Raff's Brain #227: Hot Yoga Problems - Prone Shavasana & The Lie of ‘I’ll Start Monday’

In this introspective Hot Yoga Problems episode, Raff reflects on a surprising new yoga experience—prone shavasana—and uses it as a launchpad to explore a deeper theme: why we delay the things that are good for us.

With May 1st as a symbolic “fresh start,” Raff breaks down the mental traps of procrastination, the realities of midlife health goals, and the importance of taking action immediately instead of waiting for the perfect moment. Honest, relatable, and motivating—this episode is a call to stop waiting and start doing.

Outline:

•  May Day and the psychology of fresh starts 
•  First-time experience: prone shavasana explained 
•  Why novelty still exists after years of practice 
•  Finding your fitness “fit” (why hot yoga works for Raff) 
•  The “I’ll start Monday” trap 
•  Artificial beginnings vs real action 
•  Self-discipline and personal responsibility 
•  Health goals ahead of a doctor’s visit 
•  Diet realities vs exercise ambitions 
•  The idea of a 40-day commitment challenge 
•  Final reflection: urgency, action, and ownership 

👉 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058