Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation as learning to sit with whatever arises – the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that peculiar itch that always shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team gathers decades of practice across different traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few encountered it in college and never left. What links us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you'll meet has their own way of explaining concepts. Arav tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Maya draws from her background in psychology. We've found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Arav Singh
Lead Instructor
Arav began meditating in the late 1990s after burnout in his 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 explaining ancient concepts using 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 practices. His sessions frequently include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Maya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Maya combines her PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding is incomplete without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Maya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices evolved and what they truly aim to achieve.
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 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 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.