Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as simply clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that persistent itch that appears five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across varied traditions. Some among us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal struggles, and a few stumbled into it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining concepts. Miro K. tends to relate ideas to everyday life, while Anya Sharma draws from a 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 a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi K.
Lead Instructor
Ravi began a meditation practice in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. His strength lies in explaining ancient concepts through 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 routines. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Anya combines her PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding means little without experiential insight. Her approach fuses scholarly depth with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anya has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplification. 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 thrives when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect peace. Instead, we focus on cultivating skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin 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 on a burst of 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 changed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.