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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 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
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Soften unnecessary tension, fan gratitude energy to your whole being with this 15 minute guided meditation by 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: The new paradigm of healing:
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality: @avairani_
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Today we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes.
Listen to Ava talk about an important tool of 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 our conversations.
Ava discusses how and when nonviolent communication 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
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Functional Spirituality: @avairani_
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Join Anaid in this guided cacao ceremony and meditation for abundance.
We start by grounding and relaxing the body to drink the cacao in ceremony and ritual.
During the meditation we share a common intention of connecting to the abundance available in the present moment. We seal off this practice with abundance affirmations.
A truly delightful self-care ritual!
Take your time to prepare a cup of cacao or any ritual drink or food you'd like to connect with. Come back to this audio when you are in a comfortable space and ready to start the meditation.
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: The new paradigm of healing:
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Today Ava and Anaid have something very special to share: they are launching a new business together this week!
In this podcast episode Ava and Anaid talk about their new business, why they decided to become a partnership and what the main vision and goals are for this new venture.
Relevant links:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Ava and Anaid introduce their new business
01:30 Context and background about this new journey and why Ava wanted to join
03:18 Anaid shares why she wanted to be in a partnership
06:16 What is ‘herbolaria de alta calidad’
08:52 Importance of having a background in herbalism and health science
10:00 Ava shares why she loves these products
12:00 The importance of sourcing essential oils in a sustainable way
14:11 We are launching this week! Stay tuned for more details, launch specials and giveaways by following us on @lavandulabotanicals.
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.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
In this episode Ava introduces herbalist and yoga teacher Anaid who works behind the scenes as the OBM for Functional Spirituality.
Both Ava and Anaid share the key elements of their self-care practice and a little tease about what’s to come in May.
Relevant links:
Guided meditation: Arriving into the now
Chapter markers:
00:00 Ava introduces Anaid
02:11 Anaid talks about her journey, how she found Spanda, the highlights and challenges of working for FS
05:15 Ava and Anaid talk about their experience working together
07:13 What does self care mean to Anaid and what does it look like?
11:24 Key elements self care practices
13:50 Self care vs discipline
16:00 Intention is clarity
18:30 Ava shares about her self care practice
22:00 Ritual, connecting to the senses and grounding to the moment
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: @avairani_
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
In this guided meditation Ava gently guides you to use the breath to connect with your inner space.
A short, simple and gentle practice for your daily dose of meditation.
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: The new paradigm of healing:
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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool