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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. 4D AGO

    NOT Ep 7 - Unofficial & Off Piste rogue episode... recorded after my surgery

    I probably shouldn’t have recorded this. I'm four days after shoulder surgery... tired, uncomfortable, slightly spaced out and yet this felt like the most honest moment to speak. This isn’t a polished update.  It’s not “on brand.”  And it definitely wasn’t planned. It’s what it actually feels like when everything stops. What happens when you can’t teach, can’t move properly, can’t distract yourself, and you’re left with your body, your thoughts, and whatever surfaces in the quiet. There’s frustration in here. There’s clarity. And a few things I didn’t expect to say out loud. If you’ve been wondering where I’ve gone… this is the real answer. And if you’re curious about where things are heading, beyond the classes, beyond the old rhythm, I think this points directly at it. AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    27 min

  2. MAR 9

    S3:E6 YinWave — How Myofascial Release becomes the 'Search for Precision'

    Yin Yoga is often misunderstood as simply slow stretching. But in reality, Yin can become something much more interesting, it's explorative way of listening to the connective tissue and discovering where the body is holding tension. In this episode, Chris explores how Yin Yoga becomes the discovery platform for deeper fascial work. Long holds in Yin poses help reveal patterns of restriction across the body’s fascial lines. Once those areas are identified, Myofascial Release (MFR) allows us to move from broad exploration to precise intervention, gently targeting adhesions and restoring the natural glide of connective tissue. Think of Yin as the discovery vehicle, and Myofascial Release as the precision tool. Together they create a powerful approach to working with fascia, mobility, and long-term joint health. These symbiotic practices and how they work can be explored at my new wbsite : YinWave.com  AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    16 min

  3. JAN 31

    S3:E5 YinWave — Why Yin isn't the 'soft option'

    Yin is often misunderstood as gentle, passive, or “just stretching.”  But what if the real strength of a practice isn’t how much effort it demands — but how much staying power it cultivates? In this episode, Chris explores why Yin and Myofascial Release are anything but the soft option. Drawing on lived studio experience, fascia science, and the often-overlooked bridge between movement and meditation, he reframes strength as tolerance, endurance, and nervous system capacity rather than force or intensity. This is an episode for anyone who: Feels unsure about letting go of stronger, more dynamic practicesWorries that Yin might mean losing strength or supportHas benefited from practices like Aerial yoga and wonders where that strength now livesHas been quietly waiting for Yin that goes deeper than stretchingYou’ll hear why Yin trains the body to stay rather than strive, how this endurance transfers directly into meditation, and why quiet practices often build the most sustainable kind of strength. If you’ve ever thought Yin was “too soft,” this conversation may change the way you listen to your body — and what you mean by strength. AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    16 min

  4. JAN 19

    S3:E4 YinWave — What is the "Decompression Zone"?

    This is the sweetspot of the series where we share where the new direction of the studio is and how th horizon is changing. The decompression zone is that space everybody needs to balance the immense effort it takes to progress through "life". In this episode, I explore the idea of decompression, not as stretching, fixing, or improving the body, but as creating the conditions for release. Modern bodies live under constant load: physical, mental, emotional. Over time, this compression shows up as stiffness, fatigue, irritability, and a sense that the body never quite settles. This episode looks at what decompression really means in a Yin, fascia-aware context — why doing less can often create more space, and how stillness, time, and intelligent positioning allow the nervous system to downshift and tissues to rehydrate. Rather than techniques to “do”, this is an invitation to notice where you are holding, bracing, or over-efforting — and what becomes possible when that grip softens. Spoiler alert: This episode contains raw, unedited content! AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    14 min

  5. 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

  6. JAN 10

    S3:E2 YinWave — Why forcing flexibility backfires

    In this episode, I gently challenge one of the most common beliefs in movement and yoga culture: that flexibility is something you push your way into. If stretching harder, longer, or more often was the answer, many of us would already feel open, free, and pain-free. And yet… here we are. I explore why forcing range of motion often leads to resistance, irritation, or injury — and how the body, particularly the nervous system and fascia, responds when it feels rushed or overruled. This episode looks at: Why the body tightens in response to forceThe difference between lengthening tissue and creating safetyHow “no pain, no gain” quietly works against flexibilityWhy slowing down can create more change than pushing ever didThis isn’t about avoiding effort — it’s about choosing the right kind of input. A softer conversation about flexibility, resilience, and why listening tends to outperform forcing, every time. And of course - how YinWave support your journey in to a healthier existence :) AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    16 min

  7. JAN 6

    S3:E1 YinWave — Why Yin Is Not Stretching

    An audio introduction to fascia-informed Yin Yoga, explaining how it differs from stretching and why slowness and sustained stillness support real tissue change. Many people come to Yin Yoga thinking it’s simply long, passive stretching, and then feel confused when it doesn’t behave the way stretching usually does. In this short episode, Chris gently explores why Yin works differently. You’ll hear why stretching targets muscles, why it often stops helping when stress, fatigue, or injury are involved, and how Yin uses stillness and time to communicate with deeper connective tissues instead. If you’ve ever felt tight despite stretching regularly, or noticed that pushing flexibility doesn’t bring lasting relief, this episode offers a calmer, more compassionate way of understanding what’s happening in your body. This is an introduction, not a lesson, an invitation to listen rather than try harder. AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    13 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    1st Free Yoga Nidra - 10 mins

    Hey this is Chris! I recently completed a wonderful training course in Yoga Nidra with the amazing Melanie Cooper & Jennie Sharma. They trained us well and encouraged us to give away free recordings of Yoga Nidra because you never know who it might help. Yoga Nidra is a bit like a hypnotic guided meditation which takes you gently into that soft space between being awake and being asleep, allowing your conscious awareness to peer into the magic of the unconsciousness... Or - just have a really, really nice rest :) Please give this a try and if you like it give me a like and a follow and remember to enjoy this as much and as often as you wish. Happy meandering, Chris xx  AbaYoga.co.uk : Classes : Courses : Coaching

    9 min
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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"

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  • Creator
    Chris Abay
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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