Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that tends to show up five minutes into a session.
Our team spans decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few simply wandered into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to presenting meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical rite.
Each guide has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi favors everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We’ve seen that various approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely 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 began meditating in 1998 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. His edge is explaining traditional concepts through surprisingly contemporary 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 pairs a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She found contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding alone is not meaningful without lived experience. Her approach links scholarly insight with real-world application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas approachable without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they are meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practicing and teaching, we’ve found that meditation thrives when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or guarantee perfect peace. Instead, we focus on developing skills that help you meet life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced reactivity.
Our programs begin in September 2025, giving you time to consider whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking time to decide thoughtfully about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush into on the basis of 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 quietly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed it do the same for many others.