Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as a means to empty the mind or attain a flawless state of serenity. It resembles learning to sit with whatever appears — the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that tends to show up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few discovered 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 has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi Sharma
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 through surprisingly contemporary 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 integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Anaya combines her PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly insight means little without experiential understanding. Her approach links rigorous study with practical application.
She guides 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 just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly intended to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve found that meditation thrives when it’s clarified rather than mystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll find perfect inner calm. Instead, we focus on building skills to 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 thoughtful strides when deciding about contemplative practice — it isn’t something to rush into on a wave 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 subtly but profoundly changed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same transformation in many others.