Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as a way to clear the mind or reach a flawless state of calm. It’s more about learning to stay with whatever emerges—the restless thoughts, the overactive planning mind, and even that stubborn itch that appears a few minutes in.
Our team blends decades of practice across various traditions. Some came to meditation through academic study, others through personal upheaval, and a few discovered it during college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, not a mystical rite.
Each guide you meet communicates ideas in their own way. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on her psychology background. We’ve seen that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely feel drawn to particular teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong work, each offering a distinct lens on the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. His strength lies in making ancient ideas relatable through surprisingly contemporary comparisons—he once likened the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals grow sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical conversations about weaving mindfulness into the workday and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anita Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Anita 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 academic insight means little without experiential knowing. Her approach links scholarly perspective with practical application.
She steers our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anita has a gift for rendering complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplification. Students often say she helps them understand not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation yields the best results 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 time to decide about contemplative practice—it isn’t 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 subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.