Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. It's about sitting with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that crops up a minute into practice.
Our team combines many decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some joined meditation through scholarly philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. We all commit to teaching meditation as a usable life skill, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide offers a distinct way of presenting concepts. Ravi favors everyday-life analogies, while Ananya leans on psychology. We've found that various approaches click 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 unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating 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. He stands out for explaining ancient concepts with surprisingly modern analogies—he once likened 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 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 meant little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re really 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 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's not 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 subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we've witnessed the same in many others.