Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as a method to empty the mind or reach a flawless state of serenity. It’s more about sitting with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mindset, and even that pesky itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team blends decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you meet has their own way of conveying ideas. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’ll likely resonate with particular teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years exploring Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas using surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions on weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Anaya blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re really meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect tranquility. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the space to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it isn’t something to rush into based on momentary enthusiasm.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual pursuit, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly changed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.