Our Teaching Philosophy
We don't see meditation as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of zen. Rather, it's about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes in.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through scholarly philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few simply drifted into it in college and stayed. What unites us is a dedication to teaching meditation as a practical life skill, not a mystical rite.
Every guide you'll meet brings a unique style of explaining ideas. Ravi favors everyday-life analogies, while Ananya leans on her psychology background. We've found that various approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
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 after burnout in his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his ability to explain ancient concepts using surprisingly modern analogies – he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our core courses and focuses on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and handling stress without bypassing reality.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya combines a PhD in United States Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding meant nothing 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 presenting complex philosophical ideas clearly without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate but why these practices arose and what they truly aim to achieve.
Why We Teach It This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we've found that meditation is most effective when demystified. We don't promise enlightenment or guaranteed perfect calm. Instead, we focus on developing skills that help you meet life's unavoidable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to decide if this approach fits you. We believe in taking time to thoughtfully decide about contemplative practice—not something to rush into from short-term excitement.
If you're curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual pursuit, we'd be glad to guide you. The practice has subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we've seen it do the same for many others.