Relax Play Thrive
India’s FIRST stress regulation activity book
You’ve tried sleeping 8 hours. Eating clean. Therapy.
So why are you still overthinking, snapping, spiraling?
Relax Play Thrive (RPT) — the toolkit your nervous system’s been begging for.
Science-backed. Low-effort. Actually works.
Building a nation of RPTians. Starting with you. 🫵🏼
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“Exactly what India needs right now…a much-needed innovation for a high-stress world.”
As a clinician who has spent decades witnessing the toll that chronic stress takes — not just on
the mind, but on the body
— I believe 'Relax Play Thrive' is exactly what India needs right now.
It's more than a book; it's a structured yet playful guide to understanding our nervous systems in
a way that's both scientific and deeply human.
What makes it truly unique is its ability to simplify complex physiology into everyday practicesthrough bite-sized activities that engage both logic and emotion. In a country where
conversations around stress are either clinical or spiritual, this book brings in a long-missing
third lens: behavioural and experiential. It's something I can see benefiting students, patients,
caregivers and even medical professionals.
If integrated into our healthcare, education, and wellness systems, I genuinely believe this tool
has the potential to transform how Indians regulate stress-preventively, not just reactively. A
much-needed innovation for a high-stress world.
And in the light of the Diabetes epidemic, it will reduce risk of Diabetes. And, if you prevent
Diabetes, you can prevent many complications like blindness!
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Dr. S. Natarajan
Padma Shri Recipient, Renowned Ophthalmologist, Global Healthcare Leader
“A self-discovery guide — like the Bhagavad Gita. The more you read, the more you evolve.”
FT Prabodh Halde (PhD)
Global Regulatory, Public Policy & Advocacy Leader
“The guidance weaves around safety and awareness...focuses on neuroscience activities which are clinically relevant.”
As a psychiatrist who has spent 35 years treating anxiety, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, I am pleasantly surprised to note that the author Anuja Luniya has delved deep into the illness treatment.
The guidance weaves around safety,awareness and guidance.
It focuses on neuroscience activities which are clinically relevant.
Great book for patients who struggle with anxiety!
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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Jayachandran
MD, DLFAPA
“Anuja’s book feels like a breath of fresh air in a plethora of self-help books.”
Stress is the biggest killer with anxiety taking over the world. Anuja’s book feels like a breath of
fresh air in a plethora of self-help books. It offers a fun guide to stress regulation.
Harish Bisam
Managing Director, Bisam Pharmaceuticals
“It’s a fantastic book. I’m amazed by the depth of knowledge this young author brings!”
I am amazed by the depth of knowledge this young author brings! It will surely make a difference
in the lives of the ordinary public. I recommend.
Dr. Chandrasekhar Parthasarathy
Anaesthesiologist (Retd)
“You will not find much of the material in this book in one place elsewhere…It may really change your life!”
Dr. Anuja Luniya has written a very useful book, ‘Relax, Play, Thrive’ about managing stress. She gives us over a hundred activities and routines that we quickly make a part of our lives.
But that
is not all. In the beginning, she explains how the multiple sub-systems within the body, including
the nervous system, the digestive system, the blood sugar system, the circadian rhythm, and
others, work harmoniously to keep you relaxed or how they go haywire and make you stressed.
For me personally, the biggest revelation came from her discussion of the vagus nerve. As the
name indicates, vagus means "wandering," and it wanders from the top to the bottom of the
body. If we do not correctly handle, stretch, and relax it, this nerve can stress the heart, lungs,
and digestion. She has some fun exercises to keep the vagus nerve ticking away. You will not find
much of the material in this book in one place elsewhere. Buy this book. It may really change
your life!
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Shailendra Raj Mehta
O.P. Jindal Distinguished University Professor & Entrepreneur
“As a patient yourself, your insight is first hand…the strategies, games and mindset shifts offer real hope for those battling chronic illness.”
