Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as emptying the mind or reaching a perfect state of calm, but as learning to sit with whatever arises—wandering thoughts, a planning mindset, even that peculiar itch that shows up five minutes into practice.
Our team blends decades of practice from diverse lineages. Some began meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply stumbled into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical, everyday skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining concepts. Ravi Suresh tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya Singh draws from her psychology background. 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
Ravi Suresh
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout 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 gift for explaining ancient ideas through unexpectedly modern analogies—he once compared the 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.
Anaya Singh
Philosophy Mentor
Anaya 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 lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a knack for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim 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 greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect whether this approach resonates. We believe in taking thoughtful time to decide about contemplative practice—it isn’t something to rush based on a momentary spark.
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 in many others.