Raff's Brain #128: Hot Yoga Problems - The Crow Pose King Returns!

Hot Yoga Problems returns with a vengeance as Rob Raffety reflects on a rough few weeks marked by hospital stays, caregiving stress, and a long-overdue return to the mat. In true Raff’s Brain style, he blends heartfelt updates with hilarious hot yoga humility, offering insights into physical regression, motivation, and why he thrives on in-class competition. Also: a triumphant sequence that proves Rob is still king of the crow pose. This episode is a sweaty, soulful reminder to keep showing up—even if you fall down.

Outline:

• Quick catch-up: family health and podcast hiatus
• Hot yoga relapse: how fast we regress without routine
• The crow sequence comeback: Rob’s yoga superpower
• Group class dynamics and the importance of community
• Real talk: self-comparison, observation, and growth
• Rejecting perfection, embracing effort
• Why showing up is 90% of the battle
• Final thoughts on confidence, health, and momentum