
About

Urban Monks is a sanctuary for growth and transformation. At our school, deep expertise, decades of experience, and a true passion for Qigong, Eastern wisdom, and personal and spiritual development come together to create a space for profound self-cultivation and empowerment.

Jérome Lesquillier
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Qigong & Meditation | Existential Counselling & Psychotherapy | Traditional Chinese medicine Hypnotherapy | Mindfulness training
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Jérome Lesquillier works at the intersection of psychotherapy, embodiment, and contemplative practice. His path began in East Javanese Pencak Silat, where embodied discipline laid the foundation for his later inquiry into mind, health, and human development. Over the years, this inquiry led him into extensive study of Qigong in its medical, Daoist, and Buddhist forms, as well as into the theoretical and clinical foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through these systems, he developed a refined understanding of the energetic and physiological dimensions of regulation, resilience, and vitality. At the same time, Jérome pursued formal education in Western health sciences and psychotherapy. His clinical training focused on mindfulness-based and body-oriented approaches, with particular attention to trauma, emotional regulation, and existential questions. Jérome integrates Eastern and Western perspectives into a coherent and grounded approach. Somatic awareness, therapeutic dialogue, nervous system regulation, and contemplative practice are woven together according to the needs of the individual. His method is structured yet responsive, informed by both disciplined personal practice and years of professional experience. Parallel to his professional development, Jérome has walked a long-standing path of contemplative and mystical training. This ongoing inner discipline has profoundly shaped his understanding of awareness, character development, and the deeper layers of the psyche. Today, Jérome guides individuals through processes of trauma recovery, psychological integration, psycho-spiritual inquiry, and health-related challenges. His work is characterized by precision, depth, and respect for each person’s pace supporting sustainable transformation rooted in embodiment and conscious development.
As a teacher, Jérome is known for his clarity, precision, and grounded presence. He translates complex principles into embodied experience, guiding students step by step into direct understanding rather than abstract theory. His teaching emphasizes structural integrity, nervous system regulation, and inner awareness, creating a learning environment that is both disciplined and accessible. Whether working with beginners or advanced practitioners, he meets each person where they are, supporting steady development rooted in practice rather than performance.


Marta Anula Diniz Fragoso
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Retreat organisation | Nature guide | Soul cooking services
Keeper of mother nature. Passionately raising awareness towards the natural environment. Mastering the art of medicinal soul food cooking.​​​​
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Unice Jankoeso
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Event and Retreat Facilitator
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Clairsentient and fully mastering the art of space holding. A compassionate and loving guide to others in their transformation and healing processes.​​​​
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At it's core,
everything is
spirit.
Our Mission
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At Urban Monks, our mission is to guide individuals on a transformative journey of reconnection. In today’s fast-paced world, many forms of connection are being lost, the connection between mind and body, heart and spirit, the authentic bond between people, and our deep relationship with the natural environment and the vast universe around us.
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Rooted in ancient wisdom yet profoundly relevant to modern life, we strive to create a space where personal growth, health, and inner harmony can flourish. Through the transformative practice of Qigong, we empower individuals to reconnect with themselves and the world, nurturing these essential connections to cultivate balance, vitality, and harmony.
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By rediscovering these connections, individuals can live more fully, with greater awareness, resilience, and compassion, creating a ripple effect that brings harmony to their personal lives and the world around them.


