How to Buy a Christmas Gift for a Yogi
If a yogi is on your Christmas list this year, you may feel stumped as to what to buy. Fortunately, there are many resources that can help you make your decision. Yogis are generally interested in getting organic and socially responsible gifts. They are also committed to principles of non-greed and non-violence. It's best to avoid gifts which are mass produced. Instead, look for earth friendly gifts which benefit the people who made them.
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Talk with your yogi friend or family member. Find out what she needs or already has. Find out whether she's a vegetarian. If she is a vegetarian, avoid any animal by-products or products tested on animals. Ask if she'd be willing to receive a gently used, recycled or homemade gift. Be open with her. Chances are, your yogi recipient would rather have the opportunity to reduce the waste created by Christmas than to get a big surprise.
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Look at organic clothing and yoga accessories. If your recipient needs a yoga mat, look for a natural rubber mat. If you're shopping for yoga blocks, consider purchasing blocks made from renewable bamboo. When shopping for jewelry, look for items which have been hand-made by artisans.
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Browse yoga videos and books for the yogi who is looking to expand her practice. Teachers to look for include Rodney Yee, Baron Baptiste and Seane Corn. Also think about purchasing yoga classes as a gift. Always check in advance if the location and schedule of the classes meet her needs. Also make sure the school offers the type of yoga she practices.
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Look at environmentally friendly items for the yogi's home and garden. Browse organic cotton items such as sheets and sleepwear. Shop for natural linen shower curtains and cork bath mats. For her patio and yard, consider getting a recycled hammock, a table made from recycled metal or a reel lawn mower.
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Shop for an organic gift basket if your recipient wants to receive a food gift this year. To be on the safe side, purchase only vegan gift baskets. To make your gift basket one of a kind, shop at a health food store such as Whole Foods for organic teas, chocolate, snacks, and preserves. Assemble them in an attractive recycled basket.
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Look for terms like "sustainable," "reclaimed," "cruelty-free," and "fair trade" while you're shopping. Whether you're buying in a shop or online, make sure that you shop at a reputable store which caters to the ecologically conscious.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the "Yoga Journal" for product reviews and gift ideas for yogis. The yoga directory on its Website can help you find classes in your recipient's area.
Adopting a whale or giving money to a food bank are wonderful ways to please a yogi at Christmas.
See if your recipient has any allergies before purchasing food gifts.
