Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of serenity. It’s more akin to learning to sit with whatever arises—the scattered thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that shows up shortly after settling.
Our team blends decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through 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 resonate with different people, so you’ll likely form a connection with particular teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong pursuit, each bringing a distinct 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. His distinguishing trait is the ability to explain ancient ideas using surprisingly contemporary 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 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 blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative discipline while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding means little without experiential insight. Her approach bridges academic insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation is most effective when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect serenity. Instead, we focus on cultivating 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 the 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 transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same transformative effect on many others.