Gift Guide for the Wellness Lover
December 5th, 2024Tis’ the season of ‘gifting’ and we know all too well how stressful that can be. To make Christmas shopping that little bit easier, we have created a list of our favourite gift ideas for the wellness lover in your life.
The Yoga/Pilates Goddess
All goddess’s need their very own goddess mat – and we have been lucky enough to sample some AMAZING brands over the years.
Our top 3 picks for durable and supportive Yoga Mats are:
- Inish Living High Grip Mat has a super grip, simple & stylish in design and thick enough to support your body in any yoga pose. Bonus points for supporting an Irish brand!
- HOLDEReight Non Slip Yoga Mat is another fabulous Irish brand with a range of colours and designs to choose from. The suede topped yoga mats are also a gorgeous alternative to the high grip and are just as strong, yet lovely and soft at the same time.
- Manduka Pro Series were the first yoga mats we bought ourselves – and is still in perfect condition. We went for the extra thick and supportive 6mm (we were doing a lot of outdoor and beach yoga at the time so this was ideal). Anyone that needs extra support for their knees, sit bones and spine – the 6mm mat is your gal!
There’s no point having a stunning new yoga mat without some fab and comfortable clothing sets to go with it. Our tried and tested favourites are:
- Lululemon Align Leggings – The OG yoga legging in our eyes. Super comfortable, feels like a second skin and come in lots of fab colours and lengths.
- The A.Ray Active range is sensational – founded by a Galway woman who is based in the Middle East, we are obsessed with the soft feel and neutral tones. The leggings are also super high-rise and flattering!
- Gym + Coffee Lotus Yoga Sets – I have the Black and Thunder Blue sets and adore them. There is definitely more support in these sets and are great for a more energising Vinyasa or Pilates practice. Love to support more Irish brands too:)
The Mindfulness Master
We all have know that person who seems to ooze calm and tranquility. These precious gems no doubt have a way of being more mindful, whether they meditate daily, practice breath-work and yoga or simply enjoy the simple pleasures in life with a grateful mind, the below could be the perfect gift for them.
- Essential Oil Diffuser to set the scene (and scent) of calm throughout their home. Bringing them back into a state of balance, focus and clarity.
- Essential Oil Starter Kit – 3 of the most popular oils to get your bestie started on their journey.
- Subscription to online Yoga, Meditation, Breath-Work & Pilates classes provided by yours truly. Choose between 1 – 12months and give your friend the gift of improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Journalling is one of the simplest forms of mindfulness, just bring pen to paper and let the thoughts flow. The Head Plan have a gorgeous selection of journals with additional prompts and guides to help create mental clarity amongst the chaos.
- Mindful Colouring Book – yes, this is for adults! A therapeutic activity to awaken your inner child and bring out the creativity within. A gorgeous meditative practice that feels fun and relaxing.
The Pamper Princess
For all your Self-Care Sirens, here is a list of pampering delights to suit.
- Ground Wellbeing has everything from hair and body oils to sleep soundly gift sets. A stunning Irish wellness brand with quality of ingredients at the core of all they produce.
- Cloon Keen fragrances are unique and divine. I chose the ‘Báinín’ fragrance for my wedding day and religiously light the Noble Fir scented candle this time each year filling my home with the magical smell of Christmas. A Galway business making headlines all over the world!
- When in doubt, a voucher for a skincare treatment will always do the trick. If you’re based in Galway, we highly recommend the amazing Valerie Osborne at Elysium Skincare Clinic. One of the best fails I’ve ever had is the ClearSilk Facial so if you’re feeling generous, this will get you ranked top bestie!
You can also shop our own Gift Vouchers for a range of studio class passes and memberships, workshops and upcoming wellness escapes.
We hope this post can take some pressure off your shopping list and make sure to sign up to our newsletter for more tips and upcoming deals directly into your inbox.
Hannah & Rachel x