Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that persistent itch that shows up a few minutes in.
Our team blends decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it in college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, not mere mysticism.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Kai tends to draw on everyday analogies, while Anya leans on her psychology background. We’ve found that different styles resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some approaches than others.
Your Mindfulness Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation a life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Kai Suresh
Lead Instructor
Kai 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 knack for explaining ancient concepts using surprisingly contemporary 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 practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about integrating mindfulness into work and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Anya 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 experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant 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 achieve 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 time to make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush based on fleeting 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.