Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of calm. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that quirky itch that shows up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few just happened upon it in college and stayed. What binds us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you meet has their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi tends to illustrate concepts with everyday examples, while Ananya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches click 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 a distinct perspective 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. What makes him unique is his talent for explaining ancient concepts through surprisingly modern 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 habits. 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 Germany Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theoretical understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach blends scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for presenting intricate philosophical ideas in an accessible way. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices evolved and what they’re really intended 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 serenity. Instead, we focus on developing 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 consider whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking a thoughtful pause before deciding on contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush into from momentary excitement.
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 seen it do the same for many others.