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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 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
The 100hr Yoga for Mental Health Teacher Training is back!
Join with our discount code: AVA50 and support students experiencing mental health challenges with compassion, confidence, and skill.
Visit this link for more details about the training.
Repurposed episode:
Ava and Deniz explore the importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health, as they answer these questions: Why do people come to yoga? When is cueing not mental health aware? What is the antidote to this?
About our guest: Deniz Aydoslu is a self-care coach, senior yoga and meditation teacher, somatic educator, and an expert in the therapeutic application of embodied movement systems for emotional health.
Relevant links:
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction
2:35 Who is Deniz Aydoslu?
8:30 The time when Ava and Deniz met
10:20 The importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health
13:00 Training offering & mental health in old-school yoga
17:00 What inspired Deniz to create this training?
18:45 When is cueing not mental health aware?
24:00 What is the antidote to this?
26:25 What is included in the training?
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
The energy of gratitude that expands through the heart allows us to open ourselves to receive more.
Give yourself the opportunity to relax, receive the universal energy of abundance and observe your life, mind and body transform.
If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your account 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: 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
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
In this episode, Ava shares about one of the greatest gifts that she has received from having baby Jasmine.
After exploring the two most common parenting styles, she has come across a third way of parenting. An empowering approach that has helped her reframe the way she holds space for herself, Jasmine and others when they experience emotion.
Listen in to learn about Aware Parenting and how this can be helpful for both your parenting and relational journeys.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic and context
02:39 The two most common parenting styles
4:40 When Jasmine was born and Ava’s observations on these approaches
8:58 The third way: Aware parenting
13:40 Crying in loving arms
16:13 How this helped Ava reframe the way she holds space for others
19:20 Why is this such a beneficial paradigm?
22:48 Have you tried this approach? Keen to hear your thoughts. Thank you for listening.
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 optimize 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
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Need some time to rest and relax?
Then listen to this meditation where Anaid guides you to use the breath to relax your body and mind.
Feel the invitation to rest in a deeper state of ease and joy.
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"
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
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
We live in a time where our environment is constantly changing and our society is living in survival mode. When stressed, our thinking mind acts with speed instead of depth, trying to get things done instead of acting intentionally. There is no time for consideration, discernment and deeper thinking. These are key ingredients for living functionally.
In this episode Ava talks about functionality and why it is her # 1 goal. Listen in to learn some tips and ideas about how you can be more functional in your life.
Relevant links:
Guided meditation: Using being for healing
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic, functionality as a biological desire
01:13 Understanding functionality in the context that we live in
4:20 The lack of intentionality in the survival paradigm
7:00 How the thinking mind works and sees the world
9:20 Living on the surface vs living intentionally
12:38 How to be more functional?
14:43 Thank you for listening and an update about our new free workshops and upcoming silent retreat dates.
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 optimize 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
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Join Ava in this 18- minute guided meditation with music and connect to the stillness and awareness within.
Use your breath to calm and nourish your body, transforming any resistance into trust.
Slowly arrive at a space of wisdom and inner strength.
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"
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
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Intuition is more than a 'gut feeling', it is a feeling of alignment.
Join Ava as she explains what this 'feeling of alignment' is and how she applies intuition in her daily life, goals and business.
(Repurposed episode).
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 optimize 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
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Join Anaid in this relaxing 11-minute meditation to ground your awareness into the present moment. Use your breath and the heart space to relax your body into stillness and rest in the aliveness of your presence.
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: 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
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Today’s topic is applicable to everybody, not just mothers or parents.
We often find ourselves complaining about life and unconsciously hoping that complaining will help us get our needs met. In reality, complaining signals our bodies and the people around us stress and resistance. This is not sustainable for ourselves and our relationships.
Listen in to hear Ava share insights from her life and how reframing things positively has supported her recently.
The intention of this episode is to inspire you to cultivate optimism in a healthy way. We recommend you to listen back to this podcast in a month or two to track and observe your progress.
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic and update from Ava
02:20 How the silent retreats have supported Ava during an important transition in her life
4:09 What is positively benefiting Ava and her relationships?
5:52 How does complaining affect our body and relationships?
8:45 An example where we can reframe our reality in a positive way and still being truthful to ourselves
14:00 Complaining as a strategy to try to get your needs met
15:48 Ava’s super power
17:00 Thank you for listening, if you have any topic ideas for this podcast please let us know by sending us an email: functionalspiritualityretreat@gmail.com
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 optimize 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
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Start your day with this grounding 5 minute consecration practice. 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"
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