Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or attaining a flawless state of zen. It’s about learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning mind, and even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes into practice.
Our team brings together decades of practice across different traditions. Some of us arrived at meditation through academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few simply found it during college and stayed. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll encounter has their own way of explaining concepts. Mira tends to use analogies from everyday life, while Sofia draws from her background in 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've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Mira Krishnamurthy
Lead Instructor
Mira began meditating in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. She spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets her apart is the ability to explain ancient concepts using surprisingly modern analogies—she once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
She leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals discover sustainable meditation practices. Her sessions often include practical discussions about integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Sofia Patel
Philosophy Guide
Sofia combines her PhD in Germany 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 bridges scholarly inquiry with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Sofia has a gift for making complex philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices developed 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 2027, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We value taking time to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it’s not 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.