In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety confronts the trials of early morning yoga, from dodging chin stands to regrettable mat placement decisions. Join Rob as he reflects on being both broken and triumphant after a 6AM class that left him physically crushed but spiritually smug. He skewers the absurdity of peak poses (we see you, camel), wrestles with inclusive yoga lingo, and explores the surprising wisdom in being the cautionary tale on the mat. Funny, real, and 100% relatable—this one's for every yogi who's ever had second thoughts mid-flow.

Outline:

• Rob’s 6AM class dilemma and the deceptive promise of a 7:15 backup plan
• The victory of simply showing up—even when your body protests
• Prime yoga real estate: why location matters more than you'd think
• A chin stand breakdown: who designed this and why are they still free?
• Horizon lunges and the escalating absurdity of “peak” yoga poses
• The camel pose deserves a fiery end (with a cherry bomb)
• How missteps on the mat mirror the learning process in life
• The challenges of modern yoga language and social sensitivity
• Studio nostalgia and the unspoken bond with a good instructor
• Parting advice: avoid the worst poses and trust the yoga struggle