India, Dec. 5 -- 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.The trend

Dark showering is exactly what it sounds like: taking a s...