Our Teaching Philosophy
We regard 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, even that odd itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few found it during college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet explains concepts in their own way. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’ll likely relate more to certain teaching styles.
Meet Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began practicing meditation in 1998 after exhausting himself with his software engineering career. He studied Vipassana in Myanmar for three years and later trained in Zen practice in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas using surprisingly modern 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 sustain meditation practices. His sessions often include practical talks 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 experiential knowledge. Her approach harmonizes scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they aim 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 peace. Instead, we focus on building 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 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 quietly and profoundly transformed our own lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.