Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as a way to empty the mind or attain a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that shows up five minutes into a session.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us discovered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply stumbled into it during college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of explaining ideas. Liam Carter leans on everyday-life analogies, while Mira Kapoor draws from her background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Liam Carter
Lead Instructor
Liam began his meditation journey in 1998 after burnout in a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. What distinguishes him is his talent for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly contemporary 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 discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Mira Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Mira combines her PhD in United States 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 understanding with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplification. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re truly 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 serenity. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you face life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking time to thoughtfully decide about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush based on momentary excitement.
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 subtly but profoundly changed our own lives, and we’ve witnessed it do the same for many others.