Our Approach to Teaching
We don’t view meditation as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. Instead, it’s about learning to sit with whatever arrives—the busy thoughts, the planning mind, and even that strange itch that pops up a few minutes in.
Our team spans many decades of practice across various traditions. Some discovered meditation through scholarly philosophy, others through personal upheavals, and a few wandered into it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical daily skill, not a mystical pursuit.
Each guide has a unique way of explaining ideas. Ravi favors everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. Different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll probably feel a stronger connection with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Chief Instructor
Ravi began his meditation journey in 1998 following burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. His strength lies in conveying ancient ideas with contemporary analogies—he likened 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 often include practical talks on weaving mindfulness into the workday and handling stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Instructor
Ananya blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She found contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that theory without experience is incomplete. Her method links scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a knack for presenting complex philosophical ideas in approachable terms. Students say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate but why these practices emerged and what they aim to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
Through years of practice and instruction, we’ve learned meditation is most effective when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or perfect serenity. Instead, we focus on building skills to help you meet life’s inevitable challenges with clearer awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to see if this approach fits. We value taking time to thoughtfully decide about contemplative practice—not something to rush into on a burst of enthusiasm.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual pursuit, we’d be glad to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.