Raff's Brain #137: Hot Yoga Problems - LOVE/HATE THE BIRD DOG POSE!

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob reflects on a nearly empty 6AM class and the surprise return of the Bird Dog pose. Once a simple favorite, Bird Dog turns sinister with crunchy modifications and burning limbs. Rob explores why August makes everyone disappear, how yoga metaphors bleed into daily life, and why multitasking through the pain might be his brand. Plus, he teases a potential special episode with family members taking on hot yoga for the first time. It’s awkward, sweaty, and hilarious—just how we like it.

Outline:

• Welcome & gratitude for the loyal Raff’s Brain listeners
• August: the month when everyone taps out (except Rob)
• Bird Dog pose reintroduced: deceptively chill, brutally effective
• Isometric hell and Duck Hunt memories
• Yoga pose rankings and extended side angle bragging rights
• Driving, pedestrians, and near-misses
• Bird Dog crunches = betrayal
• Random bursts of musical optimism (hello, Annie)
• Plans for a special family-themed hot yoga episode
• Sign off: Stay flexible and “Mama slay mo foes”

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