Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless zen state. It's about learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mindset, and that quirky itch that tends to appear a few minutes in.
Our team combines decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some discovered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few wandered into it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide brings a unique style. Ravi favors everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We've seen that different approaches resonate with different learners, so you’ll probably 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
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi took up meditation in 1998 after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. What distinguishes him is his knack for explaining old ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions frequently include practical discussions on weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without bypassing reality.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya merges her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She encountered contemplative study while researching ancient texts and realized that theoretical knowledge matters little without lived experience. Her approach fuses scholarly insight with real-world application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for rendering complex philosophical ideas approachable without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate but why these practices emerged and what they are truly meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we've learned that meditation is most effective when demystified. We don't promise enlightenment or perfect peace. Instead, we focus on developing skills to navigate life's challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2026, giving you time to decide if this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking time to make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—not something to rush into from 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 quietly transformed our lives in meaningful ways, and we've witnessed the same for many others.