauna are found here, including myriad birds, reptiles and insects, while no less than sixty percent of t...

As a yoga teacher, I often hear runners complain of sore feet, bad backs and knees, tight hamstrings and hips. Over the years, I have watched runners, and others for that matter, with joint pain, back problems, muscle pulls, tendinitis, strains and sprains come to class and increase range of motion, agility, flexibility, lung capacity, endurance, strength and general body prac...

Sri Lanka's contains about 24 wildlife reserves, these are home to a wide range of native species such as elephants, leopard, sloth bear, the unique small loris, a verity of deer, the purple faced leaf monkey, the endangered wild boar, porcupines and ant-eaters. Reptiles include vipers and marsh and estuarine crocodiles. Among many amphibians endemic to the country are the Nan...

Most of Sri Lanka’s finest waterfalls can be accessed by foot, and have small observation areas and vendors selling a few souvenirs and refreshments.

Dunhinda Falls, the largest in Sri Lanka lie north of Badulla, and gain their name from “dunhind” – misty haze. They can be accessed from a steep, rough path from the roadside.

Rawana Ella Falls li...