Though the popularity of yoga has certainly increased in recent years, it is an ancient practice that has been around for centuries. Daily yoga practice can improve mental health and emotional stability while creating a sense of self-awareness and control over one’s body and mind. If you’ve got someone in your life who practices yoga on the regular, then you want to help support their practice. Looking for the perfect yoga-themed gift? You’re in luck; there are so many amazing gifts for Yogis that you can choose from. Check out our list of the best yoga gifts to find something unique and thoughtful!
1. Monthly Online Yoga Class Subscription
Thoughtful gifts for yoga lovers
If you have someone in your life who practices yoga regularly, then they may be looking for a convenient way to take classes wherever and whenever they like. Get them a subscription to an online yoga class platform like Glo to give them the gift of yoga anytime, and anyplace! They’ll love being able to choose the classes, instructors, and ability levels that they want, all from their mobile device!
Want to surprise your favorite yoga practitioner with something extra special? Why not get them tickets to a yoga retreat?
2. Tibetan Singing Bowl
Yoga accessory gifts for yoga teachers
Looking for that special gift for your yoga teacher that they’ll use every day? Not every yoga teacher needs another coffee mug or keychain. A Tibetan singing bowl is the perfect gift for yoga instructors because they can use it in their private practice, as well as in the classes they teach! It’s a great way to set the mood for the yoga class and encourage a relaxing, meditative environment.
Yoga teachers love practical gifts to help them in class, but they deserve something to help them relax, too! Try a meditation cushion or a meditation bench.
3. Yoga Dice
Fun yoga gifts for yoga lovers
If your loved one has been practicing yoga for years now, it may be that they’ve become a bit bored with their regular routine. It’s always great to keep your yoga practice fresh and new, so that you’re always challenging yourself and improving. Get your favorite yogi a set of yoga dice, to help them mix up their yoga flow and try out new poses or sequences. It’s a fun and thoughtful gift they’re sure to use every day!
There are lots of ways to refresh a yoga practice! Get them a yoga pose poster, or a deck of yoga cards!
4. Travel-Friendly Yoga Mat
Yoga mat gifts for the traveling yoga lover
Is your favorite yoga lover constantly on the go? It can be difficult to take all your yoga gear with you when you travel, especially bulky yoga mats. Get your loved one a beautiful and unique travel-friendly yoga mat so they can practice anywhere they are! It easily folds up and fits into a bag, rather than rolling like a traditional yoga mat. They’re sure to take it with them, no matter where they go!
Want more great gift ideas for the yogi in your life who’s always on the go? Try a yoga mat bag or yoga mat cleaner!
5. Non-Slip Yoga Socks
Thoughtful yoga gifts for the yoga lover in your life
While clothes are not the most important part of a yogi’s practice, it’s always important to be comfortable and feel good about yourself when practicing yoga, so you can feel at peace and focus on your flow. Help your loved one stay warm and comfortable while practicing yoga with slip-free yoga socks that stay firmly in place, allowing them to get the most out of their session!
There are tons of stylish options for their next yoga class! Consider getting them a pair of yoga boho harem pants or a yoga hoodie.
6. Mandala Wall Art Piece
Best decorative yoga gifts
Not every yoga gift needs to be used in a lesson! You can help your favorite yoga lover decorate their yoga space to create a relaxing and calming atmosphere, perfect for centering themselves. One way to do that is by getting them a lovely mandala wall hanging, to give the room a tranquil feel and get them in the mindset for a relaxing and calming yoga session.
There are lots of other gifts you can give to help warm up their yoga space! Try a rock salt lamp or some adorable yoga pose statues!
7. Yoga Stretching Strap
Yoga gifts to help them achieve their goals
If your loved one uses yoga as a way to improve their overall health, flexibility, and well-being, then it’s only natural that you’d want to encourage them and help them get the most out of their yoga sessions. Try getting them a yoga stretcher; the loops help them customize their stretches to whatever flexibility level they have, while pushing them a little more every time! It’s the perfect item for a yoga lover looking to improve their flexibility and poses!
Want to help your loved one feel good and recover after a session? Get them a cork yoga wheel or a foam roller to help relax those tight muscles!
8. Half-Ball Balance Trainer
Gifts for yoga lovers to build strength
Yoga is a fantastic exercise that helps build balance and core strength, but sometimes you want to help your practice along. Get your favorite yoga practitioner a half-ball balance to help them take their favorite poses to a whole new level! If they love challenging themselves, they’ll love incorporating a balance tool into their session.
There are lots of tools that a yogi can use to help upgrade their yoga experience. Consider getting them a set of yoga blocks or wrist support!
9. Lavender Eye Pillow
Relaxing gifts for grandma
Do you have a grandmother or other mother figure in your life who loves practicing yoga? Show them that you care by giving them a thoughtful and relaxing gift that will help them feel calm and at peace. Lavender eye pillows are perfect for the end of a class or session, when she’s recentering herself and practicing deep breathing. The pillows add a calming weight to her eyes, while the scent will help her feel at peace.
Check out some more aromatherapy gifts for your yoga-loving grandmother, like a scented candle set or an aromatherapy diffuser!
10. Yoga Inversion Swing
Best yoga gifts for advanced yogis
Do you have a friend or loved one who’s been practicing yoga for years? If they’re at an advanced level and looking for a way to push themselves even more, then they’ll love a yoga inversion swing! This tool will help them take their practice to new heights by allowing them to hang from the swing and perform poses with gravity helping to deepen their stretches!
There are several ways that you can introduce aerial yoga into your loved one’s practice! They have an aerial yoga stand rig and an aerial yoga hammock!
