Nothing beats the feeling of working hard, overcoming challenges, and finally reaping the fruits of your effort.  Do you remember the first time your feet magically came off the floor into crow pose?  That sensation of lift-off, finally, was truly a moment of grace.

Nowhere was that more apparent than in the most prestigious Formula 1 race of the season, the Monaco Grand Prix. Just as his father Keke had done 30 years prior, Nico Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix on May 26 – overcoming hardship and unpredictable situations to triumph, holding the lead from flag to flag.

Whether you are trying to learn a new asana, improve your time on your favorite run, or conquer the world of car racing, keep practicing! In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali this is referred to as abhyasa, determined effort. You will never know unless you try. Over and over and over.