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Hi, my name is Ava and I’m delighted to offer you “Functional Spirituality”. I invite you to integrate critical thinking into your heart, mystical and faith-based practices. I use an academi...
In this episode, Ava Irani unpacks the complex and often unconscious relationship many of us have with social media. While it’s easy to defa...
In this episode, Ava Arani is joined by Ryan Hassan from The Centre for Healing for a grounded conversation on what happens when a core woun...
Relax and let Ava softly guide you into a felt sense of love, safety, and ease within your body. Through slow, steady breaths, you are invit...
In this conversational episode, Emma and Ava explore what it really means to “drop in” before any meaningful work, practice, or conversation...
In this guided meditation, Ava invites you to slow down, feel into the body, and let effort soften. As the nervous system unwinds, space ope...
Many people think healing means fixing themselves, but real change often begins when a “protector” part finally feels met. In this episode,...
This is a gentle guided meditation to support grounding, softening, and inner clarity. Through a slow body scan, breath, and loving inner at...
Take some time today to replenish yourself. Amidst the chaos on the surface of the planet, in our thoughts, emotions, and body, we often mee...
This guided awakening meditation draws on Hridaya meditation and the self enquiry teachings of Ramana Maharshi. Through gentle heart based a...
So many people step into a yoga class expecting an ancient practice, yet most modern vinyasa is actually a recent aesthetic invention. In th...
Have you ever felt something is “off” in the coaching or wellness industry? In this episode, Ava unpacks the invisible pyramid shaping these...
In this episode, Ava explores the term privilege: how it’s been shaped, stretched, and sometimes misunderstood in today’s world. With honest...
In this episode, Ava explores a listener’s question: “How do I deal with the terrifying fear of a loved one dying?” Moments of birth and dea...
Life constantly asks us to show up, give, and move forward. But to truly meet the world with fullness, we also need moments to return to our...
In this episode, Ava opens up about some “real-life material” she’s currently moving through: a deep sadness rooted in an unmet childhood ne...
Living on the surface of language and concepts doesn’t truly serve us. To grow spiritually, we need to dive deeper — avoiding assumptions an...
Ease into the evening with this gentle 10-minute bedtime meditation. Ava guides you into a calm, relaxed state so you can co-regulate and at...
What’s the real difference between moving through life with intention… and gripping on with control? In this episode, we explore how intenti...
We are re-sharing this episode where Ava discusses what trauma is and what happens to our body when we experience a traumatic event. Listen...
As we get ready to begin our Therapeutic Embodiment training, Ava shares about what TE is, what happens inside a session and why this heartf...
Today’s topic is applicable to everybody, not just mothers or parents. We often find ourselves complaining about life and unconsciously hopi...
In this episode, Ava explores a question that’s been landing in her inbox more and more: Why are so many people turning to Christianity? Aft...
In this episode, Ava shares a personal glimpse into her journey and how the 3-Part Method of Functional Spirituality was born. What makes th...
Gift yourself 15 minutes of your day and join Ava in this healing practice cultivating the energy of gratitude. Gratitude can be a healing t...
Enjoy our most popular guided meditation on the Functional Spirituality podcast! Allow this soothing deep sleep meditation to send a message...
In this episode, Ava shares the powerful and raw story of her second daughter Leila’s birth on May 9th of this year. While deeply beautiful...
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Priya, Ava, and Anaid dive deep into the roots of our toxic culture. Together, they explore the...
In this episode, Ava answers a listener's question: "What is Kundalini?" She takes you on a journey from the Sanskrit origins of the word to...
Welcome back to our guided meditations. In this meditation, Anaid gently invites you to return to yourself with presence and care. This is y...
Welcome to this spacious guided meditation to relax your body and explore joy. Take a deep breath, settle into stillness, and allow a sense...
"Gratitude arises from paying attention, from being awake in the presence of everything that lives within and without and beside us." — Davi...
Join Ava in this soothing meditation. We begin with a grounding practice, softening the tissues and melting tension away. We then gently tun...
Need a quick reset? This short yet powerful guided meditation, led by Ava, will help you relax, clear your mind, and find a sense of calm in...
In this episode, Ava dives into a topic that has been percolating for a while—the philosophy of the "natural parent" and how deeply held bel...
In this meditation Ava gently leads us into the depths of our true nature. With simple yet profound pointers to Being—she helps you settle b...
Welcome to a soothing guided meditation with Anaid. We start the meditation by connecting with our breath and body. Slowly inviting the gent...
Take a deep breath and arrive in this moment with curiosity and kindness. In this guided meditation Anaid invites you to cultivate both aliv...
In this meditation, we invite you to drop deeply into the center of your being, anchoring your attention in the heart space—the essence core...
Take a moment to journey inward and explore the vast, ever-changing landscape within. This guided meditation with Kate uses breath awareness...
Welcome to this meditation guided by Ava to gently ground your energy, relax your body and deepen your connection with what your system trul...
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 liv...
Join Ava in this 15 minute spacious guided meditation to experience and embody the presence of your being. We start by gently moving the bod...
The holiday season can be a stressful time for a lot of people, where self-care practices are placed second to social engagements and commit...
The body, the breath and the earth are powerful anchors for our nervous system to rest, reset and ground. Join us in this recording of a pre...
In this episode, Ava and Anaid Anaid have a rich conversation about the important questions that come up for people (and parents) contemplat...
In this episode, Ava and Stephanie have a conversation about conscious activism and the environment. Tune in and listen to them as they disc...
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...
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 ar...
This repurposed episode is inspired by a question that Ava received during a recent silent retreat. The question was something along the lin...
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 w...