Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. It’s more about learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes in.
Our team gathers decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crises, and a few stumbled upon it during college and never looked back. What binds us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you meet brings a distinct way of explaining ideas. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've dedicated meditation to their life’s work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began his meditation journey in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He studied Vipassana in Myanmar for three years and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. His strength lies in explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once compared a busy mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya 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 academic understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just 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 reach perfect serenity. Instead, we focus on developing skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less 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 make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—it isn’t something to rush into driven by fleeting 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 subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed it do the same for many others.