“Hall offers a sprightly self-help guide that will entertain as it teaches, aimed at helping improve well-being through the art of play and pleasure. The book references the scientific alongside the imaginative, pairing the two nicely into one interesting text. Creative and playful prose dots the pages of this guide, perfectly in sync with the book’s theme. Hall uses imaginative metaphors to bring her suggestions to life. Hall’s willingness to address topics that many books shy away from is refreshing, and she offers readers functional advice that comes with a sparky edge. The hands-on activities are useful and highlight the book’s main concepts, and Hall is careful to leave space for each reader to customize her advice.”

“If you want to live, like really live – a rich, sensuous, abundant life – this book is for you. Hall shows readers how to show up, be present, and connect the dots between heart and mind awareness to achieve a play and pleasure filled life. The Happy Human Playbook teaches kindness and self-compassion through a series of simple mindful practices, enabling readers to experience all the beauty their body and its existence in this world has to offer. You’ll feel alive, energized, and want to dance after reading Hall’s joyful guide to being human. ”

“The Happy Human Playbook: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind and Emotions with Joy and Pleasure is a playbook for finding real pleasure in your body, your surroundings and—semi-radically these days— actually enjoying your own life. The guidebook is filled with deep wisdom, a sense of fun and lots of inviting exercises—all grounded in a real sense of what makes life truly worth living. Reading Antonia Hall’s soothing and encouraging words is like a balm for the soul (and body too—see also: the chapter on great sex toys!) and a clear path to occupying your own body and life.”