Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as clearing the mind or achieving a flawless state of zen. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—restless thoughts, a busy planning mind, or that stubborn itch that shows up a few minutes in.
Our team combines decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet explains concepts in their own way. Priya uses everyday-life analogies, while Maya draws on 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 distinct perspective to the practice
Priya Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Priya began meditating in 1998 after burnout in a software engineering career. She spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets her apart is the ability to explain ancient concepts through surprisingly modern analogies—she once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals establish sustainable meditation practices. Her sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypass.
Maya Desai
Philosophy Guide
Maya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while researching ancient texts and realized that academic insights mean little without lived experience. Her approach blends scholarly understanding with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Maya has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas 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 intended 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 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'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.