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Hi, my name is Ava and I’m delighted to offer you “Functional Spirituality”, a free resource of talks, trainings and guided meditations. I use an academic approach to invite critical thinking into energetic, mystical and heart-based practices. Spirituality has a history of disempowering the individual and worshiping the guru or priest, without question. In this podcast, I aim to reduce the dogma that has rendered so many schools and practices ineffective - (and strange AF) - and to elevate the conversation around spirituality. I want to EMPOWER the meditator and yogi, to place the power back in our hands, to live directly from our own experience. I hope you enjoy! For Q&A questions, topic suggestions email Ava at functionalspiritualityretreat@gmail.com Visit www.functionalspirituality.com Follow us @FunctionalSpirituality or @avairani_ and our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool
Episodes
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Today’s topic is applicable to everybody, not just mothers or parents.
We often find ourselves complaining about life and unconsciously hoping that complaining will help us get our needs met. In reality, complaining signals our bodies and the people around us stress and resistance. This is not sustainable for ourselves and our relationships.
Listen in to hear Ava share insights from her life and how reframing things positively has supported her recently.
The intention of this episode is to inspire you to cultivate optimism in a healthy way. We recommend you to listen back to this podcast in a month or two to track and observe your progress.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic and update from Ava
02:20 How the silent retreats have supported Ava during an important transition in her life
4:09 What is positively benefiting Ava and her relationships?
5:52 How does complaining affect our body and relationships?
8:45 An example where we can reframe our reality in a positive way and still being truthful to ourselves
14:00 Complaining as a strategy to try to get your needs met
15:48 Ava’s super power
17:00 Thank you for listening, if you have any topic ideas for this podcast please let us know by sending us an email: functionalspiritualityretreat@gmail.com
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Start your day with this grounding 5 minute consecration practice. Consecration is a spiritual practice for surrendering the personal will, and opening up to the universal energy of Life itself.
We invite you to take a few deep breaths, slowly letting go of personal struggle, and allowing ourselves to trust life. We offer a prayer to be a vessel for the highest good and let go of attachment to outcome. The perfect morning meditation practice!
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify so you have access to this practice with one click"
To join our free weekly group meditations message us or visit @functionalspirituality
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Story time! Ava shares a bit about her journey and the origin of the 3 part method. What makes Functional Spirituality so unique? Listen and find out.
Relevant links:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
02:00 Ava’s story: Bikram yoga, Agama and Hridaya schools.
10:45 The origin story of the 3 part method.
14:20 The three intentions that we may have in our spiritual practice.
20:00 The difference between Awakening and Deconditioning tools.
23:30 The importance of intention.
26:08 Conclusion
28:18 Thank you for listening, if you have any questions and comments please let us know.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Gift yourself 15 minutes of your day and join Ava in this healing practice cultivating the energy of gratitude. Gratitude can be a healing tool as it helps us connect back to the feelings of joy, love, openness and presence.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify so you have access to this practice with one click"
To join our free weekly group meditations message us or visit @functionalspirituality
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode Jarred chats about his experiences and offers insights into the 5 day labour and Jasmine’s birth. Jarred explains how not everything turned out how they had planned and opens up on the difficulties, challenges and learnings taken throughout the journey.
Relevant links:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
02:30 Jarred’s experience at the beginning of the labour.
5:45 What was Jarred scared of during this time?
7:20 Positive parts of this experience
10:46 Jarred’s experience during the 3rd, 4rd day of labor.
14:00 Ava and Jarred share how they experienced the pregnancy and labour differently.
16:00 Jarred’s advice for those who are planning their pregnancy and birth.
17:20 The hardest time for Jarred.
24:50 Jarred’s experience after the birth.
27:45 Ava and Jarred share about what has happened since the birth.
30:00 Thank you for listening if you have any questions for Jarred and Ava please let us know.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Join Ava in this spacious guided meditation to slow down, relax and arrive to the present moment through your body and breath. Connect to the intimacy and stillness of your being.
We finalise this meditation with loving breaths and a gratitude practice.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify so you have access to this practice with one click.
To join our free weekly group meditations message us or visit @functionalspirituality
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In this episode Ava talks about one of the favourite tools that she has come across in her personal development journey: Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
Communication is not about following a book formula or exercises, it is about ultimately embodying the principles of NVC and integrating the humanity in the our conversations.
Listen in to hear Ava discuss about how and when nonviolent communication actually changed her life and the way you can change yours too.
If you have any requests for upcoming podcasts we would love to hear from you!
Send us an email at functionalspiritualityretreat@gmail.com.
Join the podcast discussion and our weekly meditations in our Facebook group.
Relevant links:
Shining the light on the Fawn Response: stop fawning
Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training waitlist
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
02:09 The first time Ava heard about Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
04:40 Practicing the formulas vs embodying the principles.
06:55 Intentions and principles of NVC.
8:30 The difference between NVC and fawning.
11:40 The ultimate skills of NVC and the importance of having our own healing practice.
14:23 Conclusion.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Join Ava in this spacious guided meditation to connect to what is meaningful for you at the moment.
Use your breath to drop into your body, your center and your presence.
Give yourself the opportunity to enquire: How do I feel? What do I need?
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify so you have access to this practice with one click"
To join our free weekly group meditations message us or visit @functionalspirituality
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
As we approach our next Awakening Silent Retreat in April, we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes about Awakening.
Inspired by an email we received a few months ago that draws attention to how the word ‘awakening’ can be a very confusing topic for some people. Ava talks about the process behind Awakening and the importance of having a clear and simple explanation of exactly what it is, how the awakening techniques work and what you can expect along the way.
Ava encourages us to use our own discernment and create our own framework so we are not completely abnegating our thinking to a system or teachings outside of us.
Relevant links:
Awakening Silent Retreat in Margaret River (April 14th - 18th 2023).
Guided meditation: The Invitation by Mooji
Guided meditation: Inner smile into pure Being
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
6:08 Common misconceptions about awakening
8:25 What is awakening?
12:30 What is ‘the person’ according to non-dual traditions?
13:30 Non-dual awakening techniques
14:58 The difference between healing and being
16:15 The confusion that exists in some ‘awakeing’ teachers and teachings
21:40 How do I bring clarity in my spiritual path?
23:00 Summary about the three part method and the two formats of our Silent Retreats
24:26 Awakening Silent Retreat.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Take some time to use your breath and awareness to soften the body and arrive into the present moment.
This spacious meditation guided by Anaid applies the energy of gratitude to bring healing and relaxation to your being. As you connect to the heart space, notice the transformative effect that gratitude can bring.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify so you have access to this practice with one click".
To join our free weekly group meditations message us or visit @functionalspirituality
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool