Our Approach to Teaching
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen, but as learning to coexist with whatever arises—the wandering thoughts, the busy planning mind, even that familiar itch that shows up shortly after settling in.
Our team combines decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation via academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few simply found it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life, not a mystical pursuit.
Every guide has a unique teaching style. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws on psychology. We’ve seen that varied approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll probably connect more with some styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have dedicated their lives to meditation, each contributing a distinct perspective to the practice
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout in software engineering. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. He stands out for explaining ancient ideas through unexpectedly contemporary analogies—likening the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals discover sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often cover practical ways to weave mindfulness into work and manage stress without bypassing reality.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya combines her 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 means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they're really meant to accomplish.
Why We Teach It This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we've found meditation benefits from being demystified. We don't promise enlightenment or claim you'll achieve perfect peace. Instead, we focus on developing skills to handle life's inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you space to decide if this approach fits you. We value taking time to thoughtfully consider contemplative practice rather than rushing in on short-term enthusiasm.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual quest, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.