15 best yoga gifts for the yogi in your life, no matter their skill level or practice

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• The best way to shop for a yogi is to consider where they are in their practice and what they enjoy using.
• For the new yogi, consider basics like comfortable athletic wear or yoga props like blocks or mats.
• Below are 15 thoughtful yoga gifts for yogis of all skill levels, including Glo memberships and lululemon gift cards.

Practicing yoga, and any of its many forms and disciplines, is one of the best ways to manage stress, improve flexibility, and calm your mind. A practice that dates back centuries, yoga originated in ancient India with roots that tie it to Hindusim, Buddhism, Jainism, and a host of other religions.

Yoga today encompasses a variety of formats. This includes Bikram Yoga, which is colloquially referred to as "hot yoga," as well as others like Ashtanga or Vinyasa (which is considered the most popular form in the western world). 

If someone on your holiday list is an avid yogi, coming up with gift ideas beyond a yoga mat or a pair of leggings might be challenging; let's face it, they already have these in abundance. Sticking to the basics is a solid option when you're buying gifts for someone just beginning a yoga-friendly lifestyle but shopping for seasoned practitioners requires creativity.

But don't fret, we've got you covered. To some, yoga is a spiritual, mindful practice and to others, it's their dedicated form of exercise. Whatever their connection, there's a gift for every yogi on your list.

Here are 15 of the best yoga gifts for yogis of any skill level or discipline:

Glo Membership, available via Glo, from $18

The Glo app offers yogis of all levels unlimited access to more than 4,000 classes taught by world-class instructors, on-demand whenever, wherever they're itching to get on the mat. Classes are recommended based on how long you have to practice (from 10 minutes on up to a full 60-minute session), your interests (yoga, Pilates, or mediation), and user favorites. You can even browse the app's library and choose classes however you see fit.

SpunkySoul New Beginnings Bracelet Stack, available via Amazon, $19

SpunkySoul wants to help yogis channel their positive energy on and off the mat with its Lotus New Beginnings bracelet collection, and after all 2020 has put us through, who couldn't use the good vibes? A lotus charm hangs from each stack of bracelets, representing "good fortune, positive energy, purity, eternity, creation, enlightenment, and new beginnings."

All stacks also include a bracelet made from lava beads, which can be used as a diffuser: Just add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to one of the lava beads and let the blend create an aromatic accessory that's good for the soul.

Saje Yoga Grounding Diffuser Blend, available via Saje, $22

If your yogi is just as obsessed with essential oils as they are with yoga, they'll love Saje's grounding diffuser blend. The aromatic combination of earthy patchouli, bright orange, peaceful neroli, spicy ho wood, and crisp champaca is said to promote feelings of gratitude and Zen. It's the perfect formula to have circulating whether you're on or off the mat.

Ewedoos Yoga Mat Bag, available via Amazon, from $20

Whether their studio classes are back in session, or their home yoga space could use some organization, this roomy bag from Ewedoos is a storage staple. Unlike other yoga bags that are only roomy enough to fit your mat and maybe a towel, the main compartment of the Ewedoos bag is spacious enough to hold a mat and accessories like straps or a yoga block.

Plus, a water bottle and towel can go in the large side pocket, while a small interior zip compartment holds the essentials you'd usually keep in a purse, like your car keys, phone, or wallet.

Yogi Bare Teddy mat, available via Amazon, $70

The Teddy from Yogi Bare is a machine-washable yoga mat that helps take some of the tediousness out of keeping a mat clean — just throw it in the washer and that's it, it's clean. The mat is also great for anyone who likes to do hot yoga as it features a sweat-adaptive surface that won't get slippery when wet. Gifting a mat may not always seem like the best choice for a yogi but this one is the exception. 

Lululemon Gift Card, available via lululemon

Nothing motivates me to exercise quite like a new pair of leggings, so if you're struggling to find the perfect gift for a yogi, I highly recommend treating them to a shopping spree at lululemon. The store is swarming with technical athletic wear geared toward yogis because the brand acknowledges the ways clothes can make or break your flow. The brand also designs clothes for different genders, so there's something for everyone.