I went through the book carefully. I am really amazed at your depth of thought process. The
details are very carefully put together. As a patient yourself you have first hand knowledge of the
difficulties of the patient and their mindset. IBD is really a debilitating disorder but through your
positive attitude you have given hope to so many people who can alter their perception and bear
with the disease. The games and puzzles are well thought of as are the strategies. I remain in
awe of you.
Best wishes for future insights into dealing positively with this disease. I am so proud of my
young friend. More power to you, Anuja! God bless you abundantly.
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Dr. Carol Ann Reddy
Senior Dermatologist
“Science-based, creative and delightful to attempt — the ideal book to help manage stress better.
Dr. Luniya followed science-based techniques to produce an ideal book for those who wish to
manage their stress better. One of its striking qualities is that it contains well-detailed
explanations of these concepts at the beginning, should a reader be interested in understanding
how exactly they work. At the same time, these do not interfere with the activities in the rest of
the book, which are well-planned, creative, and delightful to attempt.
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Mid-Day
A brilliant book! Never seen a book like this—so many unique features.
Ashok Deora
CA
“…exemplary! It is a worthy book for all classes of people.”
Thrilled to go through some pages of ‘Relax Play Thrive’ and very much impressed. Her illustrations with appropriate pictures and short write ups are exemplary! It is a worthy book for all classes of people.
Dr. KAM Mohanadass
Senior Physician, Allergy, Asthma and Accupuncture Specialist
You’ve created a brilliant book!
Shweta Ashok
Nutritionist & Lifestyle Consultant
A winner for the way it brings neuroscience, healing and play together.
Free Press Journal
Your story is truly inspiring, and the stress-relieving activities are ingenious!
Dr. Abha Shrivastava
Senior Gynaecologist
Built from pain. Backed by science. Powered by play. They felt the shift — you can too…
“This book has made me an armed warrior in all the soft sense…it's going to be my gentle shield that I return to everyday. Buy it as an investment in yourself, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.”
I will be forever grateful to you for writing this book.
This book is empowering for everyone choosing to play it. Stress is inevitable and unavoidable,
but when you know how to spot it, the stressors, and how to
regulate it?
(the book has made it so easy and fun- there are activities, 111- to bring you to here and now,
anchor in the present, and build emotional intelligence and resilience)
What this book means to me, it's going to be my gentle shield that I return to everyday.
I am away from the home since standard 6th, so the world I saw growing up was different. It's
only after covid, I rented a room, call it home.
I cry readily, I seek refuge in words, I care deeply, I get hurt easily, I am nowhere around small talk, gossip drains me, I have less than 3 friends (giving myself a chance to name those 3
)
And yet, since July 2024, during my ongoing uncertain and fertile phase of existence, worry and
stress — I believe had always been there in some form or shape.
When I look forward, after playing RPT, and owning a copy of my own, I have learnt how to draw
boundaries, how to ground myself, how to sigh out, how to doodle, do mandala, cycle sync, eat
healthy, check-in with mood map and live with intention.
This book has made me armed warrior in all the soft sense.
Buy it as an investment in yourself, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Dr. Anuja Luniya, Thank you for being who you are, and superrr thank you for writing RPT.
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Neha Kumari
PhD Researcher & LinkedIn Ghostwriter
“I really liked how the small tools taught through play help with my anxiety and stress.”
Jyoti Rolla
Digital Creator
"Helped me get out of getting stuck in a negative loop and look on the bright side."
It felt like I’m doing something different. Helped me get out of getting stuck in a negative loop
and look on the bright side
with a perspective shift. Felt better and focused. Felt like I’m taking a
pause. Felt present. I loved it! Found it really really good!
Shweta Srikant
Founder, Measstria Papers
“It helps me relax and is such a fun way of beating the blues, I keep going back to it often.”
Well-written! I like how the science is explained, especially the HPA axis. ‘Relax Play Thrive’ helps
me relax and is such a fun way of beating the blues, I keep going back to it often.
