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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 Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Today’s episode is apart of a two part series, be sure to listen to the previous episode first!
Part 1 gave us the context and philosophy around pleasure to help us expand our understanding. In this episode we will explore different tools we can use to cultivate joy and pleasure in our lives when we don’t feel good.
If you listen to the end and decide to commit to a 7 day practice, feel free to join us in the Facebook group and share your experiences.
chapter markers
00:00 Did you listen to part 1?
00:45 Why theory is a tool
04:10 Cultivating a gratitude practice
7:15 The heart-space
08:56 Smiling energy
11:50 Journal prompt: What brings you pleasure?
13:47 Final notes
Links mentioned:
links, resources or courses mentioned
www.functionalspirituality.com
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual Being.
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on news and new offers.
Weekly live meditations on Zoom! Get details AND chat about the latest episodes in the Functional Spirituality fb group ~ connect to a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise spiritual practice and 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 Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
This week’s episode is inspired by a question that Ava received during a recent silent retreat.
The question was something along the lines of how can we cultivate peace and happiness in the body when we are experiencing chronic pain or health issues.
This 2 part series will explore the philosophy behind pleasure and also provide you with tools to cultivate your own pleasure during periods of discomfort and unease.
chapter markers
00:00 Introduction and catch up w/ Ava
03:35 Side notes on personal preferences and toxic positivity
10:34 Cultivating happiness and feeling joy inside the body
13:24 The philosophy of pleasure
18:07 The 3 levels of pleasure
22:51 Ending notes
Links mentioned:
links, resources or courses mentioned
www.functionalspirituality.com
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual Being.
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on news and new offers.
Weekly live meditations on Zoom! Get details AND chat about the latest episodes in the Functional Spirituality fb group ~ connect to a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise spiritual practice and 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 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Experience a guided consecration practice, uncover the actor behind the actions and find a sense of ease emanate throughout your being in this 7-minute guided practice by Ava Irani.
Want to learn more about consecration and the life-changing benefits? Reach out via Instagram or our facebook group.
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 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
In this week’s free live meditation, Anaid guides us in a 15 minute spacious meditation to relax the body from tension and worry through the heart space.
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
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
In this week’s episode, Ava shares her perspective on a new healing paradigm and the importance of shifting away from the 'yang' model towards a new attitude for healing and connection.
Listen in to learn about the concept of yin and yang and how this duality is represented in our nervous system, our society and our attitude towards healing.
An important topic for our community, the healing professions and those experiencing illness and healing first hand.
Chapter markers
00:00 Introduction to the topic
3:00 Nervous system and yin & yang
5:50 We live in a yang paradigm
07:45 The imbalance of the old paradigm
10:48 Healing is a yin condition
12:40 The new paradigm for healing
20:38 Join in the conversation on the Facebook page
20:48 Personal update from Ava
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 Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Welcome to this short mid-day drop-in meditation.
Let your mind soften and your heart open, as you connect to the joy of breathing and the joy of being in the present moment.
www.functionalspirituality.com
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual Being.
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on news and new offers.
Weekly live meditations on Zoom! Get details AND chat about the latest episodes in the Functional Spirituality fb group ~ connect to a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimise spiritual practice and 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 Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
In this week’s episode, Ava shares tips on how to better support people when they’re sick. This is coming from Ava’s direct experience of dealing with a chronic illness and her various experiences with loved ones and the community. Listen in to learn tips on what’s helpful vs unhelpful and the importance of being trauma-informed when supporting someone.
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00:00 introduction to the topic
02:07 Personal update from Ava
04:29 How to best support people who are dealing with sickness
09:28 Ava’s experience
14:44 What’s unhelpful when someone is unwell
25:12 Join in the conversation on the Facebook page
Links mentioned:
My experience with chronic illness
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 Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Welcome back to part 2 of my SIBO health journey and an update on what's been transpiring for the last 6 weeks after being Injured by a healer.
This week on the podcast, I want to speak on how we can get injured when doing a healing protocol.
Thank you for the well wishes, I’m currently in a slow recovery process.
Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where I will talk about we can support people when they’re sick.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Welcome back to part 2
02:33 How did I get this so wrong?
09:47 Malpractice
11:51 Industry of healers
16:30 Equi.lyfe
25:40 Thanks for listening, please subscribe!
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 Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Relax and tune in to this guided meditation on Abundance.
The energy of receiving is the energy of abundance.
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 Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
After a big hiatus, Ava is back!
In this week’s episode, Ava speaks on her journey dealing with chronic digestion issues and shares all the gritty details about her first-hand experience with chronic illness.
Sometimes the impulse to help is fueled by a fear of helplessness. Listen til the end of the episode to hear Ava’s thoughts on how to be helpful during periods of healing and how she handled receiving generosity from the community.
Have unanswered questions? Stay tuned for part 2!
chapter markers
00:00 Welcome back
03:41 What happened to me
05:23 SIBO
08:19 Starting my protocol with a healer
09:57 My detox experience
12:50 Silent retreat
13:57 Hospital Arooza
14:36 Speaking to a SIBO specialist
17:55 How to be helpful during periods of healing
26:22 Thank you for the love and for listening
27:39 Subscribe
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