Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn't about emptying your mind or achieving some perfect state of zen. It's more like learning to sit with whatever shows up – the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that inevitably arises a few minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across varied traditions. Some of us entered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few discovered it in college and never left. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll encounter has their own way of explaining concepts. Kai tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira draws from her background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely 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
Kai Sharma
Senior Instructor
Kai began his meditation journey in 1998 after burnout from a career in software development. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. What makes him distinctive is his knack for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly modern comparisons – he once likened a restless mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals foster sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into daily work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Mira Kapoor
Philosophy Mentor
Mira combines her PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while examining ancient texts and realized that academic insight matters little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly understanding with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a gift for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly meant to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation yields the best results when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect serenity. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to consider whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking a thoughtful, unhurried approach to contemplative practice.
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 seen it do the same for many others.