Your Eyes Only

A Lifestyle Magazine by OXO Living. Volume 1 - The Wellbeing Issue

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Y O U R E Y E S O N L Y

Wellness studios worldwide are recognizing

the power of this practice, incorporating sound

baths into holistic health offerings. Those who

experience it often leave transformed—lighter,

clearer, and deeply connected to something

beyond the physical. And as the digital age

expands access, virtual sound baths are making

this ancient wisdom available anytime, anywhere.

Healing is no longer reserved for the privileged

few; it belongs to all.

CRYOTHERAPY

Cold is a teacher. It strips away comfort,

demands resilience, and unlocks hidden strength.

Cryotherapy is not just for elite athletes—it is

for those who seek to push past limitations,

to step into discomfort and emerge stronger.

The shock of sub-zero temperatures triggers a

primal response: blood rushes to vital organs,

inflammation subsides, and the body enters

survival mode. Yet, in that intensity, something

remarkable happens.

The freeze floods the brain with endorphins

and norepinephrine, sharpening focus and lifting

mood. Stress evaporates in the face of the cold.

The body, once sluggish, awakens. This is not

suffering—it is recalibration.

Gone are the days when cryotherapy was

confined to high-tech chambers. Now, it is

accessible to anyone willing to embrace the chill.

Ice baths, cold showers, winter swims—each

a portal into the transformative power of cold

exposure. Across the world, cryotherapy hubs are

emerging, with Bali at the forefront. The Istana

in Uluwatu is leading the charge, merging ice

baths with breathwork and meditation for a full-

spectrum reset. Whether for recovery, mental

clarity, or sheer exhilaration, the cold does not

ask for permission. It demands presence.

HYPERBARIC

Oxygen is life. But what if we could take it

further—push beyond the ordinary and flood the

body with pure, pressurized vitality? Hyperbaric

Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the next evolution in

biohacking, tapping into oxygen’s full potential to

repair, rejuvenate, and restore.

What once was a medical necessity for divers has

become a game-changer for wellness seekers.

In the pressurized chamber, oxygen absorption

skyrockets. Cells regenerate at an accelerated

rate. Inflammation dissipates. Recovery speeds

up. And in the mind, clarity sharpens, fatigue

melts away, and a sense of deep renewal takes

hold.

Wellness

retreats

across

the

globe

are

harnessing the power of HBOT, and Bali is no

exception. COMO Shambhala Estate and REVĪVŌ

Wellness Resort have made hyperbaric therapy

a cornerstone of their healing programs. Once

reserved for elite athletes and medical patients,

this next-level treatment is now available to

anyone looking to optimize their health. The

future of wellness is here, and it’s oxygen-fueled.

SENSORY DEPRIVATION

The world is loud. Screens flicker, notifications

demand attention, and the mind races to

keep up. But what if silence was the antidote?

Sensory Deprivation Therapy—also known as

float therapy—isn’t just about relaxation. It’s

about stripping away everything unnecessary

and coming back to the core of what it means

to exist.

Inside a dark, soundproof pod, filled with

skin-temperature, salt-saturated water, the

body becomes weightless. The mind, so used

to external input, at first resists. But then,

something shifts. Thoughts slow. Awareness

deepens. The nervous system resets.

Science backs what floaters already know:

this is a portal to deep healing. Stress

hormones

plummet.

Anxiety

dissolves.

Creativity

awakens.

The

body

absorbs

magnesium,

easing

muscle

tension

and

reducing inflammation. What emerges from

the silence is a sense of presence so rare in

the modern world.

No longer an exclusive luxury, float therapy is

becoming widely accessible. Urban float spas

offer pockets of silence amidst the chaos. But

for those seeking an immersive experience,

Bali provides the ultimate setting. Amo Spa in

Canggu and Bali Float Spa in Ubud offer state-

of-the-art float pods designed for profound

relaxation. In a world that never stops,

sensory deprivation is an act of rebellion—an

invitation to unplug, reset, and reconnect.

These

are

not

just

trends;

they

are

movements—revolutions in how we approach

health, healing, and human potential. Sound,

cold, oxygen, silence—each one unlocking

a new dimension of well-being. The future

of wellness is not in fleeting fads. It is in

practices that remind us who we truly are.

P H O T O S Istana, Christopher Campbell