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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
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
In this episode, Ava explains where she's been for the last month, and a bit more about the challenges of the last few years. Connect with us on socials and let us know what parts of her story resonate @FunctionalSpirituality
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Welcome to another morning meditation, sit down and relax while Ava takes you through the perfect motions to start your day.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Every day we are called to show up, take action, work towards outcomes and achieve the tasks of the day. We want to show up fully in life, taking up more space in the world, but this needs to be balanced with holding space for ourselves. If we don't ground inward, we loose balance, health, joy and harmony. Commit to take some to nourish yourself and connect to your center.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Join Ava for a lightly guided meditation with music. Take some time to slow down, unravel the body and find an inner position that offers you nourishment.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Join Ava for a more spacious, minimally guided meditation that gives you time to arrive into the body. Allow the body to gently resolve itself as you practice patience and compassion with simple and effective techniques.
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Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Join Ava and settle in, away from the mind and towards the body - your one true home. A body scan meditation to become a delightful being, have a wonderful day.
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Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
The energy of receiving is the energy of abundance. Relax and tune in to this guided meditation.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Sexuality is alluring, healing, shameful, confusing, rich, interesting - but could it be sacred? Hear part 1 of Ava's journey with sexuality and spirituality.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Take 20 minutes just for yourself, to arrive in the Now. Your body, your emotions, your thoughts - all your layers can only be grounded by one thing - the Now. Treat yourself to presence.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Join Ava for one of her favourite meditations as she draws you into the heart-space and releases you from the mind.
Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality