Functional Spirituality

We see the world through a lens constructed by our past experiences. In this episode, we revisit how our beliefs and map of reality always inform how we experience our reality. But this lens that was formed without our permission or supervision... can it be changed? Are we doomed to always see the world through old eyes? Or can we refresh our vision and co-create our future with the wisdom of the...

Do you ever feel like your emotions hijack you? Perhaps your nervous system is seeking a resolution. Healing unprocessed emotions and trauma in our system starts with presence. Turn inward, find the strength and potency of your inner space, and enjoy this guided meditation to bring you back into wholeness and balance. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga St...

In this episode, Ava and Stephanie have a conversation about conscious activism and the environment. They discuss values and the importance of spiritual practice alongside and as a form of activism. Listen and find out when you can join Stephanie and connect with like-minded people in an online 'Climate Circle' she is hosting soon! Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and foll...

Everything we know is a story. And all of our stories are constructed through a deeper framework called our 'Map of Reality'. This underlying framework of beliefs, assumptions and understandings, provides us with the stability to move around and think about our world. Find out how in this episode. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool...

In Part 1 of this series, I take us through a very brief introduction to the different theories of the brain, as well as the most popular theory of mind. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

Working with the power of the mind is so interesting! But why? Why are we so attracted to it, and what can this work afford us? Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

Enjoy this guided meditation/talk about the attitudes of meditation. Meditation is different, opposite even, from concentration. In the same way that we can speak about concentration techniques, we can speak about meditation attitudes. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

A guided meditation for the students of Murdoch Uni during the strange time of March 2020. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

What has the spiritual path granted me? Thank you for the feedback and response for the first episode! Apparently, it was a bit surface level and you have some questions. Here are some answers for you, some depth, and a little bit more about my story and how I got here. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functiona...

Enjoy a guided sound meditation to connect to your body, ground, release and relax. After a big day of work, a life filled with thoughts, it's so important to create a space for your spiritual practice. Deep gratitude for the incredible healing sounds of zither and flute by Matt Hatch. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://lin...

Guided relaxation is one of the easiest entry points into meditation. Enjoy this guided relaxation, with the healing sounds of a crystal bowl and chime by Claire. www.avairani.org www.anahataapothecary.com Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

Take a pause, and fill your cup. Freedom lies within you. Check-in, breathe and relax. Freedom is a practice and we can master it together. Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality and follow our Yoga Studio at @spandaschool https://linktr.ee/functionalspirituality  

I will be sharing a lot of ideas on this show. Isn't it important to check out what my intentions are? Everything I share will just be more stories, more food for the mind unless we're on the same page. In this episode, I share with you the foundational teaching, from which all of our practice is born from. This is what we're talking about. This is what we're aiming for. It may resonate with you,...

Slow down, and connect inward to the beautiful sensations of breath, rest and peace that are calling you from the heart space. This meditation offers guidance for the attention to rest and find space, over light harmonious music. The meditation can be used before bed, but it is intended to train the attention to be alert while being relaxed, allowing everything to be as it is. Do not meditate with...

In this episode, I explain my journey through a variety of spirituality practices; why so many things never worked or provided results. I get you juiced up to dig deeper into your own motivations, and how intention can be the secret sauce. I explain how a functional approach should affect the way we function and show up in our daily life.   Follow Functional Spirituality at @functionalspirituality...