Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing your mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few stumbled into it during college and never left. What ties us together is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you meet explains concepts in their own way. Arun Kapoor tends to use everyday life analogies, while Meera Singh draws from a psychology background. We’ve discovered that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’re likely to connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life's work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Arun Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Arun began meditating in 2000 after burnout from a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What distinguishes him is his knack for translating ancient ideas into relatable, modern comparisons—he once described the monkey mind as 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 discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and handling stress without spiritual bypassing.
Meera Singh
Philosophy Guide
Meera combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach links scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Meera 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 really meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve found 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 reduced reactivity.
Our courses commence 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 pursuit, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.