Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching an ideal state of serenity. It’s about learning to stay with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the busy planning mind, even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes into sitting.
Our group brings together decades of practice from diverse traditions. Some arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal challenges, and a few found it in college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical rite.
Each guide has their own way of explaining concepts. Ravi uses everyday-life analogies, while Ananya draws from psychology. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more strongly with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who have made meditation their life's work, each bringing a unique perspective to the practice
Ravi K.
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 modern analogies—he once compared 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 integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Asha Rao
Philosophy Guide
Asha combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative work while researching ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding means little without lived experience. Her approach fuses scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Asha has a talent for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant 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 more 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 the time to make thoughtful choices 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.