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The Urban Monk Inner Stillness Training Program: How to Open Up and Awaken to the Infinite River of Life
Pedram Shojai is best known as the Urban Monk, a dynamic teacher who's helped thousands of people create more time, energy, and passion with modern hacks for well-being. With The Urban Monk Inner Stillness Training Program, Shojai gives us a new, six-part Qi Gong series for complete transformation and internal alchemy. Never before shared in such a program, these teachings and practices come directly from Shojai's lineage as a former Taoist monk. Designed to be learned in progression and continued as a lifelong path, this program will reward the disciplined with health, clarity, and personal empowerment in every area of life.
©2017 Pedram Shojai (P)2017 Sounds True
©2017 Pedram Shojai (P)2017 Sounds True
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Published September 1, 2017
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Pedram Shojai
17 books107 followersDr. Pedram Shojai is a New York Times bestselling author, acclaimed filmmaker, and wellness expert who bridges ancient wisdom with modern living. As a former Taoist monk and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, he brings unique credibility to the wellness space.
Dr. Shojai is the author of multiple bestselling books including "The Urban Monk," "Inner Alchemy," "The Art of Stopping Time," and "Focus." His groundbreaking approach combines Taoist philosophy, Chinese medicine, and practical life strategies to help readers find balance, energy, and purpose in our chaotic modern world.
Beyond his writing, Dr. Shojai is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, having produced and created multiple health and wellness series including "Interconnected," "Gateway to Health," "Trauma," "Conscious Parenting," and "Hormones, Health & Harmony." His films have reached millions of viewers worldwide and feature leading experts in health, wellness, and personal development.
Dr. Shojai hosts "The Urban Monk" podcast, has been featured on major media outlets, and speaks internationally on topics related to stress management, energy optimization, and conscious living. He is the founder of The Urban Monk brand and is dedicated to helping busy, successful people reclaim their time, energy, and vitality.
When he's not writing or filming, Dr. Shojai enjoys spending time with his family, practicing Kung Fu, and exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science.
Connect with Dr. Shojai:
Website: theurbanmonk.com
Instagram: @drpedramshojai
Facebook: The Urban Monk
Dr. Shojai is the author of multiple bestselling books including "The Urban Monk," "Inner Alchemy," "The Art of Stopping Time," and "Focus." His groundbreaking approach combines Taoist philosophy, Chinese medicine, and practical life strategies to help readers find balance, energy, and purpose in our chaotic modern world.
Beyond his writing, Dr. Shojai is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, having produced and created multiple health and wellness series including "Interconnected," "Gateway to Health," "Trauma," "Conscious Parenting," and "Hormones, Health & Harmony." His films have reached millions of viewers worldwide and feature leading experts in health, wellness, and personal development.
Dr. Shojai hosts "The Urban Monk" podcast, has been featured on major media outlets, and speaks internationally on topics related to stress management, energy optimization, and conscious living. He is the founder of The Urban Monk brand and is dedicated to helping busy, successful people reclaim their time, energy, and vitality.
When he's not writing or filming, Dr. Shojai enjoys spending time with his family, practicing Kung Fu, and exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science.
Connect with Dr. Shojai:
Website: theurbanmonk.com
Instagram: @drpedramshojai
Facebook: The Urban Monk
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April 2, 2018
A wonderful tool for your daily practice. If you're anything like me (typical overzealous and eager Western mind) just listen to it through once, mark tabs, make notes and then work through it daily however you choose. The audio edition is only marked by chapter numbers and you'll want to find your way around later so don't hesitate to tab, take notes and label the chapters if you need to. There is no print edition to go along with this to help you find your way around.
I wasted a lot of time by thinking about this as I would any other fiction/non-fiction audio book and that kept me picking it up and putting it down because the timing wasn't right to practice, only listen. Finally, I just realized that I've got to see what's in here to figure out how to work it into my day to day because it is a program. And although I can't listen to this and practice from it initially (I'm a beginner)... while I'm cooking, let's say. Once I get the practice down, I can do this while I cook, garden, do laundry, etc. but that's going to take some time and lots of practice.
Yes, this can and probably should be worked through from start to finish by a beginner. If you think that you're beyond beginner status I don't know how you can work through this in the audio format because the chapters are only numbered and lack language for you to find your way around without the notations I suggested doing above. And, if you think you're beyond beginner status... heads up! that's your ego and you should probably take a step back and just enjoy being a student during this program - it's fabulous! In addition to practice exercises, the author provides much insight and information to help you grow.
Narrated by the author, I enjoyed his voice and found the experience relaxing and comforting. You too will sense that you are in good hands. This is the program you always thought you'd have to step out of your world and move to a monastery to experience. And, that's the point! We don't have to leave the world that we know to achieve inner stillness, we are supposed to bring the inner stillness to our world!
Download this audio, keep it close, share it with like minded friends and family. I believe that you can achieve what it claims if you practice and work at it. It's going to be hard for me but I also believe that once we walk through that fire of difficulty, no matter how strained our efforts may feel, there is something to achieve and that's growth.
The work never ends. It's called Life. Don't fight against it. Learn how to make it enjoyable. You too can have a guru in your pocket ;)
I wasted a lot of time by thinking about this as I would any other fiction/non-fiction audio book and that kept me picking it up and putting it down because the timing wasn't right to practice, only listen. Finally, I just realized that I've got to see what's in here to figure out how to work it into my day to day because it is a program. And although I can't listen to this and practice from it initially (I'm a beginner)... while I'm cooking, let's say. Once I get the practice down, I can do this while I cook, garden, do laundry, etc. but that's going to take some time and lots of practice.
Yes, this can and probably should be worked through from start to finish by a beginner. If you think that you're beyond beginner status I don't know how you can work through this in the audio format because the chapters are only numbered and lack language for you to find your way around without the notations I suggested doing above. And, if you think you're beyond beginner status... heads up! that's your ego and you should probably take a step back and just enjoy being a student during this program - it's fabulous! In addition to practice exercises, the author provides much insight and information to help you grow.
Narrated by the author, I enjoyed his voice and found the experience relaxing and comforting. You too will sense that you are in good hands. This is the program you always thought you'd have to step out of your world and move to a monastery to experience. And, that's the point! We don't have to leave the world that we know to achieve inner stillness, we are supposed to bring the inner stillness to our world!
Download this audio, keep it close, share it with like minded friends and family. I believe that you can achieve what it claims if you practice and work at it. It's going to be hard for me but I also believe that once we walk through that fire of difficulty, no matter how strained our efforts may feel, there is something to achieve and that's growth.
The work never ends. It's called Life. Don't fight against it. Learn how to make it enjoyable. You too can have a guru in your pocket ;)
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