Dr. Thiagarajan Govindan
Neurosurgeon (Retd)
“…put me in a very happy place.”
Local Samosa team
“Such OG work!”
Inspiring piece, what you have shared in the Stress Whisperers Scribbles.
Makes me look forward
to experiencing and experimenting with this book.
Such OG work!
Murali Aiyer
Founder SALTLABS, Leadership Coach, Social Entrepreneur
“I feel really energised and relaxed.”
Local Samosa team
What a book! Really superb!
Dr. Jaya Gude
Senior Homeopath
“Was amazing! I’ve learnt a lot of things.”
Local Samosa team
“Feeling relaxed and aware.”
Local Samosa team
Why now?
Why this book — and why now?⚡
If we can teach regulation through play — we don’t just reduce stress.
We change lives, families, economies…and nations.
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Most people try 10+ stress tools
before finding one that actually sticks.
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Every day in survival mode takes a toll
on your body, your joy, and your future.
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This book bridges the gap
between science and daily life — through play.
Stress management vs Stress regulation
Why your stress tools failed — and Relax Play Thrive won’t🏆
🚫 Why you’re still stuck
- Its not you — it’s your nervous system
- Your body doesn't feel safe enough to rest, heal or grow
- You’ve been using top-down tools (thought-based) for a bottom-up problem (body-based)
- You’re stuck in survival mode — and no one taught you how to shift it
- You’ve been trying to think your way out of a problem your body feels
🔁 Why most stress solutions don’t work
- They skip the step your brain needs most: safety
- Most tools only work after your nervous system feels safe
- Meditation, journaling, mindset work can feel frustrating or even backfire when you’re overwhelmed
- “Managing stress” doesn’t account for your nervous system state
- Emotions aren’t random — they’re your brain solving a sensory equation
🏆 Why Relax Play Thrive works
- It meets your nervous system where it’s at — and invites it to shift
- Built for exhausted, anxious, or shutdown bodies — and high-performing ones too
- Works bottom-up — through breath, movement, sensation, stories, puzzles and play
- Helps your body feel safe — so your brain stops running survival patterns
- Designed for busy lives — low-effort, fun and easy to make a habit
This is what nervous system wins look like — on real people…
"I saw a drastic change from stress and anxiety to calm."
It’s a great gateway to understand our bodies and work with it." Worked well! And was very
helpful because I like being guided through
techniques. I saw a drastic change from stress and
anxiety to calm. Fun way to get in a quick relaxation session! It definitely cleared my mind and
helped me stay present. I can see myself using these activities in my daily routine. I’m looking
forward to seeing the entire book.
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Plavita Borah
Founder, Plavi Design Studio
“My stress reduced from 10 to 6… and I even took the dice activity to the office!”
I’ve read about some of these strategies but never implemented them. Thanks to Relax Play Thrive I actually did, got some work done and I was so happy!
It was so cool. I felt so fulfilled
after it. I even took the dice activity to office and all my co-workers had a really good time with it!
I think this book is the need of the hour…for literally everyone. I’m really excited for it! Just take
my money and give me the book!
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Hafsa Kanji
Founder, Kanjify Lettering Studio
“I can now recognize what’s happening inside me when I’m feeling a certain way.”
I was starting to feel easily overwhelmed with work, and I didn’t want to read another book about
stress. ‘Relax Play Thrive’ stood out because it felt so interactive and engaging.
One unexpected benefit was learning about the nervous system and our moods in detail from the
Mood Map. That deeper awareness has been life-changing — I can now recognize what’s
happening inside me when I’m feeling a certain way.
But what really exceeded my expectations was realising that stress management and stress
regulation are two entirely different things. Before this, I always associated stress management
with the usual meditation and breathwork that most stress coaches talk about. This was
something else entirely.
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Aastha Kottary
Podcast Host, Slow Down with Aastha
“I’m a constant overthinker...Since working with the book, I’ve become more aware of my present state of mind. It’s helped me calm down — and that alone is worth everything.”
