I didn't eat for 23 days, lost 49lb and felt healthier than ever, says DONAL MACINTYRE. So when the longevity guru doctor behind it raved about three-day total darkness experiment, I wanted to take pa
But the modern monastic cell, in which I recently found myself isolated, is part of a high-end therapeutic experience billed as 'The Ultimate Darkness Retreat'. But Dr Kapoor had raved about the benefits of the darkness retreat. Turning to yoga, meditation and cold-endurance sessions with Dutch wellness guru Wim Hof, the so-called 'Iceman', AJ also did a darkness retreat in Oregon, US. There, when we felt ready, we lifted the eye masks and the orange light, although subdued, felt almost aggressive. Since completing the retreat, I have come to understand that the real test is not surviving three days without light.
Source: Daily Mail March 07, 2026 18:09 UTC
