Raff's Brain #142: Hot Yoga Problems - Barkan Flow Broke Me - Dispatches from OBX!

This episode of Hot Yoga Problems brings the heat—literally. Rob recounts a soul-crushing 90-minute Barkan Flow session at OBX Hot Yoga and unpacks the physical, mental, and existential crises that unfolded. Whether it's gasping through Vinyasa progressives, contemplating core weakness, or observing the ripped bodies of beach yogis, Rob reflects with humor and honesty.

The second half of the episode veers into classic Raff’s Brain territory: a traffic jam on Route 12 turns into a cultural commentary on OBX life, peanut branding, and why Mr. Peanut might need sports goggles. Throw in some snack-fueled rambling, cat box innovations, and plans for a 50th birthday bash, and you’ve got another delightfully chaotic brain spill. Hit play. Stay sweaty.

Podcast Outline:

• 90 Minutes of Yoga Destruction at OBX
• Contact Lenses, Visibility, and Class Dynamics
• The Power of the Corner Spot
• Vinyasa Flows as "Progressives": Painful Gym Flashbacks
• Mid-Class Shavasana = Game Changer
• The Twisty-Pose Humiliation Zone
• On Feeling Like a Mortal Among Beach Gods
• OBX Traffic Musings & Golf Cart Supremacy
• Peanut Branding Rant: Mr. Peanut vs. The World
• Walmart Run Recap: Kitty Litter, Caffeine, and Deals
• Upcoming Plans: West Virginia, Turning 50, and Throwing Down with Funk

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