Chris Abay Podcast

Chris Abay

Inspirational conversations that explore what connects real people to their own dreams and how they change their lives to follow their true purpose"Take your passion and make it happen"

  1. JAN 17

    S3:E3 YinWave — What Fascia Actually is... (and isn't)

    Fascia has become one of the most talked-about words in modern movement, yoga, and bodywork — and also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, I gently strip fascia back to what it actually is… and what it definitely isn’t. We’ll explore fascia not as a trendy buzzword or a mysterious “thing you stretch,” but as a living, intelligent connective tissue system that responds to time, load, hydration, sensation, and nervous system input. You’ll learn: What fascia really is, structurally and functionallyWhy fascia doesn’t behave like muscle — and why treating it like muscle often backfiresCommon myths about fascia release, rolling, and “breaking things up”How fascia adapts slowly, intelligently, and with memoryWhy gentleness, duration, and awareness matter more than forceThis episode is especially for anyone who: Feels stiff despite stretching regularlyHas tried foam rolling or strong techniques with mixed resultsPractices Yin Yoga and wants to understand why it worksIs curious about pain, restriction, or long-held tension in the bodyNothing technical for the sake of it. No forceful fixes. Just a clearer, calmer understanding of the tissue that quite literally holds us together. If you’ve ever wondered why slowing down can create deeper change than pushing harder — this episode is for you. Part of the YinWave audio series — where sound, stillness, and fascia meet. AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    14 min

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