Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as a way to empty the mind or reach a flawless state of zen. It resembles learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us approached meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal turning points, and a few stumbled into it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide brings their own style of explaining ideas. Ravi Sharma tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Ananya Kapoor draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’re likely to connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong work, each bringing a distinct perspective 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 clarifying ancient ideas with 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 establish sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Ananya 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 blends academic insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making intricate philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices evolved and what they’re truly intended 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 tranquility. 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 2026, 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 quest, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly changed our lives, and we’ve watched it do the same for many others.