Functional Spirituality

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 off...

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...

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...

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 period...

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 so...

Join Ava in this 15 minute grounding meditation. Slow down, connect to the body and feel the joy of the present moment. Sending breath and love to body parts and surrendering to the heart.   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...

In this final episode of our Mindwork series, Ava explains step by step how to create a self-suggestion tape.    This is one of the easiest ways we can create powerful change and integrate meditation and mind work into daily life.  Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:   A monthly update for...

How does a self-suggestion tape work to access our subconscious mind? What are autosuggestions and self-hypnosis? In this episode, Ava explains more about how we can update our operating system of the subconscious mind.   Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:   A monthly update for me on new...

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 life. 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 past? H...

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.   Relevant links and resources:    Mindwork Series Part 1: Brain and the mind Mindwork series: Intro  ...

Welcome to Part 1 of the Mindwork series. In this episode Ava takes us through a very brief introduction to the different theories of the brain, as well as the most popular theory of mind.   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 m...

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?   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...

Join Anaid in this spacious and grounding 30 minute practice. We start with some gentle free movement to drop in the body and relax the tissues. Followed by a blissful heart- centered meditation to let go and connect to the present moment.   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.   Increas...

Tune in to listen to Ava answer questions and clarify some aspects of her manifestation philosophy.    Discover the difference between manifesting personal and impersonal experiences and how our perception changes our experience.    If you liked our series The universe does not have your back please share it with friends and in your socials. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions o...

Welcome to part 3, the final episode of our Manifestation series. Today Ava shares with you what works in the manifestation systems and practices, how they work and why she loves this practice. Our wish is to inspire you and help you to have a more clear and effective manifestation practice at home.    If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family. And as always, we look forw...

Welcome to part 2 of the manifestation series. In this episode Ava shares with us the 4 most inefficient beliefs and practices around manifestation. From a non-dual, awakening approach she discusses what doesn't make sense and what we need to be careful about the manifestation philosophies.  If you haven't listened to part 1, we recommend you to check it out here .   Chapter markers:    00:00 Intr...

Welcome to this mini series where Ava will talk about manifestation.    Manifestation is a tempting and attractive topic. There are many schools and practices around it. However, not all of these practices can be as effective as we wish them to be. We can end up spending many years following the wrong practice and losing motivation.    In this series Ava shares with you what has worked and hasn’t...

Listen to this spacious guided meditation with Anaid and use the breath to connect you with your essence in a simple and effortless way.   Allow your body to relax in the present moment. The breath awareness travels through the deeper layers of your being and softens any unnecessary tension.   If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it so you h...

Have you ever wondered how your spiritual path can mature?   Listen in to hear Ava share her personal experience as a spiritual seeker.   This episode helps you to gain a deeper understanding of your own spiritual path.   Recommended links:  History of Hatha Yoga Course History of Hatha Yoga podcast episode “The Ancient and Modern Roots of Yoga” by Mark Singleton   Chapter markers:    00:00 Introd...

  Ava recorded this short update before she embarked on her 2 month holiday in Canada, Mexico and Peru.   In this mini episode she also introduces us to the upcoming episode series - a compilation of episodes/series that have helped Ava build a successful and meaningful life.   If you have listened to these episodes before, we highly recommend you to re-listen to them as you may gain a deeper and...

This week we are repurposing one of our most favourite meditation practices! Start your day with this grounding 5 minute consecration meditation. 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 off...

Join Ava in this 15 minute meditation. We commence with a relaxing practice, helping you to connect to the moment, feel grounded and supported. Then we contemplate on the word peace, and allow the peaceful energy to fill us up.   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 accessib...

In this episode Ava shares her advice to toddler parents. She discusses the challenges and reflects on what has helped her and Jasmine now that she is a toddler.  Relevant links and resources:    My most valuable work Book: Hunt, gather, parent by Michaeleen Doucleff    Chapter markers:    00:00 Introduction to the topic 01:56 The difference between a challenge and a trauma  02:47 Ava’s experience...

Join Anaid in a 20min grounding meditation and take a pause to relax your body.   In this meditation we cultivate an attitude of loving curiosity to listen and observe our feelings, sensations and thoughts. Curiosity also helps us connect to the aliveness of the present moment in a deeper way.   Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness. www.functionalspirituality...

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....