Jimmy Cliff Does Marichyasana D (Only Yoga)

After years of futzing around, and being hogtied into the posture by our patient (and strong) teacher at home, I got both sides of Marichyasana D in the mysore class today at AYRI. Afterwards, I thought of the Jimmy Cliff song:

"You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you'll succeed at last."

This self-congratulation is distinctly un-yogic. It shows the maturity level of a middle school pep rally. Still, it was a good moment. Take 'em when they come!

Cheers,

Jim

p.s. Another Jimmy Cliff lyric, of course, is more sobering: "The harder they come, the harder they fall, one and all."