Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as simply emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises – the racing thoughts, the planning mind, and even that familiar itch that tends to show up a few minutes in.
Our team brings together decades of practice across varied traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few discovered it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for daily life rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet has their own way of conveying ideas. Arun tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya draws from psychology. We’ve found different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely 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
Arun 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 concepts with surprisingly modern analogies – he once likened the 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.
Anaya Sharma
Philosophy Guide
Anaya 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 matters little without experiential knowing. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without diluting their meaning. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly intended to achieve.
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 move through life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2027, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking the time to make deliberate 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 transformed our lives in subtle but meaningful ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.