Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn’t about emptying the mind or reaching some flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises— restless thoughts, a planning mindset, even that quirky itch that always shows up a moment into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some began meditating through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few discovered it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of explaining concepts. Mira Singh tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Jonah Lee draws from a background in psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely feel a stronger connection with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Mira Singh
Lead Instructor
Mira began meditating after an intense professional period and has since studied various forms of mindfulness and contemplation. She excels at translating timeless concepts into relatable, modern examples—she once compared a busy mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation routines. Her sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without avoiding reality.
Jonah Lee
Philosophy Guide
Jonah combines a PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. He discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic insight means little without experiential understanding. His approach bridges scholarly thinking with practical application.
He guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Jonah has a gift for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say he helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant 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 attain perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses start 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 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 yet profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.