A few years back I got a chance to visit Bodhgaya and do a ten day Vipassana meditation retreat. This retreat was based on the principles of Buddhism. Bodhgaya, now a UNESCO heritage site,  is one of the oldest and holiest cities in India and holds a special significance for Buddhists.  Lord Buddha meditated under a banyan tree in this region and attained his enlightenment. As you walk around, you see more than hundred monasteries sponsored by countries around the world where Buddhism has spread. I felt lucky that I happened to do my ten day silent retreat in the same region where Buddha attained his enlightenment 2500 years back.

If you are a beginner, many people get confused on how to start and which yoga studio to join or how to learn Yoga. Based on my very limited experience I feel it doesn’t matter. If you are curious, get on the bus (or yoga mat in this case), gain familiarity with the starting point which is the physical practice, start practicing patiently and then trust your gut to guide the right path for you in this journey. You will be naturally attracted to some themes and they may change with your age and experience. Observe them and introspect around them and let your body and mind guide you on further next steps. In that sense you just need to listen to yourself and be a follower of self.