Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that appears five minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice from various traditions. Some came to meditation via academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled into it in college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
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Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Alex Kumar
Lead Instructor
Alex began meditating in 2000 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 the ability to explain ancient ideas with surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Maya Singh
Philosophy Guide
Maya combines her PhD in Germany Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding means little without experiential insight. Her approach bridges scholarly rigor with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Maya has a knack for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without dumbing them down. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re 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 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 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 yet profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.