Top Gifts for Yoga Lovers

on November 28, 2011

Top Gifts for Yoga Lovers

Show your appreciation for the dedicated yoginis on your list with these picks of the latest accessories.

Everything Fits! Gym Bag

$60, gaiam.com Not only does this roomy bag, available in green and black, fit everything you might need for your workout, it does so in an organized and highly practical fashion. There are straps on the bottom to anchor your yoga mat, an exterior vented compartment designed to hold sweaty clothes or towels, and easy-to-access spots for a water bottle and cell phone. Padded handles fit easily over the shoulder.

Custom Design Yoga Mat

$89, yogamatic.comImprove your zen state on a yoga mat adorned with a soothing landscape scene or a favorite family photo. At yogamatic.com, you can upload your own photo or choose from an array of user-submitted designs. Sometimes these novelty mats are more fun than functional, but this one is high-quality, with a non-latex foam construction and appealingly long length. The price includes a lightweight bag with a sturdy handle.

KidsCrave Yoga Kit

$38.99, kidscraveyoga.comFor yoga enthusiasts who are interested in making it a family activity, this kit features everything you need to introduce kids ages 3-11 to the practice: a yoga mat the right size for little ones (5’x24), a bag and a BPA-free water bottle. An accompanying DVD provides a basic introduction and shows kids demonstrating the poses. Items can also be purchased separately.

Yoga Cozy Pullover

$128, lululemon.com Who says you have to wear baggy sweats to and from yoga class? This gorgeous cashmere-blend sweater is long enough to slip on over leggings or tights and head straight to meet a pal for lunch or look stylish running errands. (It’s actually longer in the back to ensure your rear has coverage.) Thumbholes in the sleeves will keep your hands warm, too.

Attitube

$99.95, attitube.ca Looking to add some variety to your yoga practice? Add resistance with the Attitube, a clear tube filled with water, which you can add or remove to customize your workout. By keeping an eye on the water level in the tube, you can also monitor your own stability during yoga and work to keep your weight evenly balanced. Though the company is based in Canada, the product can be shipped to the U.S.

Manduka PROlite Mat

$72, manduka.com There’s no shortage of yoga mats on the market, but we were impressed by the top-notch performance of Manduka’s PROlite mat, which has the added benefit of being lightweight and made of sustainable materials. It prevented slipping without being too sticky, and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee that justifies the higher price tag.

Zafu Meditation Cushion

$54.95, barefootyoga.com There comes a time in every yoga session to be still. Sitting elevated on a cushion can relax your hips and tilt your pelvis into alignment. These cushions from Barefoot Yoga, maker of popular eco yoga mats, are covered in eye-catching sari silk and can double as home décor. The zafus are filled with buckwheat hull and can be unzipped to adjust the height by adding or removing filling.

Top Gifts for Yoga Lovers

Show your appreciation for the dedicated yoginis on your list with these picks of the latest accessories.

Top Gifts for Yoga Lovers

Show your appreciation for the dedicated yoginis on your list with these picks of the latest accessories.