The Ultimate Ethical and Sustainable Gift Guide for Yoga Students
Yoga is more than just a practice—it’s a lifestyle of mindfulness, balance, and harmony with the world around us. If you’re looking for the perfect present, this Christmas gift guide for yoga lovers has you covered with ethical, eco-friendly options. Choose a gift that aligns with their values of sustainability and ethical living. From personalised yoga accessories to experiences, here are 10 thoughtful gift ideas for 2024 that any yoga enthusiast will love.
1. Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat
Upgrade their practice with a yoga mat made from sustainable materials like natural rubber or cork. These mats are not only eco-friendly but also designed for optimal grip and durability.
👉 Why choose eco-friendly mats? Natural materials like cork and rubber are biodegradable, ensuring a smaller environmental footprint compared to synthetic alternatives.
2. Organic Yoga Clothing
Body-inclusive, stylish, and sustainable—what more could a yogi ask for? Look for brands using organic cotton, bamboo, or recycled fibers. Brands like Girlfriend Collective and Pact lead the way in eco-conscious fashion.
- Weekend Set (£94)
- High Rise Long Leggings (£70)
💡 Check out the Good on You Guide for detailed sustainability ratings of yoga apparel brands.
3. Mysa Yoga Deck
The Mysa London Yoga Deck is perfect for home practice or travel. Designed by a London Yoga Teacher (Puravi Joshi), This beautifully designed card set caters to yogis of all levels, offering inspiration for building personalised sequences or enhancing routines.
- Mysa London Yoga Deck (£22)
❤️ With every purchase £1 goes to their chosen charity Papyrus UK, PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
4. Yoga at the Natural History Museum
Gift a yoga session at the Natural History Museum beneath Hintze Hall’s magnificent blue whale skeleton for a truly unique yoga experience amongst the treasures of the natural world.
✨ A perfect gift for those yogis who already have everything!
5. Reusable Personalised Water Bottle
Hydration is essential for every yoga practice. Not Another Bill offers the super popular Ocean Bottle sustainable steel water bottles which you can personalise for a bespoke, thoughtful gift.
💦 Not only a unique and thoughtful gift, reusable water bottles encourage sustainability.
6. Meditation Cushions
Help elevate their meditation practice with a comfortable meditation cushions.
Suggested Gifts
- Organic Cotton Zafu (£40)
- Home Meditation Space Set (£138)
♻️ Talk about sustainable, the products here are made from 100% organically grown cotton and filled with organic buckwheat hulls!
7. Yoga Mat Bag
For yogis on the go, a functional and sustainable yoga mat bag – from Complete Unity Yoga, a sustainability-led family-run company – is a game-changer.
- Natural Hemp Bag (£60)
👜 Sustainable and bougie, the perfect gift for a trendy, mindful yogi.
8. Sustainable Blocks and Props
From cork blocks to hemp eye masks, yoga props make thoughtful gifts. If you are stuck Yogamatters offers everything you need to build your own unique props bundles.
- Organic Cotton Yoga Belts (£8)
- Hemp Round Bolster (£48)
- Organice Cotton Blanket (£28)
🧺 Getting all three props above would make the perfect bundle for a thoughtful yogi!
9. Sustainable Yoga Journal
A yoga journal encourages mindfulness and reflection and this stylish cork version from Yoloha is perfect, available in blank or dot pages.
- Refillable Cork Journal (£20)
🔁 The refillable cover is a nice touch, so you can keep writing in this book forever.
10. Gift Voucher for their favourite Local studio
Support small, local yoga studios by gifting a class pass or membership. Many independent studios offer gift vouchers that provide flexibility and help sustain their community-focused businesses. Contact the studio directly if you can’t find the option to buy a voucher online.
- Find the perfect yoga studio now with our powerful, free studio finder
🎁 The best gift might just be more yoga – and this is ideal as a last-minute option.
Why we’ve gone ethical and sustainable in our gift guide for yoga
By choosing items from our gift guide for yoga, you’re not only supporting the yogi in your life but also promoting sustainability, ethical production, and mindful consumption. These gifts are practical, meaningful, and aligned with the values of yoga.