Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or achieving an ideal state of serenity. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that crops up five minutes into practice.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some joined meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide brings their own style of clarifying ideas. Ravi typically uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya leans on her psychology background. We’ve found different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve dedicated meditation to their life’s work, each offering a distinct perspective on the practice
Alexar Kumar
Lead Instructor
Alexar began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. What sets him apart is his talent for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly modern analogies—he once likened 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 often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and reducing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Leena Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Leena holds a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy and brings fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative discipline while researching ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding means little without experiential knowing. Her approach blends scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Leena has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they truly aim to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
Years of practice and teaching have shown us that meditation thrives when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect calm. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s 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 thoughtful 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 transformed our lives in subtle but meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.