It was life changing for me and i continue to take courses and practice on my own. It is an intensive course but well worth it if you put the effort in. A lot of pregnant women who practice actually take a course when they are pregnant since it's beneficial for mother/baby. I would suggest reading the Art of Living by William Hart to get an idea of what to expect during a10 day course - free pdf download available here: https://store.pariyatti.org/art-of-living-english-vipassana