Our Teaching Philosophy
We see meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It's about learning to sit with whatever arises—the buzzing thoughts, the planning mind, even that peculiar itch that tends to show up five minutes after you settle in.
Our team spans decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few wandered into it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical experience.
Each guide has a unique way of explaining concepts. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We've found that different styles resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some methods over others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a unique 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 in Japan. What makes him distinctive is his talent for clarifying ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he likened 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 combines a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding is incomplete without lived experience. Her approach blends academic insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making intricate philosophical ideas approachable without oversimplifying. Students say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate but why these practices emerged and what they are meant to achieve.
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 perfect peace. Instead, we focus on cultivating skills to face 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 value taking time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—not something to rush into 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 subtle but profound effects on our lives, and we've seen it do the same for many others.