Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn’t about emptying the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s more about sitting with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that always shows up five minutes into a sitting session.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few simply found it during college and stayed. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of explaining concepts. Maya tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Priya 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 a unique perspective to the practice
Maya Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Maya began meditating in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. She spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practices in Japan. What sets her apart is the knack for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly modern comparisons—she once likened monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. Her sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Priya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Priya 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 guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Priya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices evolved and what they are 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 reach 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 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.