I’m a constant overthinker — always stuck in a loop of a thousand scenarios and never really present. I picked up Relax Play Thrive because I just wanted that to stop.
And it did.
This book helps me just pause. And reset.
What drew me to it? Anuja. She’s the soul. She shared her story, and it resonated with me — on
so many levels.
What surprised me was how much it forced me to live in the present. Not the past. Not the
anxious future. Just... now.
The cute, fun exercises made me happiest — they’re not just a read-through. There’s something
different on every page.
Since working with the book, I’ve become more aware of my present state of mind. I’ve begun to
understand how the brain works, what influences us, and how much power we actually have over
it.
It’s helped me calm down — and that alone is worth everything.
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Resham Makhija
Architect, Studio ReMa
“I just took out a random page and followed along and it really helped.”
I've bought it and tbh it took me months to get to it. I was wondering how to use it "perfectly"
and that stopped me. But then one day I felt the need to journal and I saw the book.
I just took out a random page and
followed along and it really helped.
I've just done 1 exercise in the months that l've had the book, but it's nice that it exists and on
days where I'm stressed or I feel like I need to find purpose, I can access it.
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Tenaz S Cardoz
Founder, Kind Hearts Brigade
Journeying Back to Slow Living was amazing to do with my partner. We feel this will be
something we keep coming back every year
Nachiket Kulkarni
Consultant
“I was able to quickly get back my control over stress. Especially on busy-busy days.”
Damn cool! Finding something new to do each time really worked for me. The dice activity was so easy,
I was able to quickly get back my control over stress. Especially on busy-busy days. I
liked the small, quick and fast activities. Something that I would be lazy to do, but the
instructions and QR code gave me that push to do it. I like the idea of somebody pushing me to
do things. I’m really looking forward to the book!
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Rashmi Beldi
Founder, Studio RB
“I was very energetic before, but now I am energetic and calm.”
Local Samosa team
“…felt so relaxed with the games and activities.”
Parinaz A Kharas
Digital Creator
“I feel better compared to how tired I was before.”
Local Samosa team
“Even more relaxed.”
Local Samosa team
“Good. Happy.”
Local Samosa team
“I feel amazing!”
Local Samosa team
“Relaxed.”
Local Samosa team
What’s inside
One book. Endless ways to heal, grow and feel like you again.
Built on cutting-edge science
Grounded in polyvagal theory, gut-brain connection, neuroplasticity, behavioural science, circadian health and mindset work — combined into easy, effective activities.
A map to learn your body’s language
Gain real-world nervous system literacy so every tool you use hits the mark.
111 fun-sized activities
Doodles, puzzles, journaling, multiplayer games, interactive stories… 25+ formats for every mood.
140+ actionable strategies
Guiding you from self-awareness to lasting resilience — bottom-up body tools across nervous system, lifestyle, gut health → to top-down mindset work and more.
Interactive QR codes
Scan for guided techniques, self-assessments, playlists and more.
First-of-its-kind visual science
Illustrated notes explain the “why” behind the stress — no jargon, just ‘aha’ moments.
Buildable habit stacks
Turn tools into lasting change with ready-to-use habit combos that stick.
Adaptable to real life
Designed for shift workers, travellers, unpredictable schedules — and even short attention spans, low energy or busy brains. Because regulation should work for your life.
2-Year Tracker + Scribble Space
Track mood, stress and lifestyle shifts over time — plus extra pages to re-play, reflect or just doodle.
Flexible for your schedule
Whether you have 5 minutes or 50, this book is your forever companion — ready whenever you are.
Relax Play Thrive is a health planner, a puzzle book, an activity book and journal — all in one.
When this many people say it works, you know it’s good…
“You broadened my perspective on this topic.”
If you’ve been looking for a way to rethink stress and bring a little more ease into your life,
this
book is one I’d highly recommend. Thank you Dr. Anuja Luniya for writing this. You broadened my
perspective on this topic. Kudos to you.
