Functional Spirituality

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 c...

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 medi...

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...

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 practic...

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: Newsletter sign-up:   A monthly update for me o...

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 accessi...

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 an...

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 out...

Story time! Ava shares a bit about her journey and the origin of the 3 part method. What makes Functional Spirituality so unique? Listen and find out.    Relevant links:    The new paradigm of healing  Free resources page   Chapter markers:    00:00 Introduction to the topic  02:00  Ava’s story: Bikram yoga, Agama and Hridaya schools.  10:45 The origin story of the 3 part method.  14:20 The three...

Gift yourself 15 minutes of your day and join Ava in this healing practice cultivating the energy of gratitude. Gratitude can be a healing tool as it helps us connect back to the feelings of joy, love, openness and 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" To join ou...

In this episode Jarred chats about his experiences and offers insights into the 5 day labour and Jasmine’s birth. Jarred explains how not everything turned out how they had planned and opens up on the difficulties, challenges and learnings taken throughout the journey.   Relevant links:    Our intense birth story   Chapter markers:    00:00 Introduction to the topic  02:30 Jarred’s experience at t...

Join Ava in this spacious guided meditation to slow down, relax and arrive to the present moment through your body and breath. Connect to the intimacy and stillness of your being. We finalise this meditation with loving breaths and a gratitude 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 pra...

In this episode Ava talks about one of the favourite tools that she has come across in 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 the our conversations. Listen in to hear Ava discuss about how and when nonviolent communicati...

Join Ava in this spacious guided meditation to connect to what is meaningful for you at the moment. Use your breath to drop into your body, your center and your presence. Give yourself the opportunity to enquire: How do I feel? What do I need?    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...

As we approach our next Awakening Silent Retreat in April, we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes about Awakening. Inspired by an email we received a few months ago that draws attention to how the word ‘awakening’ can be a very confusing topic for some people. Ava talks about the process behind Awakening and the importance of having a clear and simple explanation of exactly what it is, h...

Take some time to use your breath and awareness to soften the body and arrive into the present moment.  This spacious meditation guided by Anaid applies the energy of gratitude to bring healing and relaxation to your being.  As you connect to the heart space, notice the transformative effect that gratitude can bring.  If you enjoy this audio you can save the link somewhere in your phone, or make a...

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 regulate o...

Gift yourself 15 minutes of your day to practice this guided meditation by Ava that will help you cultivate relaxation and joy. Breathe and connect with the space in which the thoughts arise and explore the sensations of the smiling energy and 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 so you have access to t...

In order to heal, we need to hold a loving space for the discomfort, trigger or challenge that we are experiencing. How can we do this?  In this episode Ava shares one of her favorite techniques for dealing with difficult emotions. She also shares a special ingredient that not only helps the healing process but deeply reorganises our nervous system and conditions.  Join the podcast discussion and...

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,...

It is evident that our communities are burnout and there’s toxicity in the way we relate to ourselves and others. But why did we get to this point? How can we incorporate a new paradigm of healing?  Today’s episode is a republish of an episode shared earlier in 2022 about the new paradigm of healing. Listen in to learn about the concept of yin and yang and how this duality is represented in our ne...

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...

Find a comfortable position and prepare yourself to relax and receive these deep sleep affirmations and suggestions by Anaid. This meditation works perfectly to reprogram the subconscious mind and relax your body into profound, restful sleep.    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...

In this episode Ava shares her healing journey and talks about spirituality, mental health and the new paradigm of healing. She explains how healing is about addressing the personal conditioning that lives in our psychological and physical self that creates suffering.    To learn more about the framework, skills and tools for healing join our new free workshop series here . Join our Facebook commu...

Slow down and sink into your body, soften your muscles and joints with your breath and gentle movement. Deepen your presence as you continue to inhabit your body.  Notice the subtle energy in our body while bringing loving attention to your body with this 18 minute guided meditation with music by Ava.   Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness. www.functionalspir...