Raff's Brain #172: Hot Yoga Problems - Very SMALL Class, Very BIG Vibes!

12/11/2025 9 min
Raff's Brain #172: Hot Yoga Problems - Very SMALL Class, Very BIG Vibes!

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Episode Synopsis

What happens when your hot yoga class only has two students? Rob Raffety takes us inside the most intimate group session imaginable—a 6AM class on the Monday before a holiday, where sparse attendance and a substitute instructor create a strangely intense dynamic. With only one other student, Rob faces the pressure of hyper-visibility, replays memories of one-on-one training, and reflects on what class size really does to the yoga experience. It’s awkward, insightful, and just sweaty enough to qualify as a full Raff’s Brain breakdown.Outline:Rob's early arrival and the eerie quiet of an empty studioHot yoga vs. yoga sculpt: A tough call avoidedThe "how small is too small" question of class legitimacyFlashback to personal training and yoga beginningsThe moment a class becomes a class: 2 students, 1 instructorSubstitute teacher steps in and delivers a killer sessionHyper-awareness in small groups: Pressure to performPerformance self-assessment: Rob’s honesty hourThe comedy and comfort in the awkwardA quick, reflective wrap-up📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

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