Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn’t about emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—from restless thoughts and planning to that odd itch that shows up a few minutes into practice.
Our team combines decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some entered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few wandered in during college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, not a mystical experience.
Each guide brings their own way of explaining ideas. Kiran tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Asha draws on psychology. Since different approaches click with different people, you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Kiran Mehta
Lead Instructor
Kiran began meditating in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. He studied Vipassana in Myanmar for three years and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. His gift lies in explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once compared 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 talks on weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Asha Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Asha 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 means little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Asha 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 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 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 the time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it isn’t 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 witnessed it do the same for many others.