Functional Spirituality

Join Ava in this 15 minute meditation. This grounding practice will help you connect to the body, bring relaxation to your layers and allow a deeper connection to your middle. There is an opportunity to enquire how you are feeling and what you need.  Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness. www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign up:   A...

In this episode, Ava shares her advice for all first- time parents and those of young babies. This is the perfect episode to learn how to feel confident about being a parent.  Relevant links and resources:  Book: Post-natal depletion cure by Dr Oscar Serrallach    How I’m being a good mom    Chapter markers:    00:00 Ava introduces the topic and shares about the hardest times of being a parent 05:...

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: 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 en...

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...

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...

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:  Lavandula Botanicals website   Chapter markers:    00:00 Ava and Anaid introduce their new busines...

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:  How to do a happenings diary Guided meditation: Arriving into the now   Chapter markers:    00:00 Ava introduces Anaid  02:11 Ana...

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

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 Develo...

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: Newsletter sign up:   A monthly update for me on new offers and...

In this inspiring episode Ava talks about setting goals.   Cultivating is part 2 of the 3-part method of Functional Spirituality and is about moving towards a goal that you are interested in.    How does motivation work? What is a goal? What is the root of a goal setting process? What are the obstacles to manifesting?   Listen in to find out the answers to these questions.    Relevant links:  Part...

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 i...

This gentle guided meditation with music is a beautiful self-love meditation full of pleasure and ease. Relax and let Ava gently guide you in connecting with love and peace, your most essential layer. Use each breath to soften and love your whole body.   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 pract...

In this episode Ava discusses what trauma is and what happens to our body when we experience a traumatic event. She also shares with us her understanding of the mechanics of a healing process and the different ways of meeting traumatic material.  Relevant links:  Free resources Free workshop  Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training (coming soon!) Chapter markers:    00:00 A bit about Ava and F...

This beginner friendly, 8-minute guided meditation is designed to help you relax stress stored in the body.  Allow the breathe to help you release unnecessary tension and connect to a state of deep relaxation.  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 accessibili...

This episode is inspired by a question often asked to Ava: ‘Should I go on a Silent Retreat?’ Listen in to hear Ava discuss the main challenges for attending a Silent Retreat as she explains the steps to build a self reflective capacity and increase the chances for a successful Silent Retreat. Ava also mentions the different types of retreat and what separates a Spanda Silent Retreat from other re...

Welcome to this 35 minute meditation with Ava. In this meditation Ava begins with some body stretches and gently guides you into a state of relaxation and peace. This meditation will help you relax the tensions of the body and connect to the sweetness of your middle, the heart space.    If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a playlist for it on your Spotify...

In this episode Ava shares her recent experiences as a parent and openly discusses the difficulties that have played out over the last 13 months.   Ava also talks about what it really means to set boundaries and the journey of applying boundaries in her life, relationship and as a parent.    Whether you are a parent or not, this podcast is for you if you are interested in applying healthy boundari...

Join Ava and settle in, away from the mind and towards the body. This is a body scan meditation with soothing background music to nourish, soften, let go and connect to stillness. 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-...

Regardless of the type of relationship we're in, our interactions with others can sometimes bring out some of the darkest emotions. We can sometimes feel immense pain, and often experience the feeling of being trapped. We tend to label these relationships as ‘toxic’. In this episode, Ava unpacks this ‘toxic’ label, reframing what it means to experience being trapped in a ‘toxic relationship’. Join...

Join Anaid in this effortless guided cacao ceremony meditation to relax your body, heal and connect with your true essence.  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. If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a pl...

This week we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes from the Functional Spirituality archive.    'Boundaries' is a common topic in personal development and spirituality, but do we really know what healthy boundaries are? It is a skill that needs to be cultivated and ultimately becomes an art form in how we relate to our health, our happiness and each other.    Healthy boundaries help regula...

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, this guided meditation is here 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 yea...

Welcome to the first episode of the year. There is a collective energy directed towards setting new goals, dreaming big, re-inventing ourselves, having a fresh start. In this episode Ava shares with you some tips about how to create a morning routine. Is there a behavior change, a new routine, a practice, a new habit that you want to implement?    Listen in to hear Ava share her insights that will...

Start your day with energy and positivity with this 15 minute guided meditation by Ava.   Breathe and connect with the space in which the thoughts arise and explore the sensations of the smiling energy at the heart space. The perfect opportunity to enquire how you are feeling and offering a loving and caring space for yourself.    If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your pho...