Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t see meditation as emptying the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to come up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team combines many decades of practice across various traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical pursuit.
Each guide has a unique way of conveying ideas. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that various approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with particular teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life's work, each offering 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. What distinguishes him is his talent for explaining old concepts with unexpectedly current analogies—likening the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals establish 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 brings a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy together with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach links academic insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a knack for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they're truly meant to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we've found meditation benefits from being demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills to face life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and reduced reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice – it’s not 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 changed our lives in subtle yet meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.