The Pleasure Principle

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A Prescription for Healthy, Joyful Living

Dr. Paul Pearsall offers a palatable, pleasurable prescription for living a healthy, happy life. This program is a well-reasoned case for a saner, more joyful approach to fitness and vitality — one that honors both body and soul.

A generous mix of live lectures and seminars, studio recordings, and Hawaiian music, this program proves that true health comes not from deprivation and rigid discipline, but from embracing the pleasure and joy that life has to offer.

What You'll Learn

  • Discover why pursuing pleasure — not denial — is the path to genuine health and vitality
  • Understand the profound mind-body connection that links joy to physical well-being
  • Apply practical techniques for reducing stress while dramatically increasing life satisfaction
  • Embrace a saner, more enjoyable approach to fitness and healthy living
  • Integrate music, laughter, and sensory pleasure as powerful tools for healing and wellness

About the Author

Dr. Paul Pearsall was a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and author of more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller The Heart's Code. A cancer survivor who drew on his own healing experience, he was a passionate advocate for the health benefits of joy, love, and positive emotion. His work bridges Western medicine and ancient Hawaiian wisdom.

Program Details

Audio program featuring a generous mix of live lectures, seminars, studio recordings, and Hawaiian music — a unique and deeply enjoyable approach to health and well-being.

What You'll Learn

Discover why pursuing pleasure — not denial — is the path to genuine health and vitality
Understand the profound mind-body connection that links joy to physical well-being
Apply practical techniques for reducing stress while dramatically increasing life satisfaction
Embrace a saner, more enjoyable approach to fitness and healthy living
Integrate music, laughter, and sensory pleasure as powerful tools for healing and wellness

About the Author

Dr. Paul Pearsall was a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and author of more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller The Heart's Code. A cancer survivor who drew on his own healing experience, he was a passionate advocate for the health benefits of joy, love, and positive emotion. His work bridges Western medicine and ancient Hawaiian wisdom.

Program Details

Audio program featuring a generous mix of live lectures, seminars, studio recordings, and Hawaiian music — a unique and deeply enjoyable approach to health and well-being.

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