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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 47 MIN

233. Ayurveda: The Art of Living Well

from The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund · host Dana Skoglund

In this episode, I’m sharing a special three-part Ayurveda Summer Camp series that I originally recorded as a video series a few years ago — and the content felt too good not to bring to the podcast.Ayurveda is one of the most practical, beautiful systems for understanding your body, energy, habits, and daily rhythms. It’s not about following a rigid list of rules or trying to force yourself into someone else’s version of health. It’s about learning how to listen to your body, understand what it’s communicating, and create simple daily routines that bring you back into balance.Inside this episode, we explore what Ayurveda actually means by “perfect health,” why so many of us keep making choices that go against what we know is good for us, and how to begin living in deeper integrity with your body, your energy, and the natural rhythms of the day.You’ll also learn the basics of the five elements, the three doshas, and the Ayurvedic clock — including why your biggest meal should be at lunch, why bedtime matters so much, and why your morning routine can shape the energy of your entire day.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Ayurveda defines perfect healthWhy perfect health is less about discipline and more about alignmentThe #1 cause of disease, according to AyurvedaWhy we keep doing things we know don’t serve usHow self-awareness helps you rebuild body integrityAyurveda basics of the five elements and the three doshas: kapha, pitta, and vataHow the Ayurvedic clock can help you optimize digestion, sleep, energy, and clarityWhy lunch is meant to be your biggest mealWhy getting to bed before your second wind mattersWhy the early morning hours are so powerful for identity, creativity, and neuroplasticityHow daily rituals help you stop living reactively and start living intentionallyJoin us inside The Pleasure Project ProgramThis is exactly what we’ll be diving into in June inside The Pleasure Project Program: magical morning routines, better sleep, aligned meals, daily rituals, and the little things that help you feel and look your absolute best.If you’d love support applying these principles to your real life, I’d love to invite you to join us.Apply for The Pleasure Project Program hereDM me on Instagram and let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode.Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

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