Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as a way to clear the mind or reach a flawless state of serenity. It’s more about staying with whatever arises—the busy thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that appears shortly after you start sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some joined meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few stumbled into it in college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi tends to rely on everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect with particular teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his 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 ideas with 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 about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Mehta
Philosophy Guide
Ananya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. Her path toward contemplative practice emerged while examining ancient texts, and she realized that academic insights meant little without lived experience. Her approach fuses scholarly understanding with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for rendering complex philosophical ideas accessible without simplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and instruction, we’ve learned that meditation thrives when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll attain perfect tranquility. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses start in September 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the 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 meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.