Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as clearing the mind or reaching an ideal state of serenity. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that pops up five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across various traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few discovered it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining concepts. Arjun Mehta tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Priya Sharma draws from a psychology background. We’ve found different approaches resonate with different people, so you’re likely to connect with certain teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Arjun Mehta
Lead Instructor
Arjun began meditating in 1998 after burning out 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 talent for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly contemporary comparisons—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 weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Priya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Priya combines a PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach connects rigorous insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Priya has a talent for rendering complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Many students say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed 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 attain 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 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 transformed our lives in subtle yet profound ways, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.