Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It resembles learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mindset, and even that peculiar itch that crops up five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice from various traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few simply wandered into it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Raj Malhotra tends to use everyday analogies, while Mira Kapoor draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Twø practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique outlook to the practice
Raj Malhotra
Lead Instructor
Raj began meditating in 1998 after burnout from 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 concepts with 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 practices. His sessions often include practical discussions on weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Mira Kapoor
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 scholarly understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without simplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly intended 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 cultivating 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’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 witnessed the same for many others.