26 best yoga gifts for the downward-dogging, tree-posing woman in your life
Finding the perfect yoga gifts for the yoga lover in your life – you know, the friend or family member who actually wears yoga pants to go to a class, has a line up of yoga mats depending on which style she’s planning on practicing that day and makes time for her daily flow the way you do a trip to the pub – can be tough.
Unsurprisingly, if you don’t know your Vinyasa from your Bikram, you might be left feeling a little stumped as to what your yogi pal would appreciate under the artificial Christmas tree this year. But fret not. We’ve done some digging and found a list of the 23 best yoga gifts for that pal that knows their heart chakra from their heart melting pose.
Our well-researched list spans every type of yogi and every budget this Christmas shopping season. Looking for something under the £20 mark? We've found plenty of options from the likes of John Lewis, Amazon and Etsy, including this chic print showing various yoga poses; this practical and pretty stainless steel water bottle, or this handy yoga kit with anti-slip mat and yoga block. Or if you're looking to splash out, give the gift of mindfulness, beauty and self-care all in one with the ESPA Wellness Wonders Collection; or deck them out in a fashionable new bit of exercise kit with a LuluLemon jacket.
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For a wear-forever workout hoodie or jacket, look no further than LuluLemon. This one in a fun retro print features thumbholes to keep sleeves down, secure front pockets and back vents to provide airflow. The yogi in your life will thank you for it.
A high-quality yoga mat is a must for any Vinyasa lover. This one from Liforme comes with ‘gratitude’ etching, with prayer hands and lotus flowers at the centre of the alignment guide. It also comes in their specially-designed anti-slip material, meaning their grip will stay in place even during the sweatiest of hot yoga sessions.
These relaxing recovery bath salts make a sweet stocking filler or Secret Santa gift for your yoga-loving pal.
Tala are the queens of retro-inspired, comfy athleisure, and this oversized sweatshirt made from organic cotton is one of their bestsellers.
The Wellness Wonders Collection from ESPA is the ultimate treat if you're looking to spoil your yoga-loving friend with some much-needed self-care and aromatherapy. Packed with relaxing essential oils, the gift set is packed with some of the brand's bestsellers, from the Restorative Bath & Body Oil to the Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool and skincare must-haves.
Yoga props, such as these lightweight yoga bolsters, provide support through an array of different yoga practices – from restorative lyengar to post-natal yoga – and double as a cushion for extra comfort during home practice.
Our favourite yoga pose? Tree pose. We think any yogi would love this simple, minimalist monochrome design. And if one picture isn't enough, you could buy an entire set – did someone say gallery wall?
Who doesn't love a scrunchie? And with 10 dramatic colours to choose from, your long-haired yogi will be spoilt for choice. Made from the same recycled fabric as the famed Girlfriend Collective bras and leggings, you can wear them to work out, hang out, or around your wrist.
No matter where they're at in their yoga journey, a high-quality, anti-slip mat and yoga block is always an essential.
You can't go wrong with a stainless steel water bottle, especially when they come in these pretty ombré colourways – and it's just £9.99 from Amazon. Win-win.
Who doesn't want to arrive to their yoga class in style? This Adidas by Stella McCartney sports bag may be an investment, but it's one they'll use time and time again.
Surely one of the best gifts for yoga lovers is a yoga class with a difference? This Yoga in the Sky experience takes place 138 metres in the air, in the BA i360 pod at twilight, so they can practice mindfulness in an hour-long yoga class while watching the sunset. Namaste.
We are big fans of Lorna Jane leggings here at GLAMOUR, and this high-rise pair will see them through countless pilates, yoga and HIIT sessions.
Whether they're a novice yogi just getting into their downward-dog or a masterful yoga teacher, you can't go wrong with a massage gun to soothe aching muscles, release tension and help them relax. And massage guns don't come much better than Theragun. This one comes with all the essential features, providing smart percussive therapy to release stress and strain, but with hardly any sound. Pretty much the perfect gift.
This durable Nike yoga strap aims to increase flexibility and achieve proper alignment, an essential part of their yoga kit.
A high-quality headband is basically one of the most perfect stocking filler gifts for yoga lovers, especially the long-haired yogis!
We love this fun yoga poster from Etsy, showing all the sun salutations to flow through – and we bet your yogi friend will too. Perfect home decor for hanging in the hallway, study, at-home gym or, even, the downstairs loo!
The perfect gift for a yoga bunny or chilled out tea lover. 'Namastea'!
Help them re-create the chilled-out mood of their favourite yoga studio by burning Palo Santo sticks at home. Musky yet soothing – it's the perfect way to manage the ambience of your home.
A great option if you're looking for an affordable yoga gift, this yoga block is lightweight with firm support, perfect for those looking to amp up their hot yoga.
If they're bring truly honest with themselves, they probably don't spritz their mat post-Vinyasa as much as they should. This yoga mat cleaner from Etsy will fill their yoga space with uplifting aromas, and comes in two blends: balancing (with orange, spearmint, frankincense and roman chamomile); or cleansing, which is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
Casall brings the visually-pleasing design of Scandi minimalism to your yoga practice, and this pastel pink rubber and bamboo yoga mat will make them excited for their next hot yoga sesh.
Weighted exercise bands are ideal to wear on your ankles or wrists to add some strength-building resistance to your workouts, from yoga to a morning stroll.
This sweet box of cards – containing over 100 illustrated yoga poses – deserves a place in any yoga-lover's stocking this Christmas.
A chic marble print yoga bra with matching leggings available. You really can't go wrong.
For the woman who likes everything perfectly matching, this ultimate yoga kit includes an annual Alo Moves Subscription – which provides online yoga, meditation and fitness videos – plus, a Grounded Anti-Slip Mat Towel for the sweatiest of yoga sessions, two Uplifting Blocks, one Yoga Strap and limited-edition, iconic Alo Shopper Tote. Best of all? A Warrior Mat. All in pretty powder pink.
