Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching some flawless state of serenity. It’s more about learning to coexist with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mindset, and even that peculiar itch that appears a few minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few discovered it during college and never looked back. What unites us 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 ideas. Mira 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 with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each offering a distinct perspective on the practice
Mira Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Mira 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. Her unique strength lies in clarifying ancient concepts through surprisingly modern analogies—her famous line compares the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. Her sessions often include practical discussions about integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Leena Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Leena combines her PhD in France 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. Leena has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim 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 tranquility. Instead, we focus on cultivating skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking a thoughtful, unhurried approach to contemplative practice rather than rushing in on impulse.
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 quietly transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.