Gifts for Yoga Lovers: Give the Gift of Health and Wellness 

While not necessary, yoga blocks are nice to add to any yogi’s toolbox. Depending on the person and the pose, yoga blocks can make a pose more challenging, more comfortable to stay in longer, or more accessible. For under $20, it’s a versatile yoga gift for both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Bombas socks make an excellent gift with soft cushioning and supportive compression in every pair. These Bombas socks come equipped with silicone grippers on the bottom, making them ideal yoga socks for anyone who wants to practice with a little cushion underfoot. 

Yoga enthusiasts may have a love-hate relationship with the foam roller, but it’s part of muscle recovery and self-care. This high-density foam roller is sure to ease sore muscles from extended and challenging asanas (yoga poses). Choose from four different foam roller lengths, all priced under $20. 

Buff headbands are excellent for wicking sweat away from the hairline and keeping the face dry, which is helpful for hot yoga. It’s also an excellent gift for anyone who does outdoor yoga because this headband has UPF-50 protection against UV rays. 

This heavy-duty stainless steel shaker cup can handle cold or hot drinks and perfectly blends any protein powder, creatine, or other wellness supplement. It’s sweat proof, which makes it ideal for leaving near your mat and sipping between poses during yoga class. 

These bands are the perfect gift for yoga lovers who have a versatile training approach. These resistance bands are good for stretching, mobility, and strength training. Plus, you can score a set for under $30 on Amazon. 

This Manduka yoga mat may be the last yoga mat your gift recipient ever needs. It has a 10-year lifetime guarantee and is constructed from a thick, durable, and ultra-dense PVC material. Plus, it comes in more than a dozen fun colors. 

This is our top pick for extra stability during yoga sessions. If you know someone who has been slipping around on their mat, give them this yoga mat for the most locked to the ground feel they’ve ever experienced. 

A yoga bolster is a great gift for the slower-paced yogis or anyone who takes a few additional minutes in the savasana pose. Who doesn’t want to feel extra chill? A yoga bolster can double as a meditation cushion, too. 

The Manduka yoga towel makes an excellent gift for the hot yoga enthusiast or your yoga friend who perspires a lot. This towel goes right over your yoga mat, absorbs every drip of sweat, and is machine washable. Trust us, they’ll appreciate this towel. 

The Wunder Leggings from lululemon are the best of both worlds: They offer medium compression and buttery soft fabric. They are breathable, don’t roll down at the waistband, and come in a ton of colors. Our testers say these leggings are super durable and worth every penny. 

These shorts are our top pick for general fitness because they are sweat-wicking with a four-way stretch, which also makes them ideal for yoga. You can opt to purchase these shorts with a built-in liner or go without. You’ll also have a handful of colors to choose from.  

The Crocs Mellow Recovery Clogs are a budget-friendly option for a cloud-like, slip-on, post-yoga shoe. Your yogi friends will enjoy these super-cushioned clogs, which are designed to ease sore and aching feet. 

This was our No. 1 choice for acupressure mats for both performance and value. Our testers enjoyed the increase in blood flow, reduction in muscle pain, and general feelings of mindfulness during acupressure sessions. Yoga enthusiasts will 100% enjoy this gift. 

Tiger Balm is a classic choice when looking for muscle relief from yoga or any other form of exercise. The blend of cassia oil (cinnamon) and menthol creates harmony of warming and cooling sensations for the ultimate self-care item for muscle pain relief. 

Epsom salt is a perfect gift for yoga teachers, yoga enthusiasts, or mobility aficionados. This one is infused with rosemary and mint to enhance muscle recovery with the added benefit of aromatherapy. Lay back, grab an eye pillow, and enjoy how the muscles feel after soaking in epsom salt.  

This portable red light therapy device is ideal for yoga lovers dealing with chronic pain or nagging injuries. The medical grade red light therapy can potentially boost cell production and repair tissues. 

The Theragun Prime is the pinnacle of massage guns because of its power. It can provide 16mm of impact to muscles for the ultimate muscle recovery experience. Yogis with sore muscles will be back on their mat in no time.

For a yoga lover who may not be a morning person, gift them with Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee. The brand blends both coffee beans and mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga into its formula. There are ground and instant coffee options, different levels of caffeine, and flavor options to satisfy all taste palates. 

If your yogi friend appreciates the finer things in life, it’s time to introduce them to Transparent Labs whey protein. Its formula is third-party tested and is packed with 28 grams of grass-fed whey protein per serving. Plus, you’ll have over a dozen delicious flavors to choose from. 

Creatine can help yoga enthusiasts build muscle and power, and promote faster recovery. Creatine may even help support cognition and bone health. Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate is an excellent option because it’s affordable and comes in a variety of flavors (including unflavored). 

For plant-based eaters, gift them with a delicious protein powder to help fuel muscle growth and recovery. We named this KOS protein the best-tasting plant-based protein, so we know your yogi will be totally satisfied. And you can trust us because we’ve tested dozens of protein powders! 

These Legion protein bars are packed with 20 grams of protein and free from artificial sweeteners, flavors, and food dyes. These high-protein bars are also light on sweeteners with only 3 grams of added sugar. Enjoy them in four different flavors including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (yum!). 

The yogis in your life will be delighted you introduced them to Onnit Protein Bites. These are low in sugar, high in fiber, gluten-free, and packed with 9 grams of protein. Plus, all five flavors taste amazing and feature a chocolate-dipped chewy coating.