About the author
Pedram Shojai is an American author known as 'The Urban Monk,' a title drawn from his earlier bestselling book of the same name and the media brand he built around it, including the Well.org platform and the Qi Gong Miracle documentary. His book Inner Alchemy: The Urban Monk's Guide to Happiness, Health, and Vitality applies Taoist alchemical practice to stress, energy and self-awareness, continuing themes from his earlier work. Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money Into Flow, published in 2021 by Hay House, offers a structured plan for managing personal energy across health, family and career under conditions of constant demand. Shojai trained as a Taoist priest and acupuncturist and writes for a general wellness audience rather than a specialist Taoist one, translating traditional Chinese practices such as Qigong into everyday routines. His books combine practical scheduling and habit advice with material drawn from Taoist energetic theory.
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💬 What our editors say about Pedram Shojai's books
“Shojai’s approach is inviting for those ready to audit their 'energy budget' and intentionally direct time, energy, and money. The 100-day system offers structure where others lack it. However, readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money Into Flow
“Shojai successfully translates esoteric Taoist alchemy into a pragmatic manual for the modern practitioner. The strength lies in its accessibility, making ancient energy work feel relevant and achievable for the urban dweller.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Inner Alchemy: The Urban Monk's Guide to Happiness, Health, and Vitality
