As others have mentioned, going for the 10-day retreat can help you get started. You have to understand though, that if you want to get into Vipassana meditation, do it for life. If you are motivated enough, then you don't need the retreat.
Some people like the company of others and a sort of schedule to keep. It motivates them. They go for the retreat. But I have seen them come back with absolutely no change. They still go back to their old ways, of talking shit about others, smoking, drinking, and they don't practice meditation anymore. This is just bad attitude towards Vipassana.
To be honest, I was introduced to Vipassana (and Yoga), when I was in rehab. 15 days of early morning meditation and Yoga helped me a lot. That got my interest going and I decided to buy self-help books and keep practicing.
Some people like the company of others and a sort of schedule to keep. It motivates them. They go for the retreat. But I have seen them come back with absolutely no change. They still go back to their old ways, of talking shit about others, smoking, drinking, and they don't practice meditation anymore. This is just bad attitude towards Vipassana.
To be honest, I was introduced to Vipassana (and Yoga), when I was in rehab. 15 days of early morning meditation and Yoga helped me a lot. That got my interest going and I decided to buy self-help books and keep practicing.