Our Lab pros named this the best overall yoga mat after testing more than 25 of them. It's got great grip while also being cushiony and supportive. The print on it helps users align their body. If your favorite yoga enthusiast would be shy about spending this much on a mat, this is your chance to treat them.
Make sure they take their hydration to yoga class with this quilted water-bottle holder they can wear over their shoulder. A zip front holds their phone, too. It comes in more than 10 colors from glossy black to olive green to this gold.
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There just are no better leggings for yoga than Lululemon. Our Textiles Lab experts named the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights the best workout leggings for their snug fit (you're never yanking these up), and for how they wick away moisture. They're available in sizes 0 to 20 and in 10 colors.
People are encouraged to do yoga barefoot, but not everyone wants to or can. In our experts' tests, these scored top points for comfort and fit from users, with one saying they could hardly feel the grips through the fabric.
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Our Good Housekeeping Institute's favorite fitness tracker is a thoughtful gift for anyone who exercises and appreciates being able to accurately keep track of their steps, heart rate and sleep. The large face on the Versa 3 makes it easy to see at a glance. It can be set to receive texts, calls and emails, or it's easy to turn all that off. It works with the Fitbit app.
A brand you know you can trust, Gaiam makes some of the most popular yoga products on the market. Ideal for beginners, it will give them the support they need even during the most difficult poses.
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You might think $50 is a lot for a tank top, but if he's serious about yoga (or any workout, really), he's going to get so much use out of it. That's because it's made from breathable fabric that won't cling to him when he sweats, and can also take him to happy hour afterward.
If your yogi also runs errands on the way to and from class, or likes to take along their own yoga cushion and blocks, this tote is genius. It's got straps that hold a yoga mat, as well as a roomy tote interior with a zippered pocket and several open pockets. The yoga mat is not included, just shown so you can see how the tote works.
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It's not cheating: A way to get the most out of many yoga poses is to use a strap to help, for instance, hold your leg up steadily. This one with more than 9,000 five-star Amazon reviews comes in a bunch of colors, and has a sturdy buckle that helps users size the strap to their needs.
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Many people sit on a bolster like this for meditation. It's great for yoga too, especially for a Hatha yoga class that might have participants sitting and working on their breathing. It's sturdy, filled with buckwheat a for just a little give, and it helps users comfortably sit upright with a straight, supported spine.
This pretty ornament, with a tree of life at the top and stones representing the body's seven chakras (centers of energy) hanging down, can be hung in a window or from a car's review mirror or at a desk — anywhere a yoga lover might like a reminder that balancing their chakras promotes healing and wellness. It's about 11.5 inches long and features clear quartz, amethyst, lapis lazuli, green aventurine, tiger eye, yellow jasper and red agate.
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If you're looking for a gift for someone who is on a wellness mission, this beautiful and useful planner can help them chart their progress over six months. Stickers and prompts will keep them motivated, and there's room for reflecting on what they're eating as well.
They'll get in and out of yoga class faster if they wear a pair of sandals they can quickly kick off and slide on. We call cloud sandals "a yoga mat for your feet" because they're so cushioning and shock-absorbing. They'll feel super welcome after a yoga practice. We've named this brand the "best overall" of the TikTok-popular trend.
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Yoga dice are fun to use when practicing yoga with kids — have a child roll, then try whichever poses come up. Adults use the dice to spark home practice too. If you're a little lost with where to start without a teacher around, just roll the dice and give the poses a try.
For just a little added resistance, this set of two one-pound weights can be worn on the wrists or ankles for yoga, Pilates, barre and more. They adjust to different sizes with strong hook-and-loop closures.
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When there's yoga in the park or on a rooftop, and no cubbies where participants can stash stuff, this headband with a pocket is genius. It's a way to secure keys, cash, a card and AirPods, and since the pocket zips shut, nothing is going to come tumbling out during poses. It comes in black, too.
Hot yoga is a little sweaty, and can be a little too slip-and-slide without an additional towel. But yogis can't just lay any old towel on their mat, one with some grip is best. Lululemon makes this one perfectly sized for a yoga mat, with corner pockets and an elastic strap to anchor the towel and hold it in place.
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During yoga, you can fold a falsa blanket and sit on it to boost a lotus pose (that's the criss-cross-applesauce position), or cover up with it to stay warm during the Savasana rest pose (that's the mini nap at the end). Many classes provide blankets to borrow, but it's so nice to have your own, and these are handmade.
Most yoga mats are so plain. Gaiam makes reversible mats that stand out, and there are more than 30 colors and patterns to choose from. The price of these sticky mats can vary by a few dollars depending on what you choose, but they all make great gifts.

Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.
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