11. Yoga Journal
Yoga gift for friend
If you’re looking for a small but thoughtful gift to help your favorite yoga lover practice mindfulness and help them reach their yoga goals, consider getting them a journal to help them track each yoga class, the poses they performed, their reflections and thoughts, and their progress over time. They’ll love updating the journal after every session so they can see how their practice has improved!
Want more unique gifts for yoga lovers? What about a mandala coloring book or a set of life affirmation cards?
12. Yoga Mat Holder Wall Mount
Best gifts for yoga instructors
Yoga instructors do a lot for their students, and it’s not often that they’re shown the appreciation they deserve. Get your favorite yoga teacher a wall storage rack for their go-to yoga supplies, and they’ll think of you every day when they stow away their gear! It’s a thoughtful and practical yoga instructor gift that will help make their life a little easier!
Looking for an alternative? Try a storage cart for their yoga supplies instead!
13. Mindful Breathing Necklace
Yoga gifts for her
Get the special yoga lover in your life a beautiful piece of jewelry that helps remind them to breathe deeply and practice mindfulness. This is the perfect gift for a woman who’s looking to practice relaxing and calming techniques in her day to day life!
Want more beautiful jewelry ideas for your favorite yoga lover? Get her a crystal bracelet, or a piece of jewelry featuring the Om symbol.
14. Kids Yoga Mat
Fun yoga gift ideas for kids
If you have a little one in your life who would like to learn how to practice yoga just like the grown-ups, encourage them with a fun and playful kid-sized yoga mat that will get them excited to try this practice for themselves!
For more kid-friendly yoga gifts, try a kids yoga book or a yoga dice game for kids!
15. Exercise Stability Ball
Unexpected and practical gifts for yoga lovers
While some yogis love the practice because it helps them find spiritual and mental clarity, others practice it because it helps them build balance, stamina, and strength. If your favorite yogi uses yoga as an exercise, then help them push themselves to the next level. Did you know that many poses can be adjusted as needed with a stability ball? It can make some poses more difficult, for advanced students, but it can also help beginners work on their skills while they’re still new.
Want more ideas for dedicated yogis? Try an adjustable dumbbell set or ankle weights!
16. Yoga Joes
Funny yoga gift
Is your yoga lover stuck in the same old routine, repeating the same sequences over and over again? These funny spin offs of classic army men will inspire their poses for the day. They also make great stocking stuffers.
17. Yoga Poses Scratch Off Poster
Bucket list yoga gift
For more inspiration, give them this scratch off poster. With 100 poses to test out, there is sure to be something new they haven’t done before.
18. Fruit Infused Water Bottle
Important gift for yoga fans
To an outsider, yoga looks more like meditation than exercise. However, when doing yoga, you can really work up a sweat. Like with any form of exercise, it is important to stay hydrated. Why not give them a fruit infused water bottle so they can get an extra dose of vitamins with their water?
19. Yoga Pose Garden Sculptures
Yoga gifts for the garden
Choose one of these handmade sculptures to decorate their garden retreat. This will provide inspiration and mindfulness when they do yoga outdoors. Plus, seeing these statues will restore their inner peace even when they are not doing yoga.
20. Cat Yoga Puzzle
Yoga gift for cat lovers
Doesn’t this make you laugh! Anyone with a cat knows how much cats love joining in when their owners are doing yoga. I have to wait until mine is asleep. Otherwise she hogs the whole mat. Puzzle lovers will enjoy doing this yoga themed puzzle. They will just need to make sure their cat doesn’t try to help. Cats like to hide the pieces!
21. Goat Yoga Class
Unique yoga gift
Plan a trip to Arizona. Then choose one of these themed yoga classes complete with silly goats. I like the 80’s theme where the goats dress up in retro garb. It must be hilarious when a goat climbs on your back! I think it’s funny when my cat tries to join in my yoga workout. But this takes it to another level.
22. Microfiber Cooling Towel
Useful yoga gift
Intense yoga will cause them to build heat. These towels will help prevent heat exhaustion due to their cooling properties. They stay cool for three hours. Microfiber is also great for absorbing sweat.
23. Easy to Clean Juicer
Healthy gifts for yogis
To add to their healthy lifestyle, give them a juicer. This way they can create a healthy vitamin packed drink to fuel them before a workout.
24. Cat Yoga Towel Holder
Yoga gift for the kitchen
This funny cat doing a yoga stretch will be a conversation piece for the kitchen. What a cute place to keep paper towels. This could also be used in the bathroom for extra toilet paper rolls.
25. Vegan Cookbook
Gift for healthy lifestyles
A juicer and a fruit infused water bottle, what else could they need? A vegan cookbook, of course. Whether they are trying to eat healthier or they want to support the environment, these books will help them come up with creative meals to fit their lifestyle.
26. White Noise Machine
Peaceful yoga gifts
Help them maintain that peacefulness they acquired during the day, throughout the night. A white noise machine will help tune out distractions so they can wake up feeling refreshed, ready to start a new day. They can also use this to relax their mind while doing yoga, as an alternative to listening to meditative music.
27. Hot Yoga Mat and Towel Set
Hot yoga gifts
If you are not familiar with hot yoga, it is yoga done in a room or outdoors in high temperatures. This causes participants to sweat more for a more intense workout. These hot yoga mats are absorbent to prevent slipping on a wet mat. They usually have a cover that can be removed for washing.
28. Massager
Yoga gifts for sore muscles
Even the most seasoned yogis overdo it at times. A massager will help them work out those kinks and sooth sore muscles, so they can get back to their yoga practice more quickly.
29. Spa Gift Set
Relaxation gifts
The soothing scent of lavender, healing epsom salts on the skin, hydrating lotion, these are all gifts that will keep them calm even after a long day.
30. Music for Meditation
Yoga gifts for their practice
Choose some meditative music for them to practice with. This is a useful gift for yoga teachers as well. They can put together a series of poses along with the music to use during class.
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