Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching some flawless state of calm. It resembles learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that tends to appear shortly after settling in.
Our team blends decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived through academic philosophy, others through personal challenge, and a few simply found meditation during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to presenting meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical rite.
Each guide you encounter has their own way of explaining ideas. Mira tends to lean on everyday-life analogies, while Aria 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 bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Mira Joshi
Lead Instructor
Mira began practicing in the early 2000s after burnout from a software career. She spent several years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. Her strength lies in explaining ancient concepts through surprisingly contemporary analogies—she once compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals establish sustainable meditation habits. Her sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Aria Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Aria 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 scholarly understanding means little without firsthand experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Aria has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students 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 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 reach perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced 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—not rushing in on the basis of 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 meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.