What is an AWAKE teacher?

Living on the surface of language and concepts doesn’t truly serve us. To grow spiritually, we need to dive deeper — avoiding assumptions and quick conclusions. In this episode, Ava unpacks the confusion around what it really means to be an “awake teacher” and explores a functional approach to spirituality that invites thoughtful reflection. Tune in to deepen your understanding and shift how you relate to spirituality. Chapter markers: 00:30 Introduction 01:24 What is an awake teacher? 03:51 Why I avoid the term awake 07:06 My problem with these terms 09:31 The problem is not the explanations 10:09 The rationalisation of inappropriate behaviour 12:03 Can’t I just loosen up? 13:12 Healthy scepticism 14:38 Why are people doing this 15:42 Is it wrong to praise teachers? 18:09 Conclusion Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: 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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What is an AWAKE teacher? is an episode from Functional Spirituality by Ava Irani.

This episode is 20:12 long.

This episode was published on Aug 17, 2025.

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