Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of serenity. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to show up around minute five.
Our team spans decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation via academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply stumbled into it in college and stayed. 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 click with different people, so you’ll likely feel a stronger connection to certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation a lifelong mission, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas using surprisingly modern analogies—he once likened the monkey mind to a browser with too many tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya blends 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 bridges 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 them. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re really 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 peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you face life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in October 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the time to thoughtfully decide 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 transformed our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve witnessed it do the same for many others.