Our Approach to Teaching
We don’t view meditation as simply clearing your mind or reaching some flawless state of calm. It’s more about learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that appears a few minutes into practice.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few discovered it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical attainment.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of explaining ideas. Arin Kapoor tends to rely on everyday-life analogies, while Anila Singh draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different methods resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Arin Kapoor
Senior Instructor
Arin began meditating in 1998 after burning out from a 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 knack for explaining ancient ideas using surprisingly modern 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 weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anila Singh
Philosophy Mentor
Anila 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 guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anila has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts 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 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 less reactivity.
Our courses start in September 2025, 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 isn’t 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 seen it do the same for many others.