Raff's Brain
Raff’s Brain is my playground for goofy stories, real-life adventures, and experiments in how openness, creativity, and technology can bring people together and improve our lives. Expect Hot Yoga Problems, Riffin’ with Raff, Drive & Jive / Walk & Talk, and various zany side projects that are sometimes cathartic, sometimes ridiculous, and hopefully worth your time.
Raff's Brain
Raff's Brain #174: Hot Yoga Problems - FIRE ALARM IN THE STUDIO?! Flowing through the chaos!
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety recounts an unforgettable morning: a fire alarm welcomes him to class, strobe lights flashing, and some folks evacuating — except the yogis, who flow through the madness before normalcy resumes. From comedic misfires (photosensitivity vs. photosynthesis) to sincere reflections on aging, neighborhood joy, and technology’s upside, this is 14 minutes of pure Raff’s Brain: funny, thoughtful, and wonderfully weird.
Flow with Rob as he breaks down:
- How to practice yoga under full-blown fire alarm conditions
- The power of adapting (and towel over the face techniques)
- A shout-out to courageous yoga instructors
- Turning 50 and watching a new generation arrive next door
- The critical importance of knowing how to drive stick in a post-apocalyptic world
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Podcast Outline:
- Welcome to chaos: fire alarms at sunrise yoga
- Dealing with sensory overload and potential photosensitivity
- Flowing through the madness with a fearless instructor
- Bird dogs, enhanced moves, and unpredictable sequences
- Reflections on turning 50 and newborn neighbors
- Nostalgia, perspective, and technological gratitude
- Stick shift as survival skill
- Wrap-up with humor, hope, and community shoutouts