Our Approach to Teaching
We don't think meditation is about emptying the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It's more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that appears a few minutes after settling in.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few stumbled into it during 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 you'll meet explains concepts in their own way. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’re likely to connect more with some teaching styles than others.
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 from 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 talent for explaining ancient concepts using surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals develop sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions on incorporating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Shah
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 scholarly understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges academic insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly meant to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
Through 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 emphasize 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 consider whether this approach resonates with you. We value taking time to make thoughtful choices 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 subtly transformed our lives in meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.