ESCAPADES INTO THE REAL WORLD

Amid a culture of instant gratification, overload of content, and brain rot, analog wellness offers a counter-culture

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to-face conversations, participate in community activities, etc. She affirms, "In-person connections — sharing space, energy, and real conversation — help regulate our nervous system. They bring our heart rhythms into coherence, which promotes a calm, relaxed state that no digital interface can replicate."

Even though experts have long recommended digital detox practices, the urgency has grown just now, notes Manisha. "Though many people already occasionally engage in these activities, the need for intentional and regular analog wellness practices is now more vital than ever," she says.

There has been a shift in perceptions; instead of being gullible users of electronic devices, people have started reflecting and analysing their steps. "Many are beginning to notice that staring at screens late into the night affects their circadian rhythm and disturbs their (Rapid Eye Movement) REM sleep — sometimes even disrupting their ability to dream," says Dr Ashmita.