Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of serenity. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some of us entered meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal hardship, and a few stumbled into it during 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 meet has their own way of explaining concepts. Rohan tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Priya draws from her psychology background. We’ve learned that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’re likely to connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life's work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
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 knack for explaining ancient concepts with 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 meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Priya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Priya 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 lived experience. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Priya has a talent for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them grasp not just how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they’re truly intended to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After many years of practice and teaching, we’ve found that meditation flourishes when it’s made clear and approachable. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you handle life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, 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 isn’t something to rush 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 subtly but profoundly transformed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same for many others.