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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
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In this week’s episode Jarred joins Ava to talk about their relationship and answer questions from our listeners. Listen in to hear Jarred reflect on his relationship with Ava, discuss his biggest fear about becoming a dad and share valuable wisdom around relationship and parenthood.
An episode not to be missed. If you have any questions or comments, join the discussion on our Facebook group.
Relevant episodes:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Welcome Jarred and reflection about their relationship
4:10 Confusion, a challenge in most relationships
8:30 What’s in the way of a harmonious relationship?
10:50 Jarred answers: What is the most exciting thing about becoming a dad?
14:20 What is your biggest fear about stepping into parenthood?
19:20 Who is this ‘highest version of yourself’ that you do not want to fail against?
22:00 What has been the biggest challenge in your relationship with Ava?
25:15 What makes a relationship challenging?
31:15 Thank you for listening, join the conversation on our Facebook page and socials.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Join Ava and Deniz and explore the importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health, as they answer these questions: Why do people come to yoga? When is cueing not mental health aware? What is the antidote to this?
About our guest: Deniz Aydoslu is a self-care coach, senior yoga and meditation teacher, somatic educator, and an expert in the therapeutic application of embodied movement systems for emotional health.
Relevant links:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction
2:35 Who is Deniz Aydoslu?
8:30 The time when Ava and Deniz met
10:20 The importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health
13:00 Training offering & mental health in old-school yoga
17:00 What inspired Deniz to create this training?
18:45 When is cueing not mental health aware?
24:00 What is the antidote to this?
26:25 What is included in the training?
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
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Join Ava for a short 12-minute gentle meditation. Use your breath to soften your body and rest in stillness and presence.
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
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In this week's episode Ava shares her experience of her 10 year relationship with partner Jarred. She details how they met, the challenges and struggles they have navigated over the years and where they are at the present moment.
This episode provides a timeline and some context to their relationship before our next podcast where Jarred and Ava will be answering some questions from our listeners.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction
0:55 Relationship as a spiritual practice
5:00 How they met
8:35 The intensity at the beginning of their relationship
11:50 Navigating long distance and other challenges
15:10 Being exposed to teachings didn’t mean that they were skilled
19:40 The benefit of stepping back and giving space
22:20 Where they are now
23:45 If you have any questions for them please comment below
24:20 Thank you for listening, subscribe to the podcast & follow us on socials.
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
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
This week’s guided meditation is a Sufi inspired technique from Hridaya yoga. Join Ava in this simple yet powerful practice using the heart as a tool for meditation and sublimation, an all time favorite!
Breathe through the heart space and connect to the essence of your being.
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
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Welcome to this short meditation with music. Ground yourself into the effortlessness of the now.
Inhale to relax, exhale and ground into the now. Connect to the present moment through your heart space.
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
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Today’s topic was inspired by a conversation Ava had with one of her students and highlights the different phases we go through as spiritual seekers. It answers the question ‘how can our spiritual path mature?’
Listen in to hear Ava’s personal experience as a spiritual seeker and gain a deeper understanding in your own path.
Recommended links:
- History of Hatha Yoga Course
- History of Hatha Yoga podcast episode
- “The Ancient and Modern Roots of Yoga” by Mark Singleton
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction
3:15 The four phases of a spiritual path
4:20 Ava’s spiritual journey
8:28 Phase II
14:59 Phase III and the importance of questioning
17:07 Becoming a teacher (phase IV)
20:40 Let us know about what you think of this episode
21:00 Leave us a review on the Apple podcast and win a FREE History of Hatha Yoga Course
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
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Enjoy this gentle, spacious meditation with music.
Tune inward and bring relaxation to your whole body. Explore and let go of resistance while cultivating the attitudes of allowing and acceptance.
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
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Welcome to this spacious guided meditation to relax your body and explore joy. Allow peacefulness and gratitude to pervade in your day.
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
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
In this week's episode Ava has the BIGGEST news to share.
As she records this episode on day 2 of COVID, she also talks about her experience of cultivating pleasure during times of discomfort.
Listen in to know what this personal update is about.
Chapter markers
00:00 Ava talks about her experience of cultivating pleasure during times of pain.
1:30 Sharing important news!
5:15 Special thanks to all listeners.
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