Kumar Anurag Pratap
Vice President & CSR Leader
“Helped me clear my mind and influenced how to improve my mood and stress levels.”
Very easy ways to deal with stress. Helped me clear my mind and influenced how to improve my mood
and stress levels. It helped me think more clearly and added more awareness. I feel this
would be pretty helpful at workplaces.
Tarun Rochiramani
Partner Engineering Manager
“This is coming from Anuja’s real life experience, and that’s what counts for me.”
Rashmi Kotian
Project Leadership
“Some of these activities could become part of the office culture. I loved the idea of having a book like this in the first place.”
Refreshing! Some of these activities could become part of the office culture.
Offices can commit
to 2-3 stress regulating activities every week or every month for employee welfare. I loved the
idea of having a book like this in the first place. Excited to see it take shape! All the best!
Aatif Yousuf
Database Engineer
A few of the activities, like the dice is a game changer if we really introduce this to people it can
really become a thing!
Riya D Kothari
Founder, RiDanKo
This book should be in everyone’s personal library.
M Joshi
Administrator, GOI
“I especially enjoyed the scripts for postures and visualisation…I use them in my Disaster Health Management sessions for volunteer self-care.”
Thanks for giving me this wonderful experience. I enjoyed the later part especially the scripts
for
all postures and visualisation. I use visualisation in my Disaster Health Management sessions for
self care for volunteers and enjoy doing it myself.
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Dr. Ganthimathi Jayaraman
Senior Paediatrician (Retd), Disaster Management Specialist
'Relax Play Thrive' stands out as an exceptional resource for anyone seeking to overcome stress,
boost their well-being and lead a more fulfilling life.
Rajesh Sethuraman
Co-founder, Imbibe Business Solutions
“Very happy and cheerful after.”
Local Samosa team
“It's not just a book — it's a reminder to live with joy, presence and trust.”
‘Relax Play Thrive’ is a beautifully written, soul-nourishing book that truly speaks to the heart.
Anuja's words are honest, warm and filled with gentle wisdom. As I read, I felt as though she was
guiding me through life's clutter with compassion and clarity. It's not just a book — it's a
reminder to live with joy, presence and trust.
Bhavana Surana
Entrepreneur
FAQs
Is this book for me?
1. Will I actually use it?
Yes — because it’s designed for real life.
No fluff. No pressure. Just open a page and start.
Whether you’re overwhelmed, short on time, or tired of tools that don’t stick — this one meets you where you are.
2. What age group is this for?
Teens to 70s have used this — and loved it.
It’s best for 15+, but many educators and parents adapt activities for younger ages too.
3. Do I need to understand science or the nervous system first?
Nope.
The book explains everything in simple, friendly language — perfect for first-timers and still eyeopening for professionals.
4. Can I gift this?
Absolutely.
It’s a thoughtful, life-changing gift — especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, or just needing a little hope and healing.
5. Is this helpful if I’m dealing with chronic illness?
Yes — it was born from that journey.
The activities are gentle, trauma-informed, and crafted for low-energy days.
Many users with IBS, IBD, PCOS, diabetes, autoimmunity, anxiety and depression say it’s made a real difference.
6. Can therapists, teachers, or coaches use it?
Yes.
It’s a great tool to spark conversations, complement sessions or offer take-home practices that stick.
7. Do I need to follow it in order?
Not at all.
Pick any page. Play. Practise. Repeat.
You can follow your curiosity or use the tracker to build a steady rhythm.
8. How long will it take to reach me?
- Within India: 2–10 days via India Post
- Outside India? Email us at anujaluniya@gmail.com — we’ll help you out.
9. What if I don’t like it?
Due to the nature of the book, we follow a no-returns policy.
But honestly? Between the science, the stories and the play — most people fall in love before Page 10.
Regulation is the revolution.
When you pick Relax Play Thrive (RPT), you’re not just reading — you’re joining hundreds of RPTians who are rewriting their stress stories.
The National Case for Stress Regulation
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