Ahh, here we are December. This 2009 has been a wild and crazy ride so far, and now it’s almost 2010 already! But before we get all teary-eyed about days past and future, let’s talk about the present(s)! The holidays can have us bending over backwards trying to find the perfect gifts, but hopefully our little guide will help lead you to delight all your favorite yogadorks.
Some might say shopping is a competitive sport. Use our guide to keep it civil! Scroll down for three levels of yogadorky goods, plus a yoga “dork” deals guide presented by yogadeals.blogspot.com! Feel free to share your ideas, especially DIY, with everyone in the comments.
But First, a Poll!
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Need more? See last year’s Gift Guide 2008 for more ideas.
Level 1: Essentially YogaDork
The Good Card gift card redeemed as a donation to any of more than 1.8 million charities. | $10-250 [buy]
♥ Lotuspad Eco Yoga Mats, PVC-free, Adults and Kids sizes | $24-40 [buy]
♥ Jo-Sha Mat Cleansing Wipes, Biodegradable & Recyclable, 20 individual wipes | $13.49 [buy]
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar | $12.89 [buy]
#YogaDork t-shirt! every yogi needs one. other goods available at the YD shop | $26.95 [buy]
Level 2: Devoted ‘Dorks
apparel
Hard Tail Sailor Stripe pants | $58 [buy]
♥ Mens Mantra Shorts by prAna, organic cotton | $33 [buy]
accessories
♥ Libretea Glass Infuser, 10 oz | $25 [buy]
Lotus Silver Ring, blissiful on etsy.com | $79 [buy]
books + media
The Woman’s Yoga Book by Bobby Clennell | $16.47 [buy]
Enlighten Up! A Skeptic’s Journey into the World of Yoga DVD | $18.99 [buy]
dork decor
Downward Dog-Adho Mukha Svanasana Watercolor, 11×14 matted print, corinnaluyken on etsy.com | $35 [buy]
Lotus Blossom Wall Decal | $35 [buy]
body
Sacred Suds Essential Oils Yoga Gift Set | $15 [buy]
China Gel, A therapeutic gel that helps reduce pain with menthol, camphora, lavendar oil, aloe vera, and ginseng extract. | $13.95-22.95 [buy]
Level 3: Indubitable ‘Dorks
apparel
♥ Shining Shakti “Boundless” Tie Dye yoga pants, SML, other colors avilable | $69 [Buy]
♥ Split Tank by we’ar | $48 [buy] (use ‘yogadork’ code for 10% discount!)
gear+accessories
“Sweetheart” Mat Bag in papyrus green by oGorgeous | $85 on sale [buy]
Manduka Pro Yoga Mat lulu purple | $90 [buy]
Owl Wrist Wallet, or custom made, pinsandthimbles on etsy.com | $30 [buy]
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board | $94.99 [buy]
body
Ayurveda Vata Nurturing Sampler Pack from Mother of Health | $74.49 [buy]
Give Health, Get Health Acupuncture Gift Certificate from Gotham Wellness. Purchase Gift Certificate of 30, 60, 90 mins and receive one of equal value for yourself. [info here – mention yogadork] (offer through December, gift certificates valid 4 months from date of purchase)
Yogi who’s got it all
King Pigeon Wooden Wine Bottle Holder | $49 [buy]
Lotus Vodka, for gourmet Yogini Martinis™ | $24.99 [Buy] or check lotusvodka.com for stores
crafty DIY and stocking stuffers
- custom playlists – create your own mix
- yoga mat bags from old sweatshirts or jeans – get out your needle and thread!
- inspiration journal – add your own quotes or drawings
- coupon book – a take on the old classic, include yoga time outs – for families , and couples version if you catch our drift.
yoga “dork” deals guide presented by yogadeals.blogspot.com
asana apparel
–bent on learning tank beater design by kenny scharf ($25) – perfect for the hot yoga or for layering. each tank provides 3 yoga classes for children in nyc schools.
–limb warmers ($8-$18 ) – keep the heat when during your yoga warmup (or when traveling to & from class) with sockdreams.com
–itty bitty yoga clothes ($8-$42) – india-inspired organic baby gear.
budget bling
–lightweight earrings ($24-$40) – crafted by an ashleigh woods, an indie designer, who uses beads she finds on her travels.
meditative marvels
–shakti mat ($59) – take focus to the next level with a meditation mat with mini massagers (or torture points) built in to trigger pressure points.
–you are here ($13.57) – thicht nhat khan guide to discovering the present moment
local lovers
–yoga passbook ($75) – more than 300 free classes for 2010 at local studios in some major cities
–yoga for a year – check out local studios, they usually have an annual option for unlimited yoga, usually at a -discounted rate! – check out kula project in nyc ($1680/yr) http://www.kulayoga.com
DIY kits
–kombucha brooklyn the yogi’s equivalent to a home beer brew system, but cooler because it’s from brooklyn, home of the hipsters ($25)
–sugaring kit-not only because of a personal love of shobha, but because it works (& who wants to be hairy on the mat?)… home hair removal has never been so sweet ($30)
stocking stuffers
therapeutic eye pillow – lavender & chamomile in the comfort of a pillow to melt away stress ($7)
organic cleansing mat spray – a subtle way of letting your buddies know it’s time for some mat maintenance ($5)
shambhala sun – subscribe to be a beautiful buddha ($19)
i want all of it.. 🙂 great ideas. im sending your link to my husband now..
rocking list! wore those very Shining Shaktis today! wow.. good job YD. what’s your #1 wish?
Great list, just shared it!
Love the list – will definitely point my husband to the lotus ring. Been looking forward to this so thanks for doing such a thorough job – something for everyone, on any budget.
about those Shining Shakti pants — I’m 5’7″ and the LONG were still too short on me….gave them away….great list otherwise
happy to be in such good company on your list! thank you and happy holidays 🙂
Ohh, what an amazing list of gifts! I need to get my bf to get me that ogorgeous yoga bag, soo cute
Ahhhh!!! I love those crazy pants that puff out at your knee! You featured their shirt but not the pants. I want the pants OMG. And…I love that yummy oGorgeous yoga bag. It looks golden green and really roomy. Thank you! Gonna tell the boyfriend.
Yeah, those crazy pants are adorable! I just checked them out at the we’ar site… $96! But oh so cute.
we’ar honored to be amongst such beautiful company! I think that Libretea Glass Infuser is going on my wishlist…
Blatant-yoga-plug-alert!: Just a wee reminder that we offer a discount to all our #yogadork friends simply by using the code “yogadork” in the checkout of our online store.
Much love!
The we’ar crew.
Thank you so much for including our Yoga gift set of soaps! Wow, I am honored to be included in this fantastic group of artisans and authors. What a beautiful collection!