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INSIDE GEN Z'S NEW WELLNESS FIX: DARK SHOWERING
Hindustan Times Pune
|December 05, 2025
The new way of bathing is all about no lights, just water, candles and quiet. Experts weigh in the pros and cons
Forget fancy lights and music —the latest wellness trend of dark showering is taking over social media, and is the latest Gen Z obsession.
With thousands of posts around it, those unaware may wonder what it actually is and whether it holds any real benefits. According to experts, it's an ancient custom reimagined as a way to experience a real slowdown in life. The dark shower experiment is about no lights, just water, candles and quiet. By removing light and distraction, proponents suggest the experience is elevated. Taking a shower is already one of the humblest but most fulfilling self-care acts, with warm water cascading down to help the mind settle.
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