Our Approach to Teaching
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless zen state. It's about learning to sit with whatever arises—the wandering thoughts, the planning brain, and even that nagging itch that tends to surface a few minutes in.
Our team combines decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some arrived via academic philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few simply wandered into it during college and stayed. We all share a commitment to teaching meditation as a usable life skill, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide has a unique way of explaining ideas. Ravi uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. Different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. His strength lies in translating ancient concepts into relatable modern analogies—he even compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions typically feature practical talks about weaving mindfulness into work life and handling stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya blends a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theory alone isn’t meaningful without experience. Her approach links scholarly insight with practical use.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas approachable without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate but why these practices arose and what they’re intended to achieve.
Why We Teach It This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we've found that meditation thrives when it's demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills to meet life's inevitable challenges with more awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, allowing time to see if this approach resonates. We believe in taking time to make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—not something to rush into on impulse.
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 deeply transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.