Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the unsettled thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes into practice.
Our team combines decades of practice across varied traditions. Some of us found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few wandered into it during college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life, not a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi Kapoor often uses everyday-life analogies, while Anaya Singh draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect with certain teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation a lifetime commitment, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burning out from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What makes him stand out is his gift for explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary comparisons—he once likened 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 talks about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypass.
Anaya Singh
Philosophy Guide
Anaya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theoretical insight means little without lived experience. Her approach links scholarly understanding with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant 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 reach perfect inner calm. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you meet 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 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 transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same transformation in many others.