Hello friend..

I understand you might have some questions about who I am what I do, and so I hope these words may shed a little light on the experience and offerings that I bring to my work. I always enjoy connecting with people and welcome conversations - so if you would like to chat, please feel free to email or reach me on facebook.

I am a long term traveler and resident of the world, and feel very blessed to dedicate my days and nights working with students and groups from across the globe. Whether you are new to mindfulness or an experienced meditator, in Texas, Costa Rica or Australia, there is lot we can do together.

 
“I’ve been studying and practicing meditation for the past thirty eight years, and while I draw from many of the buddhist traditions, I am trained and facilitate in a very inclusive, secular way. ”
— Christopher Luard CMT-P CCTP-ll
 

My journey thus far

I have received formal training from some of the very best teachers in the field. Including, but not limited to, Ken Mcleod, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Stephen Batchelor, Dada Rainjitananda, Geoffrey Shugen Sensai Arnold Roshi, Fleet Maull, Christina Feldman, Chris Cullum, Ven Bhikkhu Bodhi, Ven, Bhikkhu Analayo, Robert Wright, Oren Jay Sofer, Gabor Mate, Peter Levine, David Treleaven, Bessel Van Der Kolk, Rick Hanson, Tara Brach, and Jack Kornfield.

My formal training has been in Zen, Mahamudra and Dzogchen, from the Mahayana (Japanese, Korean and Tibetan) traditions, Vipassana and early buddhist studies from the Theravada traditions, and Vedanta from the Hindu traditions.

In addition to this I have received formal instruction from the more modern traditions and modalities such as Secular Dharma, Engaged Mindfulness, MBSR, Insight, Buddhist Psychology, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Healing, Polyvagal Theory, Compassionate Inquiry, Neuroplasticity, and Nonviolent Communication.

 
“In addition to decades of formal training in contemplative traditions (such as Zen, Theravada, Vipassana and Vedanta to name a few), I also have received certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, and I have received formal instruction in more modern traditions and modalities such as MSBR, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and Positive Neuroplasticity. ”
— Christopher Luard CMT-P, CCTP-ll
 

Why Meditation and Mindfulness?

In 2001, after witnessing the tragic events of September 11th unfold in New York City, I dedicated my life to these teachings, so that I may be able to pass them on to others, with the intention of bringing about a more peaceful, loving, and compassionate worldview. Thus, I am equally fascinated by contemplative teachings, trauma healing, and neuropsychology, and I intend to teach from the intersection of these three paths.

Offerings

I have been teaching worldwide since 2009, including but not limited to teaching in centers in Thailand, Portugal, New York, Delaware, Texas, Malaysia, Hong Kong, The U.K., Philippines, and on residency for Celebrity Cruise Lines. In addition to this, I correspondence teach via Zoom and/or Skype. When I offer these timeless wisdom teachings, I do so with an intention that people may receive deeply profound spiritual teachings without having to commit to any particular group, religion, belief, or philosophy.  

Current offerings include:

  • One to One Mindfulness for Trauma Healing

  • Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery

  • Tibetan Meditation

  • Early Buddhist Meditation (Insight/Vipassana)

  • Nonviolent Communication

  • Online Retreats and Meditation Programs (Kindness, Compassion, Joy, Equanimity/Non-Judgement, Resting, Embracing Change)

  • Keynote Speaking

  • In-Person Retreats

“Both Mindfulness and Trauma Healing work are invitations to reconnect more fully with our present moment experience. Thus, these modalities serve and complement each other, working toward a more integrated, whole self”

— Christopher Luard, CMT-P, CCTP-ll

 
 

Student testimonials:

  “I am suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease. I have had it for twenty years and nothing seemed to help the pain, until I attended Chris’s meditation classes. Thank you Chris!”

 

"Chris Possesses a broad command of meditation and a deep insight into the human condition. As a meditation guide, he provides quiet direction and meaningful conclusions.” 

 

“Chris has extensive knowledge of meditation as well as decades of authentic experience. This shines through his lectures, private instruction sessions, guided meditations, question and answer sessions, and even through casual conversations.”

 

“Chris has been an invaluable guide in my own meditation practice and has helped me to find much insight, peace, and clarity.”

“I was raised in a setting in which I was taught that violence was necessary for survival. The meditations you offer on Lovingkindness has changed all of that. I wish the whole world could experience this feeling!”