FALL 2025 RETREAT

 

Learn the practices that will absolutely transform your life for the better.

 

This is the gift that will keep on giving. This is how I teach you to fish.

 

It's is the #1 thing I do for my audience with the highest leverage.

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ESSENTIAL HEALTH PRACTICES

OCT 25-26, 2025

 

 Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa

Austin, TX 

In my years as a doctor, I always found one thing to be true. When a patient got involved in the process of healing, they were MUCH more likely to get well.

 

It was the folks who plopped down on my table and said "fix me" who didn't get it.

 

Why?

 

Because YOU are the missing ingredient in your health, wellness, prosperity, and destiny.

 

I am here to help point the way and then get out of your way.

 

That's why teaching these practices has become the single most important part of what I do. What I brought back from the temples and monasteries of Asia is powerful. It is rich and it is effective.

 

The patients who would learn these practices and go home and DO THEM, were always the people who began to heal and then thrive.

 

I cannot overemphasize the importance of this.

 

Learn these practices and install them into your life. From there, vitality and healing are much easier. From there, you're back the driver's seat.

 

The latin root of the word "doctor" is "to teach"- NOT to heal. My primary role then, is to teach you how to heal...how to find your health and vitality at the bottom of your next breath.

 

From there, my work is done. I'm happy to remain a friendly resource in your life but you are now FREE of a broken healthcare system and a limited belief system that has you convinced that someone or something outside of yourself has the solution to your problems.

 

That's the central fallacy.

 

That's the matrix talking.

 

Snap out of it and snap back to life.

 

I'll show you how to begin.

 

See you in Austin, TX.

Welcome to
The Real Work

 

I’m going to show you how to find true health at the bottom of each breath and how to circulate your vital energy in a way that resotres your vitality and mental motivation.

 Qi Gong

This is a form of energy yoga that helps us move the vital breath throughout the meridians of the body and invigorates our cells to come back to life and vitality.

Meditation

We will work on ways to settle the mind and calm the emotions in order to find inner peace and deep restful states in the body.

Integration

We'll work to create new healthy habits in your life so your days are filled with practices that restore energy and revitalize your cells. This way, you feel better and more alive each day.

I’m going to teach you the real stuff.

 

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My name is Dr. Pedram Shojai, also known as The Urban Monk.

 

I’ve helped millions of people find their way to better health with less stress and more joy and you are no different.

As a New York Times best selling author of 8 books and producer of almost a dozen films and series, I’ve been prolific in the past decade but that only came after several years of utter stillness. 

You see, I was a Taoist monk. I spent thousands of hours learning about my breath and cultivating inner peace through qigong and meditation. I brought that wisdom back to the West and l quickly realized that the folks I was trying to help did not have the time to do all I was recommending. A lot of my material in my books is designed to help bridge this gap.

NOT THIS.

This system is the backbone of my training and I can only teach it in person. It's the single-most meaningful thing I can show you. It's the deeper, more powerful work that will transform your life and awaken you to inner realms.

Let's sit together

 

Some things should only be done in person. This system requires it. I need to show you the practices and make sure you're doing them correctly.

Once you've got it, my job is to get out of the way and let you explore and experience for yourself. 

It takes some attention to detail and practice and then it's yours. Nobody can take this away from you. 

Essential Health Practices

 

These practices are renowned for their ability to vitalize the body and mind and drive youthful energy back into the system. They've been practiced for thousands of years and have helped countless millions.

It is the foundation of true health and the work we do to reverse aging and revitalize the body.

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I only have 100 spots as it takes a lot of personal attention and effort to make sure you're all doing this right. I have a few teachers in training but I'm meticulous about making sure everyone gets the transmission of this practice.
Space will run out.
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This is good for you.

 

This is real. 

Here are REAL people just like you talking about their experience at this retreat.

 
 
 
 
 
 
I’m going to show you how to look within and find your inner light.
 
The practice is the teacher.
 
My job is to get out of the way after you learn it.

 

 It works.

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Space is limited and the hotel block will fill up. Clear your calendar and BE THERE.

 

I don't do this often and won't teach this level again for several months.
 
This is your opportunity to get on the tracks for this and learn something powerful, meaningful and real.

STUDENT DISCOUNT- 20% OFF

$1200

Includes:

  • Two full days of live instruction in a room with other serious students
  • Live Q&A sessions at the event
  • An amazing community of people to meet and connect with
  • An on-going community circle to interact with other students who were in the room
  • Access to online archives once you complete the retreat
  • An amazing venue in Austin TX, surrounded by beauty and healthy activities
  • An excellent choice of restaurants on site with gluten & dairy free options
  • An entry into a temple-trained lineage that's very rare and never really taught in the West
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“I’ll see you soon. Find me at the event and say hello. Better yet, let's sit together and breathe."

