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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 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Listen to this spacious guided meditation with Anaid and use the breath to connect you with your essence in a simple and effortless way.
Allow your body to relax in the present moment. The breath awareness travels through the deeper layers of your being and softens any unnecessary tension.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it so you have access to this practice with one click.
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: Holding Safer Spaces
A free workshop that replaces the old, dogmatic, unsustainable paradigm of healing that burns out our community. Explore how to deepen your presence in both personal and professional spheres. A new, simpler and functional approach to being trauma-informed
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This week we are repurposing one of our most favourite meditation practices!
Start your day with this grounding 5 minute consecration meditation.
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"
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: Holding Safer Spaces
A free workshop that replaces the old, dogmatic, unsustainable paradigm of healing that burns out our community. Explore how to deepen your presence in both personal and professional spheres. A new, simpler and functional approach to being trauma-informed
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality & Personal account:@functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Join Ava in this 15 minute meditation. We commence with a relaxing practice, helping you to connect to the moment, feel grounded and supported. Then we contemplate on the word peace, and allow the peaceful energy to fill us up.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it so you have access to this practice with one click.
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: Holding Safer Spaces
A free workshop that replaces the old, dogmatic, unsustainable paradigm of healing that burns out our community. Explore how to deepen your presence in both personal and professional spheres. A new, simpler and functional approach to being trauma-informed
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality & Personal account:@functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
In this episode Ava shares her advice to toddler parents. She discusses the challenges and reflects on what has helped her and Jasmine now that she is a toddler.
Relevant links and resources:
Book: Hunt, gather, parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
01:56 The difference between a challenge and a trauma
02:47 Ava’s experience with big challenges
04:30 The challenges of being a toddler parent
06:17 Parenting style trends
9:42 The yin and yang qualities of parenting
11:35 3 challenging experiences that became a source of connection
20:29 Ava’s take away: if something doesn’t feel good it’s something to look at
21:42 Update about her upcoming trip
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
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: Holding Safer Spaces
A free workshop that replaces the old, dogmatic, unsustainable paradigm of healing that burns out our community. Explore how to deepen your presence in both personal and professional spheres. A new, simpler and functional approach to being trauma-informed
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality & Personal account:@functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Some of the most common questions that students have asked Ava over the last 15 years of her teaching career are:
How many minutes per day do you practice yoga?
Do you have a daily yoga practice?
How can it become a habit, something that doesn’t require effort?
In this episode, Ava talks about her daily yoga practice and shares with us tips on how to maintain our practice on a daily basis.
Whether it is yoga, meditation or any other type of fitness/self-care ritual, this episode will provide you with the tools to manifest the daily practice of your dreams.
Relevant links and resources:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic
03:18 What are the benefits that you are seeking for in your practice? Do you want your daily practice to be rigid or fluid?
05:32 What does manifestation and journaling have to do with your daily practice?
06:42 Journal prompts
08:31 The importance of having moments of ‘yin’ and introspection, where you can find your alignment to set a goal.
11:04 Journal prompts (we recommend you to re-listen to this part of the episode with a pen and paper to write some notes).
12:10 Thank you for listening, we love receiving your feedback on our episodes so let us know how you go with your journal prompts and if you have any questions!
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @avairani_
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Join Ava in this 15 minute meditation. This grounding practice will help you connect to the body, bring relaxation to your layers and allow a deeper connection to your middle. There is an opportunity to enquire how you are feeling and what you need.
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: Holding Safer Spaces
A free workshop that replaces the old, dogmatic, unsustainable paradigm of healing that burns out our community. Explore how to deepen your presence in both personal and professional spheres. A new, simpler and functional approach to being trauma-informed
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality & Personal account:@functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
In this episode, Ava shares her advice for all first- time parents and those of young babies. This is the perfect episode to learn how to feel confident about being a parent.
Relevant links and resources:
Book: Post-natal depletion cure by Dr Oscar Serrallach
Chapter markers:
00:00 Ava introduces the topic and shares about the hardest times of being a parent
05:36 Post- natal depletion
08:23 As a new parent, it’s important to address these key areas to keep healthy
12:56 Ava’s biggest advice: advocate for yourself
22:26 Seeing parenting as an investment, as a project that’s going to give back to you
28:30 Last pieces of advice
29:55 Thank you for listening, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need further resources and support
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @avairani_
Studio: @spandaschool