Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm, but as learning to sit with whatever arises—the unsettled thoughts, the planning mind, even that peculiar itch that appears midway through a session.
Our team brings together decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some came to meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, 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 tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from psychology. We’ve found that different approaches connect with different people, so you’re likely to resonate with certain teaching styles more than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi K.
Lead Instructor
Ravi began practicing in 1998 after leaving a software engineering career behind. He studied Vipassana in Myanmar for three years and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once likened the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical talks about weaving mindfulness into work life and handling stress without spiritual bypassing.
Ananya Patel
Philosophy Guide
Ananya combines a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly knowledge means little without experiential understanding. Her approach links rigorous insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Ananya has a gift for making intricate philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they aim to accomplish.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect peace. 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 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking space to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it isn’t 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 yet profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.