Our Approach to Teaching
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of serenity. Rather, it’s about learning to stay with whatever arises—the unsettled thoughts, the busy planning brain, and even that peculiar itch that comes up a few minutes into practice.
Our team combines decades of practice from various traditions. Some came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few discovered it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide has a distinct way of explaining ideas. Ravi often uses everyday life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more strongly with some teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have dedicated their lives to meditation, each offering a unique perspective on the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began practicing meditation 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 talent for explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once likened monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals establish sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing 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 studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding matters only when it’s grounded in experience. Her approach links intellectual insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they aim to achieve.
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 claim you’ll attain perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate 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 believe in taking time to thoughtfully decide about contemplative practice—not rushing in on a momentary surge of 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 changed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.