So many people step into a yoga class expecting an ancient practice, yet most modern vinyasa is actually a recent aesthetic invention.In this episode, Ava unpacks the toxic patterns shaping the modern yoga industry, why students often hand their authority over without realising it, and what a body led, trauma-informed practice looks and feels like in comparison.If you love yoga, teach yoga, or care about spiritual integrity, this conversation offers clarity, context and a deeper understanding of what you are truly practicing.Listen in and share how this information lands for you. Whether you agree or disagree, we welcome your reflections. Relevant links: Podcast episode: 4 stages of spiritual seekingFunctional Flow Yoga Teacher Training  Chapter markers:  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 SocialsWhere you can hear from us in daily lifePersonal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals