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Functional Spirituality

Functional Spirituality

Written by: Ava Irani
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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 energetic, mystical and heart-based practices. Spirituality has a history of disempowering the individual and worshiping the guru or priest, without question. In this podcast, I aim to reduce the dogma that has rendered so many schools and practices ineffective - (and strange AF) - and to elevate the conversation around spirituality. I want to EMPOWER the meditator and yogi, to place the power back in our hands, to live directly from our own experience. I hope you enjoy! For Q&A questions, topic suggestions email Ava at functionalspiritualityretreat@gmail.com Visit www.functionalspirituality.com Follow us @FunctionalSpirituality or @avairani_ and our Yoga Studio at @spandaschoolCopyright 2020 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
Episodes
  • Guided Meditation: Revealing the Stillness Within
    Jan 25 2026

    This is a gentle guided meditation to support grounding, softening, and inner clarity.

    Through a slow body scan, breath, and loving inner attention, Ava guides you to empty accumulated tension and reconnect with your inner space. This practice supports nervous system regulation and integration, allowing presence and ease to arise naturally.

    A guided meditation with music. Ideal for mornings or moments when you want to return to yourself.

    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 training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality:

    Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration.

    Connect on Socials

    Where you can hear from us in daily life

    Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality

    Studio: @spandaschool

    Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

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    19 mins
  • Guided Meditation: Softening Resistance to Meet the Moment
    Jan 18 2026

    Take some time today to replenish yourself.

    Amidst the chaos on the surface of the planet, in our thoughts, emotions, and body, we often meet life with subtle resistance. Beneath this effort, there is a deep stillness that remains untouched.

    This guided meditation invites you to soften inner resistance and gently meet the moment as it is. Ground yourself in the quiet space of the Heart, where presence, safety, and ease naturally reside.

    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 training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality:

    Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration.

    Connect on Socials

    Where you can hear from us in daily life

    Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality

    Studio: @spandaschool

    Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

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    10 mins
  • Guided Meditation: Hridaya Meditation & Awakening
    Jan 11 2026

    This guided awakening meditation draws on Hridaya meditation and the self enquiry teachings of Ramana Maharshi.

    Through gentle heart based attention and simple enquiry, awareness is invited to turn back toward its source, allowing thoughts and identities to soften naturally.

    This is an embodied, nervous system led approach to awakening that supports integration, safety, and lived clarity rather than striving or peak experiences.

    An invitation to rest as what you already are, and to let awakening unfold in a grounded, sustainable way.

    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 training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality:

    Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration.

    Connect on Socials

    Where you can hear from us in daily life

    Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality

    Studio: @spandaschool

    Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

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    18 mins
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