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Meet Our Meditation Guides

Seasoned practitioners who have spent years delving into the depths of contemplative philosophy and mindfulness practices

Our Teaching Philosophy

We view meditation not as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s more akin to learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that peculiar itch that appears five minutes into sitting.

Our team combines decades of practice across various traditions. Some of us came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few discovered it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.

Each guide offers their own way of explaining concepts. Ravi often uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.

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Your Meditation Guides

Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice

Portrait of Ravi meditation instructor

Ravi Krishnamurthy

Lead Instructor

Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout from 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 using 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 cultivate sustainable mindfulness habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving awareness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.

Portrait of Ananya meditation instructor

Ananya Patel

Philosophy Guide

Ananya blends her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.

She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for rendering complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed and what they’re truly meant to achieve.

Why We Teach This Way

After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation is most effective when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll achieve perfect calm. 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 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 meaningful ways, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.