Best Gifts for Yoga Lovers

S. H. Wallick
Finding holiday gifts for yoga enthusiasts is not difficult; finding special ones is a bit harder. Here are six holiday gifts priced from less than $10 to more than $125 sure to delight the yoga lover on your list.

Dragon Fly Motif Yoga Mat and Bag. The grace of the dragonfly/hydrangea motif on this lovely mat and bag set are symbolic of the grace and serenity that experienced when practicing yoga. The latex-free, pink mat has a textured, nonslip surface, is lightly cushioned, and measures 68 inches long and 24 inches wide. The white cotton bag, which is embroidered in pink to coordinate with the mat, has a zippered pocket, drawstring closure and adjustable shoulder strap. The mat and bag are sold separately at www.gaiam.com/dragonfly/hydrangea mat and bag.

Organic Yoga Mat Wash. Gaiam's Super Organic Mat Wash combines organic essential oils with antibacterial, antiseptic and moisturizing properties to clean yoga mats safely and easily without affecting their nonslip surfaces. At less than $10, this four ounce container of mat wash makes a great stocking stuffer for the yoga aficionado on your gift list. For more information or to purchase it go to www.gaiam.com/mat cleaner.

Yogacise Body Lift. The Yogacise Body Lift is a unique gift for the serious yoga practitioner or exercise buff. It is a versatile, three-in-one prop that is ideal for variety of yoga and meditation poses and that can be used to do a headstand, as a meditation seat or as a portable strength-training bench. The Yogacise Body Lift comes with an instruction manual, DVD and adjustable tension straps for resistance, and it folds for easy storage. For more information on this product or to purchase it go to www.gaiam.com/Yogacise Body Lift.

Tara Tank Top. This beautiful tank top has everything to delight any yoga lover: comfortable, cool organic cotton; a graceful, body hugging silhouette; and a lovely screen printed Eastern-inspired motif. Choose from Winter (shades of beige and tan), Amethyst (purple) or Glacier (white and gray). To learn more about this top or to purchase it go to www.prana.com/Tara-Tank.

Mahdia Becca Top. This fun, double-strap, cross-back top is perfect for yoga class, as well as for casual wear outside of class. Its combination micro polyester (90%) and spandex fabric provides plenty of give to accommodate even the most difficult yoga poses and ensures a perfect fit, its built-in shelf bra offers support and the comfort of an all-in-one top, and its screen-printed side detail sets it apart from the crowd. Choose from Ginger, Mocha or Winter. To learn more about this top or to purchase it go to www.prana.com/Mahdia-Becca-Top.

Published by S. H. Wallick - Featured Contributor in Business & Finance

S. Wallick is an equity research specialist with more than 25 years of experience as a senior equity research analyst at leading investment banking and independent research firms. She currently is President...  View profile

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