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Yoga Gift Guide

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated January 14, 2009

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Wondering what to get for the yogi in your life? Or looking to treat yourself? Here are some great suggestions, including books, clothing, equipment and more!

1. Wii Fit

Courtesy of Nintendo
Nintendo's fitness games (which include yoga) for the Wii system are generating a lot of buzz. Your gadget-loving yoga enthusiast will be all over this one.

2. Yogitoes Skidless

Courtesy of Yogitoes
Yogitoes Skidless towels are a hot new yoga accessory that is showing up on more and more mats lately. These towels make your mat extra cushy and grippy. They are especially popular with people who practice Ashtanga and hot yoga, as those are styles in which you get extra sweaty and can start to slip around. They come in lots of cool colors (love the brown and purple) and can lengthen the life of your mat quite a bit.

3. Mat Sleeve Messenger Bag

© Barry Stone
This all-purpose messenger bag has built-in straps for a yoga mat that easily tuck away when you don't need them, making it a shoe-in for your new favorite everyday bag. Big enough for a laptop, it looks particularly good gliding down big city avenues.

4. Agility Yoga Pants by Be Present

Courtesy of be present
I am always looking for products that are as stylish as they are functional, and these pants definitely fit the bill. The lightweight, breathable, slightly stretchy fabric is perfect for any yoga class, and you can wear them on the street without feeling like you stepped out in your underwear. The colors are gorgeous and the cut looks good on a variety of body types. A favorite of yogis everywhere.

5. Tool Bag by Crescent Moon

© Barry Stone
This yoga mat bag is perfect for the urban sophisticate. Much more stylish and unique than many on the market, it features hidden straps for your yoga mat. It comes in a few different colors, but my favorite is definitely this off-white and kelly green combo. People often mistake this for a designer handbag, but it's a fraction of the cost and exponentially more useful!

6. Light on Yoga

© Barry Stone
This is a classic yoga reference text by revered master B.K.S. Iyengar. A must for any yogi's bookshelf. The book depicts the definitive versions of many, many yoga poses.

7. Manduka Yoga Mat

Manduka mats are considered to be the ultimate in quality, featuring great durability, comfort, and a non-slip surface. These cool black mats are definitely gift-worthy.
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8. Yoga Journal's Yoga Step by Step Videos

Acclaimed yoga instructor Natasha Rizopoulos leads these step-by-step instructional videos presented by Yoga Journal. Suitable for all levels, this series offers instructions on starting and developing an effective yoga practice at home, including demonstrations of modified poses using yoga props for the less flexible.
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9. Banana Guard

Bananas make a great, natural snack, but by the time you dig one out of the bottom of your bag at the end of the day before heading over to yoga class, all you've got left is a blackened, mushy mess. Enter the Banana Guard! This little device can change your life, and will bring joy to all those you give it to.

10. Vosges Yoga + Chocolate Chakra Gift Box

Seven "Haute Chocolat" truffles correspond to each of the seven chakras. Whatever, did someone say chocolate?

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