Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as erasing thoughts or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless mind, the planning thoughts, and even that peculiar itch that shows up mid-session.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us entered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical pursuit.
Each guide has their own way of conveying ideas. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’ll likely resonate with particular teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Arin Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Arin began meditating in 1998 after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas 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 habits. His sessions often include practical talks about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Meera Iyer
Philosophy Guide
Meera blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding is meaningful only when paired with lived experience. Her approach links academic insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Meera has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly intended to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and instruction, we’ve learned that meditation works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach a flawless state of peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you face life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the time to make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—it isn’t something to rush into on a surge of 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 enriched our lives in subtle yet meaningful ways, and we’ve witnessed the same transformation in many others.