Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that curious itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team blends decades of practice from various traditions. Some began meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few found it in 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 explains concepts in their own way. Arun tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Nisha draws from her background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've devoted their lives to meditation, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Arun Menon
Lead Instructor
Arun began meditating in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. What sets him apart is his talent for clarifying ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals establish sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Nisha Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Nisha 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 theoretical insight means little without experiential understanding. Her approach links scholarly understanding with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Nisha has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without simplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they 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 greater awareness and reduced 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 quiet but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.