Why Everyone is Talking About the Analog Wellness Trend (and How It Can Change Your Life)

More and more frequently I find myself wanting to disconnect from my phone. It’s like I can actually feel it’s interference in my brainwaves, and in my body. It’s the love hate relationship that I can do everything on my phone, and yet I want nothing more than to be away from it.

The time this is coming up the most is my mornings. I don’t want to meditate near my phone. I also don’t want it to be the first thing I pick up (for any reason).

Seems I’m not the only one…

The Analog Wellness movement is here—named the #1 trend in the Global Wellness Summit’s Future of Wellness Report 2025—and it’s not just about digital detoxing; it’s about actively choosing experiences that make us feel human again.

Less screens, more soul. Less scrolling, more being.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the online world and longing for something deeper, you’re not alone. I’m going to share how this trend is reshaping wellness, why inner connection is the ultimate “analog experience,” and how you can build your own inner technology—no apps, no distractions, just you.

What is Analog Wellness? The Digital Detox Trend That’s Taking Over

We all know digital detoxes aren’t new. But 2025 is set to be the year when more people actively log off—not just to escape, but to reconnect with something more real.

Analog Wellness is about moving away from the overstimulating, algorithm-driven, endlessly distracting digital world and towards experiences that bring us back to our bodies, our senses, and our deeper selves.

This means a return to: 

Hobbies that don’t require a screen (think painting, gardening, journaling, reading actual books, meditating in real life groups, or without a phone or app)
Face-to-face conversations instead of texting or voice notes
Tactile, physical experiences like pottery, dance, or playing an instrument
Moments of stillness instead of constant information consumption

We’re collectively waking up to how overstimulated and disconnected we’ve become. And it’s making us question: what are we actually gaining from being online all the time?

Why Going Analog is the Key to Inner Connection

Think about the last time you sat in silence, just with yourself. No phone, no music, no scrolling—just you.

Was it uncomfortable? Peaceful? Did your mind race?

Our inner world—our thoughts, emotions, intuition—has been drowned out by the constant external noise of notifications, opinions, and content overload.

Analog Wellness isn’t just about switching off from digital; it’s about switching on your inner awareness.

As outer tech gets louder and louder I feel so passionately that we safeguard and empower ourselves by a strong return and connection to our inner tech.

When we give ourselves space away from screens, something magical happens: 

We feel more present in our bodies
Creativity flows naturally
We remember what actually matters

and… Our intuition gets louder

This is the foundation of inner connection.

Because the truth is—your most powerful, intelligent, and life-changing technology isn’t external. It’s internal.

Ditch the Meditation App—Build Your Own Inner Tech

We’ve been trained to believe we need apps and devices to meditate.

But true meditation has nothing to do with tech.

Yes, apps can be a great gateway—but at some point, we need to ask: are we outsourcing our inner connection? Are we becoming reliant on a recorded meditation to connect with ourself? Sounds absurd when you say it like that right?

Meditation is the ultimate “analog” practice—it’s just you, your breath, and the present moment. And the more we practice, the more we develop our own inner technology:

Inner clarity—knowing what’s truly right for us
Inner calm—resilience in the face of chaos
Inner flow—accessing creativity and intuition effortlessly

But here’s the problem: Most meditation resources keep you dependent on tech.

What if you could truly meditate anywhere, anytime—without your phone? That’s my vision for us all, and I’ve helped so many people do this through the meditation courses I share.

Feeling equally frustrated, and yet curious about meditating on your own? Find out more here →