Raff's Brain #124: Hot Yoga Problems - Front Row Regret - the WORST Spot in Class!

16/05/2025 14 min
Raff's Brain #124: Hot Yoga Problems - Front Row Regret - the WORST Spot in Class!

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety confronts the trials of early morning yoga, from dodging chin stands to regrettable mat placement decisions. Join Rob as he reflects on being both broken and triumphant after a 6AM class that left him physically crushed but spiritually smug. He skewers the absurdity of peak poses (we see you, camel), wrestles with inclusive yoga lingo, and explores the surprising wisdom in being the cautionary tale on the mat. Funny, real, and 100% relatable—this one's for every yogi who's ever had second thoughts mid-flow.Outline:Rob’s 6AM class dilemma and the deceptive promise of a 7:15 backup planThe victory of simply showing up—even when your body protestsPrime yoga real estate: why location matters more than you'd thinkA chin stand breakdown: who designed this and why are they still free?Horizon lunges and the escalating absurdity of “peak” yoga posesThe camel pose deserves a fiery end (with a cherry bomb)How missteps on the mat mirror the learning process in lifeThe challenges of modern yoga language and social sensitivityStudio nostalgia and the unspoken bond with a good instructorParting advice: avoid the worst poses and trust the yoga struggle

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