Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as simply clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the grappling thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that pops up a few minutes into practice.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few just drifted into it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of conveying ideas. Alex Kumar tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira Kapoor draws from a psychology background. We’ve found that different styles resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some approaches than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Alex Kumar
Lead Instructor
Alex began meditating in 1998 after leaving a software engineering career behind. 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 with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once likened the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical talk about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Dr. Mira Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Dr. Mira Kapoor 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 meant little without experiential knowledge. Her approach links scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant 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 attain perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you approach life’s inevitable challenges with greater 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 the time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it's not 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 transformed our lives in subtle but meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.