Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing your mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It’s more about learning to stay present with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that tends to appear a few minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few found it during college and never let go. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own method for explaining ideas. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began practicing in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient concepts with surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions on weaving mindfulness into work life and handling stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Anaya combines 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 knowledge means little without lived experience. Her approach blends scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a gift for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly aiming to accomplish.
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 attain perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking thoughtful steps when deciding about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush 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 touched our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.