Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation as more than clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of calm. It resembles learning to sit with whatever arises— restless thoughts, a busy planning mind, or that small itch that always appears five minutes into practice.
Our team brings together decades of practice across different traditions. Some of us found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few simply wandered into it during college and never left. What unites 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 approach to explaining ideas. Arin Kapoor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Leena Das draws from her background in psychology. We’ve discovered that different methods resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve dedicated their lives to meditation, each offering a distinct perspective on the practice
Arin Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Arin began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He studied Vipassana in Myanmar for three years and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. He stands out for translating ancient ideas into surprisingly contemporary examples—he once compared a 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.
Leena Das
Philosophy Guide
Leena blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She found contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach links scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Leena has a gift for making intricate philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly aimed to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation is best approached in an unfussy way. 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 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking deliberate time to decide about contemplative practice—it isn’t something to rush 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.