Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm, but as learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that appears five minutes into a session.
Our team merges decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some welcomed meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled into 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 brings their own way of explaining ideas. Rohan Mehta tends to employ everyday analogies, while Asha Kapoor draws from her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their lifelong pursuit, each bringing a distinct 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 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.
Asha Kapoor
Philosophy Guide
Asha pairs 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 means little without experiential insight. Her approach fuses scholarly rigor with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Asha has a gift for rendering intricate philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Students often say she helps them grasp not only how to meditate, but why these practices emerged and what they truly aim 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 attain perfect serenity. 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 2027, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking space to make thoughtful choices about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush into on a surge of 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.