Ajna Yoga Bolster, available via Amazon, $70

Though yoga bolsters are underrated accessories compared to blocks and straps, they're essential to restorative practices. Bolsters support and alleviate pressure on joints, provide lumbar relief, deepen stretches, and help the body achieve total relaxation in times of discomfort. They're also quite versatile and can be used in a range of practices or meditations, and even work off the mat when the body needs extra support.

Ajna's yoga prop is an especially great pick because it's eco-friendly, made with 100% vegan materials, free of harmful chemicals or toxic solvents, and super comfortable. The bolster also comes in a range of colors, so you can give your yogi their favorite.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda, available via Amazon, $16

There's so much more to yoga than poses named after animals and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic. Yoga is rooted in Ayurvedic beliefs, spiritual connections, and Indian philosophy. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer readers a deep dive into some of these teachings, specifically those of Raja Yoga, which is the practice of concentration and meditation.

The text is a compilation of valuable lessons from the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and physical postures, and also provides insight on how to cope through everyday situations both on and off the mat.

AmazonBasics Foam Roller, available via Amazon, $11

Foam rollers aren't typically grouped with yoga props but they can be extremely beneficial to a yogi's practice. Because yoga requires a lot of movement and fluidity from one pose to the next, your muscles need to be pliable; when they're restricted, so is your movement.

Foam rollers help work out the kinks in your muscles, so they stay healthy and limber. They can be used pre-flow to warm the muscles, and post-flow as a recovery tool.

Delsanto Wall-Mounted Sports Rack, available via Wayfair, $25

How and where one decides to practice looks different for almost every yogi. For anyone hopping on the mat at home, this storage display is a gift that helps make their space look and feel a little more special (and organized).

Sunflower Home Foam Yoga Cushion, available via Amazon, $15

As amazing as yoga is for the mind and body, it can also be extremely hard on the knees, wrists, and hands. Sunflower Home's miniature cushions help ease the strain by putting pressure off of these sensitive areas.

They're made with eco-friendly PU foam, so they won't absorb much moisture (re: sweat) and are made extra thick for optimal support. The cushions are also multi-purpose and can be used off the mat anytime your joints require some relief.

Calm Club Yoga Card Deck, available via Urban Outfitters, $18

Pick a card, any card, then flow it out. This fun card deck from Calm Club is a compilation of 52 yoga poses — one for every week in the year. The idea is that yogis choose a card at random on a Monday and dedicate the week to incorporating the illustrated pose into their practice. By Sunday, they'll hopefully have mastered it (or, at the very least, are on their way to mastering it).

Herban Essentials Yoga Towelettes,  available via Anthropologie, $16

I don't wash my yoga mat near as much as I should, though I know I'm not the only one guilty of doing this. Do your yogi friend a favor and gift them these hygienic towelettes from Herban Essentials — they need them, I promise. Each single-use towelette is made from therapeutic-grade essential oils from organic fruits, herbs, and vegetables supplied by American farmers.

They're also naturally antibacterial, antiseptic, aromatherapeutic, and leave a calming scent of lavender lingering on your mat so you're inhaling soothing fumes, not days-old sweat,

Tavi Noir Yoga Socks, availabe via Tavi Noir, $16

Rather than a festive pair of socks, gift your yogi some cushy footwear with a little more grip this holiday season. Tavi Noir's grip socks are made of cozy cotton, are non-slip, and feature a compression arch band. Designed for yoga and Pilates, these socks do well to keep feet planted and firm on the mat. The best part is the brand is technically unisex in sizing and offers a variety of larger styles for anyone with larger feet.

Yoga Poses Poster, available via Amazon, $25

Spontaneity is the best way to spice up a routine, so if their practice is feeling a little stale, this yoga poses poster can help them shake things up on the mat. This poster serves as a fun way to progress in their training while also allowing them to track their progress. 

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