Here at The Yoga Citizen, it’s all about mindful living and blissful savasanas.
So why not share the yoga love this holiday season with gifts your fellow yogi can use for their practice and off their mat? I’ve rounded up gift giving ideas from everything to stocking stuffers to gifts they’ll carry with them for years. Most importantly, these gifts encourage a healthy yoga lifestyle that anyone can appreciate.
And I will say, it’s ok to pamper yourself too.
Here are 25 Yoga Gift Idea’s that you know will have them giving gratitude for you.
Yoga Holiday Gift Guide – 25 Gifts You’ll Both Love
For Their Yoga Practice
1. Yoga mat
Because really, it’s the ultimate gift. If you need more information on what yoga mat is best, check out my yoga mat review here. All of these listed I’ve tried and loved.
2. Yoga wheel
Stretching just went to a whole new level. This is a gift she’ll love but hardly buys for herself.
3. Natural mat and body wipes
These are perfect for the yogi on the go! This 2 in 1 product is free of harsh alcohol and chemicals and leaves you and your mat smelling and feeling fresh after a sweaty workout.
4. Wireless headphones
Your fellow yogi will love you for giving her the gift to wirelessly listen to her favorite online yoga class or meditation. My favorite way to practice at home is to put my wireless headphones in and crank up the tunes and just move. You can’t go wrong here!
5. Online yoga membership or gift card to her studio
For times when driving to a yoga studio is just not in the cards, give her the opportunity to practice at home with some of the world’s best yoga teachers. These online options can be tailored to your price point and give hundreds of classes for a very reasonable price.
6. Online meditation membership
Does your yogi say they want to start meditating but struggles to commit? Give them incentive to start and gain all the benefits of meditation.
- Headspace, online meditation and sleep app ($12.99 for one month, additional packages offered)
- Calm, online meditation and sleep app ($59.99)
7. Yoga Towel
A great yoga accessory for any yogis practicing in a heated room. No slippery mats happening with these!
8. Yoga bag / Strap
With yoga mats weighing anywhere from 2-6 pounds, a reliable mat bag or strap is a yoga must. Some yoga bags even double as a yoga bag to carry your extra clothes as well.
- Y.U.M.C., Travel yoga bag with wet clothes compartment ($24.99)
- Lululemon, Get Rolling Yoga Mat Bag ($68)
- Yoga Sak Original, yoga backpack ($49.95)
- Yoga Hustle, mat strap ($49)
9. The Ulitmate Waterbottle
Every yogi needs to stay hydrated. Might as well have a great water bottle to keep you motivated to keep drinking water!
- Hydroflask -perfect for keeping water cool in a heated yoga room! ($24.95)
- VitaJuwel waterbottle – it has amethyst and rose quartz inside! Not ony does it look pretty, but it I think it may have special powers too ($78)
10. Wet Bag
Here is the truth, sweaty yoga clothes after class needs a special bag to not make everything else gross. The struggle is real and this bag saves you from everything else in your bag being sweaty. Plus this bag is machine washable!
11. Meditation Cushion
It’s hard enough to stay still while meditating. Give their bum a cushion to make it easier for them.
12. The Ultimate Hair Tie
Nothing is worse than when a hair tie breaks in class. Give your yogi the ultimate hair tie that will hold up and reduce the “crease” in their hair post-class.
PRO TIP: Give a side gift of dry shampoo while you’re at it!
13. A gift card to her favorite yoga apparel store
A guarantee slam dunk gift. She won’t be disappointed.
For Their Yoga Lifestyle
14. Essential Oils and Diffuser Set
Invite your yogi to maintain her overall well-being by a little TLC for her body and home. Her senses will thank you.
15. The Infinite Candle
This stunning candle has a clean burn (read it has no gross chemicals in it) and has wax refills available for purchase. This means you get to keep the beautiful container and REUSE it! Genius people.
16. All-natural muscle relaxer
You’ll find almost every yoga studio with a tube of this magical lotion. Using all-natural ingredients, your muscles will relax and loosen up within minutes using modern technology and ancient pain relieving concepts of Chinese medicine. This is a must for every yogi!
17. A cute coverup for going to and from yoga
Think warm, cute, and versatile. Choose any long sleeve top from these brands and you’ll win her heart.
18. Shower bomb
These little treats truly are a special treat to create a spa-like experience in her shower. This is a gift she will rarely buy for herself but will love it, oh so much.
19. Journal
A journal is one of the most thoughtful gifts to give. Why? Because it encourages self-reflection and goal setting for the new year ahead. Spend as much or as little as you like, either way, you’re a good yogi for gifting this.
20. Thoughtful jewelry
Whether you go with mala beads or a pendant necklace with the Hamsa hand on it, your yogi will cherish wearing these beautiful pieces (buy one for me too!)
21. Cook Book
Fueling our bodies with great food is right up there with doing the physical part of yoga. Give clean and energizing recipes from these cookbooks.
- Healthyish – this book keeps diet fads away while promoting healthy and easy to cook meals ($30)
- The Yoga Kitchen – energizing and vegetarian and gluten-free ecipes to bring balance back into life ($17)
22. Foam roller
When you held your Warrior 1 a little too long, massage it out with a foam roller. This is a great gift for any active soul.
23. A plant
Every yogi appreciates a bit of green around their home, especially if they have a home practice. These sweet little plants will bring life to any space.
and also buy them a great plant holder, these are so cool!
24. NutriBullet blender
25. Reusable straws
The perfect accessory to the NutriBullet or any glass. Because plastic straws are a thing of the past. This set has reusable straws that are collapsible and have their own case.