Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as Clearing the mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that shows up a few minutes into sitting.
Our group blends decades of practice from various traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to presenting meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical rite.
Each guide explains concepts in their own style. Ravi tends to rely on everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We've found that people respond to different approaches, so you’ll likely connect more strongly with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 following burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years training in Vipassana in Myanmar and later pursued Zen practice in Japan. He stands out for translating timeless ideas into contemporary analogies—he once likened the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our core courses and helps busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions frequently cover practical ways to weave mindfulness into work life and manage 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 knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift 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 emerged and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach It This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve found meditation is most effective when demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or perfect peace. Instead, we focus on developing skills that help you meet life’s challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2026, allowing time to decide if this approach resonates with you. We value taking time to thoughtfully choose contemplative practice rather than rushing based on fleeting 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 but deeply transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed similar changes in many others.