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