Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or reaching an ideal zen state. It’s about learning to stay with whatever arises—busy thoughts, a planning mind, even that stubborn itch that appears a few minutes in.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few wandered in during college and stayed. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide presents concepts in their own way. One uses everyday-life analogies, while Maya draws on her background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Raj Kapoor
Senior Instructor
Raj began meditating in 1998 after burnout 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 ability to explain ancient concepts using surprisingly modern analogies—likening the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our core courses and helps busy professionals establish sustainable mindfulness practices, with practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Maya Singh
Philosophy Guide
Maya combines a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding meant little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Maya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without dumbing them down. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re really meant to accomplish.
Why We Teach It 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.