| | Hi,
It's great that you know the DN stuff beforehand and are aware of what you maybe getting into. Yet, for some people it's not a choice they make. I feel everyone has a certain intensity of longing to be free. It only depends on how intense it is.
Physical Yoga does help make progress on the spiritual path. If you're happy with it then I suggest you go deep into it. Deepen your understanding of all it's elements and postures and keep going further and further into it. I cannot say that this will give you Enlightenment, but you'll lead a generally happy life with fewer health, emotional and stress issues.
If you want to follow Buddha's Eightfold Path along the older Theraveda tradition, this will be a whole different journey. There will be ups and downs. Sometimes you'll go way down, and when you're up again you'll be full of understanding and gratitude. If you believe in reincarnation, it's said that the progress made in this life will be carried over even if you dont reach the goal. After a certain point you cannot choose how much to hold back and how much to part with, you have to let go of everything you identify with (Even if temporarily).
You're the one who makes the choice, if you believe in free will. If not, then the choice is already made. All the best. |