Raff's Brain #146: Hot Yoga Problems - Sweating IPAs & Dodging Patchouli in the OBX!

In this special Outer Banks edition of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety gets real about vacation vices, yogi humility, and the sensory chaos of sweating it all out. While dodging questionable scents and contact lens emergencies, he reflects on the unique OBX yoga culture, debates signing up for a high-intensity fitness program, and finds accountability in unexpected places—like a surprise call to ChatGPT mid-podcast. From falling asleep in reclined bound angle pose to sweating out IPA regrets, this one has all the heat, heart, and hilarity you’ve come to expect from Raff’s Brain.

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Outline:

• Outer Banks yoga update: intense sessions, serious sweat
• The mystery smell: pot, patchouli, or hoppy hangover?
• Yoga class opening confusion and a brief accidental nap
• Live call to ChatGPT: Malasana and Supta Baddha Konasana identified!
• Reflections on the importance of clear instruction in new studios
• The great fitness program temptation (and sticker shock)
• The pressure of sales calls and setting boundaries
• Exploring family connections for fitness accountability
• Pondering brand names, grammar, and vowels
• Fall vibes, birthday plans, and Steelers optimism