Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching some flawless state of zen. It’s about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that stubborn itch that tends to appear a few minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across different traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few simply started in college and never stopped. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet brings their own way of explaining ideas. Ravi tends to rely on everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from her psychology background. We’ve learned that different approaches resonate 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. He stands out for translating ancient concepts into surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once likened monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals establish sustainable meditation practices. His sessions frequently include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya combines a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She found 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 guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making complex philosophical concepts approachable without oversimplifying. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re really meant to accomplish.
Why Our Approach Works
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve found meditation is most effective when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll achieve perfect peace. 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 2027, 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 subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.