Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that appears about five minutes into practice.
Our team blends decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some people came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it during college and stayed. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet communicates ideas in their own way. Ravi tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from her psychology background. Since different approaches resonate with different people, you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began his meditation journey in the late 1990s 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 concepts through surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals uncover sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical talks about weaving mindfulness into work life 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 knowing. Her approach connects 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 understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re ultimately 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 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 a thoughtful pace when deciding 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 support your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.