For many students, getting admission into an Indian Institute of Technology is considered the gateway to a successful and stable career. But for IIT-BHU graduate Saurabh Bothra, this degree became the starting point of a very different journey – one that will ultimately help millions of people embrace a healthier lifestyle through yoga.Today, Bothra’s online wellness platform, Habuild, has built a global community of more than 150 million learners in 169 countries. What started as a personal exploration of meditation and yoga has grown into a movement that encourages people to practice wellness every day.From IIT classroom to yoga classesBorn and brought up in Maharashtra, Saurabh Bothra grew up in an environment where service and purpose were valued. Inspired by his grandfather, who left city life to serve villagers as a doctor, and influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Bothra developed an early interest in creating meaningful impact.After gaining admission to IIT BHU, he seemed destined for a traditional engineering career. However, a chance encounter on a train journey introduced him to meditation and yoga. What started as a personal practice gradually turned into a passion strong enough to make him rethink his future.Rather than follow the traditional career trajectory at the Indian Institutes of Technology, Bothra chose to devote himself to teaching yoga—a decision made amid years of uncertainty and struggle.Six years of struggle before successThe road has been far from smooth. For nearly six years, Bothra worked to establish herself as a yoga educator, traveling extensively and holding classes in different communities. During this time, he observed a recurring pattern: People sincerely wanted to improve their health but found it difficult to be consistent.This insight became the basis for his future ventures. Rather than just focusing on teaching yoga techniques, Bothra hopes to help people create lasting healthy habits that fit into their daily lives.This vision ultimately led to the launch of Habuild in March 2020, just days before Covid-19 lockdowns transformed life around the world.How an everyday habit turned into a global movementAs millions of people remain confined to their homes during the pandemic, Hubbeard’s simple approach has resonated widely. The platform encourages participants to attend daily yoga classes to build accountability and consistency rather than chasing quick results.Word-of-mouth recommendations from families and the community have helped the platform expand rapidly. This model has proven particularly popular among women balancing career and family responsibilities, providing them with a convenient way to prioritize their own well-being.Today, Habuild operates in 169 countries, connecting more than 150 million people through everyday wellness practices. For Bothra, however, the mission remains the same: to help individuals develop sustainable habits that lead to healthier, happier lives.His journey reminds us that success does not always follow a predetermined path. Sometimes, deviations from the intended course have far greater consequences than anyone imagines.