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Meet Our Guides for Mindfulness

Experienced practitioners who've spent years exploring the depths of contemplative philosophy and mindfulness practice

Our Teaching Philosophy

We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It's about learning to stay with whatever arises—the busy thoughts, the planning mind, even that odd itch that crops up a few minutes into sitting.

Our team combines decades of practice across varied traditions. Some found meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, a few while in college and never left. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.

Each guide explains concepts in their own way. Ravi uses everyday-life analogies, Ananya leans on psychology. Different approaches resonate differently; you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.

Meditation practice space with cushions arranged in circle

Your Meditation Guides

Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice

Portrait of Ravi meditation instructor

Ravi Krishnamurthy

Lead Instructor

Ravi began meditating in 1998 following burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen in Japan. He stands out for translating ancient ideas into contemporary analogies—he likened monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.

He leads our foundational courses and helps busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.

Portrait of Ananya meditation instructor

Ananya Patel

Philosophy Guide

Ananya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding meant 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 ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices formed and what they're meant to achieve.

Why We Teach This Way

After years of practice and teaching, we've learned meditation is most effective when demystified. We don't promise enlightenment or perfect peace; instead, we focus on building skills to navigate life's challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.

Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to decide if this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking time to thoughtfully choose contemplative practice—not rushing based on fleeting 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 profound ways, and we've seen it do the same for many others.