Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as a task to empty your mind or to reach a flawless state of tranquility. It’s more about learning to stay with whatever arises—the buzzing thoughts, the planning mind, and even that persistent itch that appears five minutes into sitting.
Our team blends decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few simply wandered into it in college and stayed. What binds us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide you meet has their own way of explaining ideas. Kiran Sharma tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira Kapoor draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’ll likely resonate with certain teaching styles more strongly.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique stance to the practice
Kiran Sharma
Lead Instructor
Kiran began practicing meditation 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 knack for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly modern comparisons—he once likened monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable mindfulness routines. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving awareness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Mira Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Mira 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. Mira has a talent 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 emerged 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 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 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 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 touched our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.