Functional Spirituality

By Ava Irani

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 en... more

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How many episodes does Functional Spirituality have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.

Functional Spirituality episodes:

December 29, 2024 Guided meditation: Anchoring a word for 2025
Ready to start the new year with intention?

Choosing a 'word of the year' helps bring focus and clarity to what we want to create in our lives.
Struggling to pick a word? No worries, we've repurposed this guided meditation to help you!
This isn’t about crossing another goal off your list, it’s about creating an intention to help guide your daily actions and cultivate the qualities you want more of this year.

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness.
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
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A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
...more
24min
December 22, 2024 Guided meditation: Return to presence
Join Ava in this 15 minute spacious guided meditation to experience and embody the presence of your being.
We start by gently moving the body and connecting to the awareness of the breath. Notice the effortless and limitless qualities of your being and connect to the embodied presence and how that feels in your own experience.
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:
Newsletter sign up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
...more
17min
December 15, 2024 Staying Balanced this Holiday
The holiday season can be a stressful time for a lot of people, where self-care practices are placed second to social engagements and commitments. It is in fact also the perfect time for rest and reflection. A sacred time for journaling, evaluation and integration of the year.

In this (repurposed) episode Ava shares her favourite journal prompts to help you stay grounded and balanced during the holiday period. We invite you to do some contemplation so please have a journal and pen when you listen to this episode.

Join our Facebook group and feel free to share with the community your answers to the journal prompts. We'd love to get ideas from you!

Journal prompts:

1. What would balance look like to you?
2. Is there anything I have planned that I am not looking forward to?
3. Is there a boundary that I could set or a resource that I could call on to help me with the above?
4. Is there anything else that I am dreading or worried about?
5. Is there a resource that I could call on or are there a number of resources that I would like to call on to support me?
6. What would these resources give me?
7. Is there something that I can do to support myself knowing that this is what I need?

Chapter markers:

00:00 Introduction to the topic - have a pen and a journal with you!
00:51 The holiday season can be a time of stress for a lot of people.
02:21 This is the sacred time for rest and reflection.
03:27 How to find balance between social activities and solo, self- care.
04:24 Journal prompts.
6:34 Thank you for listening, wishing you a happy, joyful and easeful holiday season!

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
Newsletter sign-up:
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
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool

...more
8min
December 08, 2024 Guided meditation: Calming the nervous system
The body, the breath and the earth are powerful anchors for our nervous system to rest, reset and ground. Join us in this recording of a previous Monday morning meditation.
Our free Monday online meditation will be back from January, stay tuned!

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:
Newsletter sign up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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

...more
20min
December 01, 2024 Parenthood questions with Ava and Anaid
In this episode, Ava and Anaid Anaid have a rich conversation about the important questions that come up for people (and parents) contemplating adding a child to their life.

Relevant links and resources:

Chapter markers:

00:00 Introduction to the topic
04:56 Did you decide to have kids?
11: 34 What has been the hardest part of motherhood so far?
17:57 As a professional, entrepreneur and leader, how do you balance your work, motherhood and self-care/spirituality?
24:24 How do you feel about the current state of the world and the future for your kid(s)?
32:53 Kid’s mental health and technology
40:00 Have there been moments you wish you changed your mind?
44:31 Question: Is the sacrifice of self worth having a second child ? Will having kids cause me to lose my sense of self? I am not sure if I have the capacity and energy for kids.
01:00:15 How can I afford having a kid?

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
Newsletter sign-up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

...more
1h 3min
November 24, 2024 Conscious activism & the environment with Stephanie Poly
In this episode, Ava and Stephanie have a conversation about conscious activism and the environment.
Tune in and listen to them as they discuss values and the importance of spiritual practice as a form of activism.

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
Newsletter sign-up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool

...more
52min
November 17, 2024 Guided meditation: Ease into now
Join Ava in this 23 minute lightly guided meditation with music. Take some time to slow down, unravel the body and find an inner state that offers you nourishment.
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:
Newsletter sign up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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

...more
23min
November 10, 2024 Cultivating pleasure when you don't feel good part 2
Today’s episode is apart of a two part series, be sure to listen to the previous episode first!

Part 1 gave us the context and philosophy around pleasure to help us expand our understanding. In this episode we will explore different tools we can use to cultivate joy and pleasure in our lives when we don’t feel good.

If you listen to the end and decide to commit to a 7 day practice, feel free to join us in the Facebook group and share your experiences.

chapter markers
00:00 Did you listen to part 1?
00:45 Why theory is a tool
04:10 Cultivating a gratitude practice
7:15 The heart-space
08:56 Smiling energy
11:50 Journal prompt: What brings you pleasure?
13:47 Final notes

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
Newsletter sign-up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
...more
16min
November 03, 2024 Cultivating pleasure when you don't feel good part 1
This repurposed episode is inspired by a question that Ava received during a recent silent retreat.

The question was something along the lines of how can we cultivate peace and happiness in the body when we are experiencing chronic pain or health issues.

This 2 part series will explore the philosophy behind pleasure and also provide you with tools to cultivate your own pleasure during periods of discomfort and unease.

chapter markers
00:00 Introduction and catch up w/ Ava
03:35 Side notes on personal preferences and toxic positivity
10:34 Cultivating happiness and feeling joy inside the body
13:24 The philosophy of pleasure
18:07 The 3 levels of pleasure
22:51 Ending notes

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com

Free resources:
Newsletter sign-up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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
Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
...more
26min
October 27, 2024 Guided meditation: Grounding and presence with nature
Join Anaid in this gentle, 12-minute meditation to relax and ground your senses in nature. Allow the nurturing energy of the earth and the warmth of your heartspace to expand, creating ripples of calm and connection within. Perfect for finding ease and presence, this meditation invites you to bathe in the healing embrace of heart and earth energy.

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:
Newsletter sign up:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Community meditation:
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

...more
14min

FAQs about Functional Spirituality:

How many episodes does Functional Spirituality have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.

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