“This is the stuff of transformation… If you want a gentle path toward nurturing your soul, Ted DesMaisons understands how to bring both inspiration and calm to the human experience.”

— RG Richards, Theatre and Dance Chair, Philips Exeter Academy

“What a valuable resource for any teacher or mindfulness practitioner!”

— Doug Worthen, Director of Mindfulness Programs, Middlesex School

“Ted’s insight, humor, and humility makes his application of improv principles both powerful and compelling. We’re in the midst of an improvisation renaissance and Playful Mindfulness brings the art form even further into everyday life.”

— Rebecca Stockley, Co-Founder BATS Improv, Applied Improvisation Practitioner

“When coaches, holistic practitioners and entrepreneurs want to attract millions of dollars’ worth of clients, quality connection matters more than anything else. Playful Mindfulness helps you build an unmistakable presence that makes that kind of connection easy, spontaneous and, yes, playful. Ted’s work offers a breath of fresh air!”

— Sharla Jacobs, CEO and Co-Founder, Thrive Academy

“A joyful journey indeed!… This book provides a simple, clear way to use both improvisation and mindfulness to become more forgiving— with yourself and with others.”

— Dan O’Connor, Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Impro Theatre, Los Angeles

“Are you interested in enriching your daily experience of life? If yes, this is a must-have addition to your library.”

— Kat Koppett, President and Eponymous Founder of Koppett & Company, author of Training to Imagine

“This book is a treasure trove of practical, nuanced, and actionable insight…[with] great life skills for people of all ages!”

— Jessica Morey, Executive Director of Inward Bound Mindfulness Education

“Playful Mindfulness allows me to be my true self. I don’t have to worry about what others think and can just be in the moment.”

— Ben Larson, Stanford Continuing Studies student

“(This is) a deep dive into an insight-filled ocean. Immerse yourself and emerge enriched!”

— Paul Z Jackson, Co-founder and long-time president of the Applied Improvisation Network and author of Easy, Impro Learning and 58½ Ways To Improvise In Training  

“Playful Mindfulness has helped me become more confident and more aligned with who I am. My perspective has changed in so many ways: things are no longer black or white or grey. The world is colorful!”

— Jennifer Liu, Stanford Continuing Studies student

“As a world expert in healing addiction for more than 30 years, I know the key to long-term recovery is connecting to joy, a sense of peace with the world and an enduring sense of play. Ted has nailed it. Even if he weren’t my son, I’d be telling everyone about this resource.”

— Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons, PhD, author Potatoes Not Prozac

“As a world expert in healing addiction for more than 30 years, I know the key to long-term recovery is connecting to joy, a sense of peace with the world and an enduring sense of play. Ted has nailed it. Even if he weren’t my son, I’d be telling everyone about this resource.”

— Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons, PhD, author Potatoes Not Prozac