Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation as not about emptying the mind or reaching a flawless zen state. It’s more about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that familiar itch that appears mid-session.
Our team gathers decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled into it during college and never left. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide brings their own style of explanation. Raj tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Mira grounds her teaching in psychology. We’ve found that 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
Ravi began meditating in 1998 after burnout in 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 with surprisingly contemporary 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.
Mira Singh
Philosophy Guide
Mira combines a PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She found contemplative study while exploring ancient texts and realized that academic understanding is meaningless without experiential insight. Her approach links scholarly insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Mira has a gift for making complex 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’re truly intended 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 achieve perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with more 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 the time 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 but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.