Below are some of my absolute favorite gifts to give yoga lovers, and to receive! Find products here to enhance your own practice, or bring joy to someone you love who loves yoga.
These Are Gifts That Any Yoga Lover Would Cherish, So Why Not Give Them to Yourself?
My sister recently asked for a bolster for her birthday, and I chose the same one I use, but in a color I hope she'll like. I mainly gave myself gifts of experiences this year, including a training at a retreat center and some online continuing education. Still, I'm always wishing for time to read all the books. Sigh...
😊 Prevention Magazine agreed with my yoga mat suggestions in their recent article, "30 Best Yoga Gifts for the Yoga Lover in Your Life, According to Instructors."
I have some cozy and helpful favorites to share with you below, so read on...
My Top 5 Gift Suggestions for the Yoga Lover in Your Life:
1. How about a scented beanbag to soothe your optic nerves during Savasana? Grab this lovely cotton eye pillow filled with lavender and flaxseeds here:
2. I recently received these cork blocks with a simple tree design, and I love them for their sturdiness, weight, and texture. They are hefty and I can stand on them while swinging my other leg around without fear of falling:
3. I LOVE rolling around on rubber balls for self-massage, especially after an intense practice. These are my go-to for kneading out stubborn tension. Some benefits of Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls: the little tote they come in has a long drawstring so you can sling it over your shoulder and lean against a wall, and it keeps them together tight. Also, the sueded texture is grippy, they last for years, and soften up the more you use them. Ahhhh!
4. A pretty mat, as quoted in Prevention Magazine:
“The best yoga mat is the one that inspires you to get on and practice,” says Kate Lynch, a yoga teacher. She recommends “these reversible printed Gaiam yoga mats” which she notes “have gorgeous designs.” This mat offers 6 mm thickness, providing enough cushion and comfort for every practice.
-By Elizabeth Kiefer and Shannen Zitz, Prevention
I'm eyeing the ocean theme. Which one do you like?
5. A journal is a wonderful companion to any contemplation practice. Yoga and meditation can both take us into a reflective space, just right for journaling.
You can go for a blank journal with a nice cover, or something guided with a theme. I'm loving my new creation, which comes in paperback and hardcover formats:
Mindful Compassion & Gratitude Journal
If you get the journal, let me know! And please leave a review. 😊
The structure guides journalers through mindfulness-based gratitude and self-compassion practices, while giving them plenty of space for free writing and reflection. With a soft blue watercolor cover design and large text, it's lovely and soothing too.
Conclusion
It's fun to find products to enhance our practice, or give a loved one something that helps them feel seen and cherished. Let's also remember to enjoy the greatest gift yoga has to offer: relaxation!
What are you giving, or hoping to receive, this season? Tell me in the comments.
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