Our Approach to Teaching
We believe meditation isn’t about clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—restless thoughts, a planning mind, and even that persistent itch that shows up midway through practice.
Our team blends decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenge, and a few stumbled into it during college and never looked back. What ties us together is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide you encounter explains concepts in their own way. Ravi’s approach uses everyday analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We’ve found that different styles resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some approaches than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've dedicated their lives to meditation, each offering a unique perspective on the practice
Ravi Verma
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. He stands out for explaining ancient ideas 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 establish sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Anya 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 academic understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without simplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they aim to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation thrives 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 start in September 2025, giving you time to consider whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush into on a whim.
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 changed our lives in subtle but meaningful ways, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.