It&#x27;s possible that experiencing the extreme makes the &quot;milder ways&quot; much easier to make a habit.<p>When you&#x27;ve just meditated for 11 hours a day for 10 days straight, 30 minutes a day seems like nothing.<p>I think the retreats are often just a way to gain perspective or a &quot;crash course&quot; that you can then apply to your life once you leave.