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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 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
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
In today’s episode Ava talks about an important piece of work for her, a journey that started about 10 years ago. Listen in to hear Ava talk about what healing and therapeutic embodiment is and how you can implement that in your daily life and offerings.
Relevant links:
Guided self reflection practice
Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Teacher Training
Therapeutic Embodiment Professional Development Course
Chapter markers:
00:00 Intro to the topic and initial experience with an embodiment practice
03:40 What is healing and complex trauma?
08:40 The two ways that healing modalities work
11:40 Connecting to the subtle sensations in the body is like a hack for your biology
13:23 Top down healing modalities
15:34 What is Therapeutic Embodiment (TE)
19:00 The Therapeutic Embodiment can be done in different settings but the core aspects remain the same
23:21 The TE training
25:11 We hope this has inspired you in your healing journey, get in touch with us if you have any questions about our upcoming TE 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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
In this spacious guided meditation with Ava we connect to the body and investigate the blocks to feeling compassion in everyday life. We cultivate an attitude of loving acceptance in all aspects of our being.
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 Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Relevant links:
Part 1 of the Manifestation Series
Chapter markers:
00:00 Intro to the topic
03:53 What is Cultivating?
06:11 What is the root of a goal setting practice?
08:36 The surface layer of our conscious mind vs today’s living
10:40 The deeper levels of our experience that drive our behaviors
12:02 One of the biggest obstacles to manifesting
15:18 Goals need to be alive: every goal is going to have it’s own steps, it’s a unique, evolving process
19:22 Episode recap & we look forward to hearing about your experience in intention revealing practice
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.
New free workshop: Holding safer spaces (April 12th 2024)
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Mahashivratri, “The Great Night of Shiva” is a night of special spiritual significance. Shiva represents the transcendent aspect of reality according to non -dual shiva tantra teachings.
In this meditation we come into resonance with Shiva as we connect to the formless essential being that we are.
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.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to Shiva
03:25 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.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool