Restorative Gift Guide
We’re firm believers that you don’t need gifts to express appreciation, but we couldn’t help ourselves: These items will help your loved ones stay stress-free over the holidays.
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1. JADE YOGA
XW Fusion Mat, $180, jadeyoga.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
We’ve decided this is the comfiest yoga mat ever. It’s extra thick and wide, affording you and your loved ones the opportunity to spread out and take up all the space necessary.
2. EMINENCE
Stone Crop Hydrating Mist, $38, buynaturalskincare.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
Radiating that post-yoga glow all day is easier with this spritz, which utilizes stone crop juice, lavender, and bearberry to tone and nourish skin for a clearer, calmer complexion.
3. WALDEN
The Walden Cushion Set, $195, walden.us
WHY WE LOVE IT
Treat yo’ self and others to luxurious dual meditation cushions with a heavyweight, organic, hypoallergenic buckwheat-hull fill to adapt to any body shape—your heinie will thank you later.
4. CHILL ANGEL
Siesta Long Pant, $119, chillangel.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
These merino wool pajama-yoga pant hybrids are designed to dissipate heat, moderate body temperature, and reduce sweat for a seamless transition from an unwinding practice to bed.
11. MAIYA
Maiyura (Peacock) Yoga Mat, $148, livemaiya.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
Thick, cushy, 100% latex-free, and oh-so-pretty, Maiya yoga mats bring an authentic vibe to the studio, thanks to founder Nihaar Sinha’s South Asian roots. These sustainable and sturdy mats come in three beautiful designs and are built to last.
5.HUGGER MUGGER
Restorative Yoga Kit, $375, huggermugger.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
This complete restorative yoga package has everything you need to accomplish a restful home practice, including Judith Hanson Lasater’s book, Restore and Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation. Honestly, you might never again go back to an unpropped Savasana.
6. NOW FOODS
Holiday Cheer Gift Case, $45, nowfoods.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
Find zen anywhere with this mini essential-oil diffuser. It’s perfect for on-the-go practitioners: Plug it in at work or while traveling to find bliss in unexpected places.
7. SHIKAI
CBD Mentholated Cream, $30, shikai.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
Long work days and sweaty vinyasa flow classes can leave muscles feeling completely exhausted. This mentholated cream soothes soreness with 375 mg of purified CBD, helping to melt away stress and pain.
8. SUNLIGHT INSIDE
Bottled Sunshine, $199, sunlightinside.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
This lamp mimics natural light for the benefits of daylight—even on the gloomiest of winter eves. Choose from multiple settings to create wakefulness or to wind down for a restful night of sleep.
9. DRUNK ELEPHANT
Lala Retro Whipped Cream, $60, drunkelephant.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
This vegan rescue cream for stressed-out skin is infused with six rare African oils that provide a replenishing barrier to defend against the effects of everyday stressors such as pollution and blue light.
10. ECOVESSEL
The Aspen, $27, ecovessel.com
WHY WE LOVE IT
This insulated 16-ounce stainless steel water bottle keeps liquids cold for 80 hours (mic drop) making it the perfect companion for aprés anything.