 

Dr. Pedram Shojai
The Urban Monk

The Urban Monk is all about staying true to the wisdom and lineage but bringing it home into our modern lives. This practice will do just that.

 

This stuff is real.

It’s amazing.

 

My students consistently report…

  • Better sleep
  • Less stress
  • More energy
  • Better boundaries
  • More joy
  • Weight loss
  • Increased muscle tone
  • Lower blood sugar
  • Less inflammation
  • More creativity
  • And much much more…
Your energy needs to get unstuck. Your mind needs to find a calming peace and reset. Your life needs to slow down and get focused.

 

You'll get all of that this weekend. 

The Urban Monk Academy is designed around you and your ever changing needs in a world filled with misinformation and lots of garbage. Everything I teach you is anchored in science and I support it with studies and articles along the way.

This stuff is real.

It’s amazing.

 My students consistently report…

  • Better sleep
  • Less stress
  • More energy
  • Better boundaries
  • More joy
  • Weight loss
  • Increased muscle tone
  • Lower blood sugar
  • Less inflammation
  • More creativity
  • And much much more…

Energy is the currency of life and we need to get yours unstuck. From the foods that you eat to the number of times you move and touch your toes, it all feeds into an overall state of either vitality or a dreary decline.

 

NOW is the time to get unstuck. 

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Venue

Your sanctuary awaits at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, where 405 lush acres of Texas Hill Country beauty become your personal retreat from the beautiful chaos of daily life.

🌿 The Spa: Your Temple of Self-Care

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Because you deserve to be pampered, not just everyone else

Step into The Lost Pines Spa, and feel the weight of the world lift from your shoulders. This isn't just about a massage—this is about reclaiming your right to peace, to quiet, to the kind of deep relaxation that busy people rarely allow themselves.

Picture yourself floating in the eucalyptus steam rooms, letting the healing vapors wash away the stress of work deadlines, daily responsibilities, and endless life management.

Luxury spa relaxation area

Spa Amenities Include:

Eucalyptus Steam Rooms Healing vapors for deep relaxation and stress relief
Therapy Whirlpools Soothing heated water therapy for tired muscles
Relaxation Lounges Cozy fireplaces and peaceful spaces to unwind
Outdoor Heated Pool Soak under the Texas sky in tranquil waters

🏊‍♀️ Crooked River Waterpark: Family Joy Without Stress

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Aerial view of waterpark

Where families are in heaven while you find your zen

The 20-acre Crooked River Waterpark means no fighting for parking at crowded public pools, no packing coolers and forgetting half of what you need. Everything is here, just steps from your room.

Watch your loved ones' faces light up as they discover the 1000-foot lazy river—the longest in Texas. While they're safely playing, you can float alongside them or retreat to the adults-only pool with a book and cocktail.

🎥 Virtual Tour Experience

Take a virtual tour of the resort and waterpark

🎥 Launch Virtual Tour

Waterpark Features:

• 1000-foot lazy river (longest in Texas)
• Two-story waterslide for thrills and excitement
• Adults-only pool for peaceful relaxation
• Dedicated kiddie pool and splash pad
• Private cabana rentals for shade and comfort
• Food and drink service so you never have to leave

🛏️ Accommodations: Your Personal Sanctuary

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Sleep like you haven't in years

Your newly remodeled room isn't just a place to sleep—it's your private retreat within the retreat. Imagine sinking into those grand, pillowy beds after a day of learning life-changing practices, your body tired in the best possible way, your mind finally quiet.

Step onto your private balcony and breathe in the view of wooded hills rolling toward the Colorado River. This is what peace looks like.

Luxury hotel room with balcony
Newly Remodeled Rooms Maximum comfort with effortless luxury
Private Balconies Stunning views of wooded Texas hills
Spacious Suites Extra space for relaxation and gathering
Governors Suite 20-foot vaulted ceilings and elegant touches

🌅 The Setting: Nature's Healing Embrace

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Resort nestled in Texas Hill Country

Where Texas beauty meets inner peace

Lost Pines sits in the heart of Texas Hill Country, where ancient oak trees whisper secrets of resilience and the Colorado River flows with the same steady rhythm you're learning to find within yourself.

The resort's 405 acres mean space to breathe, to walk, to sit quietly without interruption. This is Texas with a twist—down-home warmth elevated with luxury services and amenities.

🎥 Resort Activities

Explore the many ways to connect with nature and yourself

💝 What's Included: Your Complete Experience

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Also Included:

Full Waterpark Access Complete Crooked River experience
Animal Encounters Meet longhorns, alpacas, and more
Golf Facilities Driving range and putting green
Recreation Equipment Bikes, sports courts, lawn games
Wellness Access 24/7 fitness center and hiking trails
Daily Conveniences Water, ice, car charging stations

Your Time is Now

This isn't just a weekend away—it's an investment in the person you're becoming, the life you want to live, the future you're creating.

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