Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that appears five minutes into practice.
Our team blends decades of practice across different traditions. Some of us came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few simply wandered into it during college and stayed. What binds 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 ideas. Alex tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Priya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more strongly with particular teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Alex Kim
Lead Instructor
Alex began practicing meditation in the late 1990s after burnout in a software career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas through surprisingly 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 often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Priya Singh
Philosophy Guide
Priya combines a PhD in continental philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Priya has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without simplifying them. Students often say she helps them understand 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 peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in October 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 touched our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.