Inner Alchemy: The Urban Monk's Guide to Happiness, Health & Vitality

Name: Inner Alchemy: The Urban Monk's Guide to Happiness, Health & Vitality
Price: 17.05 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (62 reviews)
Author: Shojai, Pedram

by Shojai, Pedram

Self Help Religion Spirituality

4.6 (62)

4.6 stars from 62 reviews

258 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by St. Martin's Essentials

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Last checked: Apr 18, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're burnt out from constant stress and looking for practices that actually stick, not just meditation apps and wellness platitudes.
You're curious about Eastern philosophy but want it explained clearly without mystical jargon or cultural appropriation.
You want a practical system that combines energy work, diet, sleep, and movement into one coherent framework you can start today.

Maybe not for you if...

You're sceptical of anything involving qi, energy fields, or spiritual concepts and need hard neuroscience citations.
You're looking for a quick fix or a book you can skim in an afternoon. This requires actual practice and commitment.
You prefer traditional Western psychology or pharmaceuticals as your primary toolkit for mental health and wellbeing.

About this book

Pedram Shojai, a qi gong master, physician, and former monk, presents a guide to Taoist alchemical practices designed to release stress, harness life force energy, and awaken your true self. The book is organized in three parts. Part 1 explains Taoist principles and philosophy for understanding the body's energy matrix and modern challenges in accessible language. Part 2 covers specific exercises and techniques for mastering your energy, including diet, meditation, exercise, sleep, lifestyle tips, and traditional qi gong sets. Part 3 offers an advanced exploration of traditional Taoism for modern times and includes a 100-day practice formula to help regulate your energy and shift away from the routines of daily life. Shojai describes the practice as transforming the material 'lead' of human experience into the 'gold' of awakening through this ancient system of spirituality. He states that practicing the methods in the book can produce significant life changes.

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