This seems like a trend tailor-made for South Africans, because, well, Eskom.
Darkness Retreats are not new, and have been around for more than 40 years according to one of the foremost ‘practitioners’. Taoist master Mantak Chia is seen as the ‘pioneer’ who has recently re-popularised dark retreats through his revival of ancient Chinese practices.The Taoist claims that extended darkness gets folks to an incredible natural high without having to resort to psychedelics or rituals.
That and the boogeyman in the closet. Indeed, darkness has never been a comfortable experience for most of us, and even some adults find the absence of light unnerving.
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