Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn't about emptying your mind or reaching some flawless state of calm. It's more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that tends to show up five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply wandered into it in college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of explaining ideas. Kai Sharma tends to use relatable, real-world analogies, while Nia Kapoor draws from her psychology background. 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 unique perspectives to the practice
Kai Sharma
Lead Instructor
Kai began practicing meditation in 1998 after burnout in his 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 knack for explaining ancient ideas using surprisingly modern 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 about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Nia Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Nia 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 lived experience. Her approach bridges academic insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Nia has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged 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 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 start 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.