Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the busy thoughts, the planning mindset, and even that odd itch that shows up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team gathers decades of practice across various traditions. Some came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few discovered it during college and stayed. What binds us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical pursuit.
Each guide you meet has their own style of explaining ideas. Nikhil tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Leena draws from her background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more strongly with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Nikhil Arora
Lead Instructor
Nikhil began practicing meditation in 1998 after burnout in his 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 with surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals discover sustainable meditation practices. His sessions commonly include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Leena Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Leena 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 scholarly understanding meant little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Leena has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly meant 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 more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses start in September 2025, 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’s not 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 subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.