Whether you're looking for a gift for a yogi or you're a yogi looking for a gift for a loved one, here are some ideas for the Holiday season:
The gift of yoga - perfect for your friend who already loves yoga or for trying to introduce yoga to someone who hasn't tried it yet. Most places offer certificates in various amounts. For Joyful Heart Yoga Certificates, click here, and scroll down to the bottom of the page: Gift Certificates.
A beautiful yoga bag to carry your mat in style - Kim Michie has unique designs that fit a larger mat and include a pocket for cell phone, keys, and even your shoes! http://www.kimmichie.com/
A yoga kit - a mat, a candle, and some nag champa incense will get someone off to a good start in their home practice. If you want to splurge, you can add a meditation cushion. All are available from Whole Foods.
The gift of massage - most people would love a massage but for some reason, many don't want to pay for it themselves. In Vienna/McLean area I recommend Northern Virginia Massage Center (try Kristen Waters!). http://www.novamassage.com/default.aspx and in Alexandria, I recommend Alexandria Myotherapy (try Sheri Bergen!) http://alexmyo.com/
A yoga getaway for you and your friend - there's still space to join us on our warm-weather yoga retreat to Costa Rica. Click here for details: Yoga in Costa Rica.
Gifts from the Heart:
- Write a letter, poem, or song to tell someone how much they mean to you.
- Write each quality that you love about someone on a card, put the cards in a decorative box, and wrap it.
- Make a scrap book that captures your relationship or a special period of time with your loved one. Include photos, written memories, inside jokes, etc.
- Give coupons offering your beloved quiet time alone, help with chores, a walk in the woods, movie night, a homemade candlelight dinner, etc.
Namaste and Happy Holidays!
Sandy Pradas