Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the wandering thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that crops up shortly after sitting.
Our team blends decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us entered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it in college and never left. What unites us is a focus on teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you encounter has their own way of explaining ideas. Arin tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Arin Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Arin began meditating in 1998 after burnout in the software engineering field. He dedicated three years to Vipassana study in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient concepts with surprisingly modern analogies—he once likened the 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 discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Bose
Philosophy Guide
Anaya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while examining ancient texts and realized that intellectual understanding matters little without experiential insight. Her approach blends scholarly perspective with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya excels at making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re truly meant 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 achieve perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with more 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 the 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 changed our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.