Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as a quest to empty the mind or reach a flawless state of calm, but as learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning pace, and even that persistent itch that shows up midway.
Our group brings together decades of practice from various traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic study in philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily living, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide has a distinct way of conveying ideas. Arin Kapoor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira Singh draws on a background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation a life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Arin Kapoor
Lead Instructor
Arin began meditating in 1998 after burnout in a software career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. He stands out for his knack of translating ancient concepts into contemporary terms—once likening the restless mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and concentrates on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation 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 a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding is meaningful only when it’s lived. Her approach blends rigorous insight with practical applicability.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
Through years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation is clearest when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect serenity. Instead, we focus on developing skills that help you navigate life’s challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect whether this approach resonates. We believe in taking a careful, thoughtful approach to contemplative practice instead of rushing in on a surge of enthusiasm.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual quest, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly reshaped our lives, and we’ve witnessed it do the same for many others.