Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe meditation isn’t about emptying the mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that appears midway through sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few discovered it in college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll encounter has their own way of explaining concepts. Our newer instructor tends to use everyday-life analogies, while another guide draws from a psychology background. We’ve found 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 lifelong work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began his meditation journey in the late 1990s after burnout from a 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 foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
She combines a PhD in Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly insight means little without experiential understanding. Her approach bridges academic insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without dumbing them down. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re really meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation works best when it’s 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 more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in the upcoming season, 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 changed our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.