Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises— restless thoughts, a planning brain, even that peculiar itch that appears five minutes into practice.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply wandered into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical quest.
Each guide has their own way of conveying ideas. Ravi Kapoor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anya Singh draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate 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 unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years training in Vipassana in Myanmar and later studied Zen meditation in Japan. His strength lies in explaining ancient concepts through surprisingly contemporary 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 practices. His sessions often include practical discussions on weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anya Singh
Philosophy Guide
Anya combines her PhD in Germany Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic insight means little without experience. Her approach bridges scholarly understanding with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anya has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re truly 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 peace. Instead, we concentrate on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater 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 time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it's not 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 transformed our lives in subtle yet profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.