Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as a way to empty the mind or reach a flawless state of calm. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the buzzing thoughts, the planning mindset, even that peculiar itch that pops up five minutes in.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled into it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mysterious experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi Kapoor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya Singh draws from a psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’ll likely resonate with certain teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve dedicated their lives to meditation, each offering a unique perspective 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 meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his talent for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly contemporary analogies—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 habits. His sessions frequently include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Singh
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 knowing. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya 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 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 works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach 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 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 subtly but profoundly changed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.