Walking is a good old habit and the simplest form of exercise recommended by health professionals to almost everyone. But in the ever-changing world of fitness, and thanks to social media, newer and interesting trends keep popping up, rehashing even the simplest routines. One such trend that has now grown popular is silent walking. What the term essentially means, is to go on a walk by yourself without any gadgets for connectivity or music. It is a solitary activity.  

Shweta D’Souza, a marketing professional and new mother, who has practised silent walking for seven years, says that she started it as a way to de-stress and disconnect. Soon, it became her escape from the chaos of everyday life. The routine became her personal and private time of the day. “This year, it was about shutting everything out to spend some time with the baby in my womb. Now, it has become a special time of the day when I walk with my infant. It is the quiet time we spend when she is exploring the world around her, and I get to enjoy every moment of unadulterated motherhood,” the Bandra resident shares.