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A Deeper Reset

WITH EXPERT-LED AYURVEDA AT PARROT CAY

Holistic Wellness 5 Minute Read

AT COMO SHAMBHALA PARROT CAY, VISITING PRACTITIONER AND AYURVEDIC EXPERT DR VIKRANT SHARMA EXPLAINS THIS ANCIENT AND INTUITIVE APPROACH TO WELLBEING. 

Dr. Vikrant Sharma

Dr. Vikrant Sharma is an internationally experienced Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Consultant with over 13 years of expertise in integrative medicine. Having worked with leading wellness destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and India, his approach integrates Ayurvedic consultations, traditional therapies, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, meditation, breathwork, and energy healing to support the body's natural ability to heal and maintain balance. He holds a Master's degree in Ayurveda, along with certifications in Yoga, Reiki, and Sound Healing.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY WITH AYURVEDA. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO STUDY IT?

My connection with Ayurveda began long before I formally studied it. My grandmother had a deep knowledge of traditional folk remedies, and I grew up watching her use simple herbs and household ingredients with an instinctive understanding of healing. At the time, I did not know it as Ayurveda — it was simply her wisdom and the way she cared for people.

That connection eventually led me to pursue my Master’s in Ayurveda in a hill station in North India. Over the years, Ayurveda has changed both the way I practise and the way I live. It has taught me to listen more carefully, observe more deeply and recognise that every person has a unique path to wellbeing. I feel fortunate that something I first witnessed through my grandmother’s wisdom has become my life’s profession.

HOW DOES AYURVEDA FIT INTO TODAY’S WELLNESS LANDSCAPE?

I see Ayurveda as a complement to the modern wellness movement, rather than an alternative to it. Practices such as cold exposure, IV therapy and red-light therapy have their place, but Ayurveda brings a different perspective: before we optimise the body, we should understand the person. 

Ayurveda asks: Who is this individual? What is their current state of balance? What does their body, mind and lifestyle actually need? Its strength lies in personalisation rather than following a universal protocol. Sometimes the answer may be an active intervention; at other times, it may simply be better sleep, nourishment, movement, breath or permission to slow down.

This is where Parrot Cay offers something extraordinary. The island itself becomes part of the experience. The ocean, nature, silence and distance from everyday distractions create a natural space for the nervous system to settle. Within that environment, Ayurveda becomes less about “doing another treatment” and more about creating a deeper reset. It is knowing what to add, what to take away and when to simply allow the person to be.

HOW CAN AYURVEDA SUPPORT GUESTS AND PARROT CAY RESIDENTS?

Ayurveda recognises that the mind, breath, sleep, daily rhythm and environment all influence our wellbeing. For an American traveller coming from a fast-paced lifestyle, I would use Ayurveda to create space to pause, restore and reconnect through personalised therapies, breathwork, yoga, mindful eating and simple lifestyle practices.

For Parrot Cay residents, I would focus on making these principles part of everyday life rather than something limited to a retreat. The island’s nature, ocean and quietness already create a sense of calm. My role is to build upon that and make the experience more conscious and lasting.

ARE REIKI AND SOUND HEALING PART OF AYURVEDA? HOW DO YOU INCORPORATE THEM?

Reiki and sound healing are not classical Ayurvedic treatments, but I see them as complementary practices that can support an Ayurvedic wellness journey. It is important to distinguish these traditions rather than placing everything under the label of Ayurveda.

My approach to Reiki is influenced by the yogic understanding of prana, awareness and the mind-body connection. While Reiki works through a gentle, non-invasive energy-based approach, yoga offers a broader framework through breath, movement, concentration and meditation. Together, these can create a deeper state of relaxation and inner awareness. Sound healing has a natural connection with Nāda Yoga, where sound and attentive listening become a pathway towards stillness. Vibration and sound can help guests turn their attention inward, while Ayurvedic therapies work more directly through the body.

WHAT TWO INSIGHTS WOULD YOU LIKE GUESTS TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE COMO CONVERSATION?

First, that wellness is personal. There is no single routine, diet or treatment that works for everyone. Ayurveda teaches us to understand our own body, mind and daily rhythm, and make choices accordingly. Second, that small, consistent changes can make a profound difference. Better sleep, mindful eating, conscious breathing, regular movement or simply creating a little quiet time can have a lasting impact.

Experience the restorative benefits of Ayurveda and holistic wellbeing with visiting Ayurvedic Consultant, Dr Vikrant Sharma, here. 


 

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