Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as simply emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. Rather, it’s about learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless chatter, the planning thoughts, and even that peculiar itch that appears mid-session.
Our team blends decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few stumbled into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life, not a mystical experience.
Each guide has their own way of presenting ideas. Liam tends to use real‑life analogies, while Priya draws on psychology. 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
(Liam) Carter
Lead Instructor
(Liam) 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 talent for explaining ancient ideas through contemporary analogies—he once likened 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 routinely include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and reducing stress without spiritual bypassing.
(Dr.) Priya Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Priya 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 insight. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Priya has a talent for making intricate philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation thrives when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll attain perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you face life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates. We believe in taking the time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush 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.