Rob Raffety hits 300 classes at Core Power and he's not just sweaty—he’s reflective. This milestone kicks off a classic Hot Yoga Problems stream where Rob waxes philosophical (and absurd) on performance, mutual respect between man and ...

In this Hot Yoga Problems episode of Raff’s Brain, Rob walks into his local hot yoga studio expecting the usual stretch-and-sweat routine. Instead, he's greeted by an absurd ask: three blocks and a strap. What follows...

Rob Raffety and Zach Lawson are back in this week’s Riffin’ with Raff, tracking the progress, plateaus, and powerful insights of fitness at 50. Rob’s down 12 pounds and feeling creatively energized, but he’s also staring down Halloween...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety takes a gloriously winding walk through the challenges and absurdities of the Bird Dog Pose — a move that starts simple and ends with a strap-assisted backbend worthy of Cirque du Solei...

Is “no worries” secretly the most passive-aggressive phrase in the English language? Rob Raffety returns to Hot Yoga Problems with a high-heat monologue full of sweat-soaked wisdom, 50th birthday reflections, and rage-turned-rap on the...

Midlife fitness isn’t about chasing perfection — it’s about showing up daily, even when you don’t want to. In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob checks in with cousin and personal trainer Zach Lawson to talk about what’s actual...

Rob Raffety is back on Riffin’ with Raff with coach and cousin Zachariah Lawson for another honest, funny, and motivating check-in on his fitness journey at 50. This week? A plateau. But it’s not just about the scale—it's about life. R...

Hot yoga just broke Rob Raffety. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob recounts his harrowing encounter with what he believes to be the most difficult pose in human history: Eka Pada Koundinyasana II—a physically impossible ...

Rob Raffety is four weeks into his “Fitness at 50” experiment and still going strong—thanks in large part to weekly accountability calls with his cousin and coach, Zachariah Lawson. This episode captures their candid check-in: the highs, the hi...

In this brutal episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob faces the dreaded yoga crossroads: C2 or Yoga Sculpt? After making what seemed like a minor switch-up, he’s thrown into a class that tests his body, soul, and sense of spatial reasoning....

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob gets real about the unspoken yet unforgettable aromas of the hot yoga studio. No, we’re not talking sweat and stink—we’re diving into the unexpectedly pleasant world of peppermint oil showers, ...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety explores the mysterious and very real state of being hot yoga drunk. After leaving his mat behind at the studio (again), Rob starts to piece together the symptoms of this sweat...

In this week’s Riffin’ with Raff, Rob dives into Week 2 of his midlife fitness reboot with cousin/trainer/life coach Zachariah Lawson. Spoiler alert: it’s harder than Week 1. The novelty is wearing off, the cravings are creeping in, an...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety gets taken down a few notches by a deceptively chill Core 2 class. Riding high on a streak of good sessions, Rob walks in with swagger — only to walk out annihilated in body, mind, and ...

In this refreshingly non-sweaty edition of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob celebrates a rare moment of yogic triumph — not because he nailed a pose, but because he's finally stopped struggling. He credits discipline, consistency, and a...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob reflects on a moment of unexpected bliss: a hands-on yoga assist so good, it might have spiritually ruined him forever. From the perils of parking lot exits to the linguistics of "grasped" vs. ...

In this radiant episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety basks in the rare glow of a flawless yoga class — a personal “Mini Blue Moon” experience. Riding the high of a Saturday morning session where everything just clicked (yes, even ...

In this debut episode of a new Riffin’ with Raff fitness series, Rob is joined by trainer and lifestyle coach Zachariah Lawson to explore the early stages of Rob’s transformation journey. They break down practical workouts, debunk fitn...

In today’s brutally honest and sweaty episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob recounts a humbling Yoga Sculpt class that nearly broke him—but may have kickstarted something bigger. From a CVS gum haul to a philosophical exploration of free w...

In this Hot Yoga Problems episode, Rob unpacks a surprisingly emotional rollercoaster—being late to class. But like everything in the Raffiverse, it quickly becomes a broader reflection on life, purpose, and progress. Whether it's snagging the ...

On this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob sits down with a relative he recently reconnected with—Miami-based personal trainer Zachariah Lawson—for a raw, real, and energizing conversation about fitness, transformation, and starting aga...

Hot yoga’s got nothing on a Northern Virginia parking garage. In this raw, relatable episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob returns to Arlington with a dinged-up Subaru, a broken AC, and a new outlook on midlife fitness.He dives into...

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 refle...

OBX Hot Yoga left Rob Raffety physically broken and spiritually questioning everything—including whether Siri could locate a drive-thru bagel place. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Raff takes us on a hilarious, chaotic, and oddly...

In this short but soothing installment of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety steps off the heated mat and into the heart of West Virginia. Broadcasting from the cozy confines of his Subaru, he recounts a mellow yet meaningful session at