Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining some perfect state of serenity. It’s about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that peculiar itch that shows up a few minutes in.
Our team blends decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few discovered it 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 you’ll meet has their own way of conveying ideas. Dev Kapoor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira Singh draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different styles click with different people, so you’ll likely connect with certain approaches more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Dev Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Dev began practicing meditation in 1998 after burnout in the software field. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What distinguishes him is his talent for explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly modern comparisons—he once likened the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals build sustainable mindfulness habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Mira Singh
Philosophy Guide
Mira 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 theoretical insight means little without lived experience. Her approach fuses scholarly understanding with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical inquiries and retreat programs. Mira has a knack for making complex philosophical ideas approachable without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices evolved and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation flourishes when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect peace. Instead, we focus on cultivating skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking thoughtful time to decide 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 meaningful ways, and we’ve witnessed the same transformation in many others.