Like everyone, a yoga instructor appreciates a thoughtful gift. Whether it’s Christmas, their birthday, or a show of appreciation, a gift is a nice touch.
The issue is, what should you buy your yoga instructor?
While you could get something generic, what you might not know is that there are many yoga-specific gifts they may appreciate.
Here are lists of great yoga instructor gift ideas!
1. Yoga Journal Magazine Subscription
Ordering a year’s subscription to a popular industry magazine, such as Yoga Journal, is a great way to give your yoga instructor a gift that lasts. Not only can they stay up to date on topical resources for their business, but they can also explore new and interesting deep dives on special interests in the field throughout the year. It also makes a helpful addition to the front desk area of a studio for students to read up on those same topics between sessions.
2. Sun and Moon Visualization Meditation Tapestry Kit
Yogis who delve into the spirituality inherent in practicing yoga can appreciate a tapestry kit meant to aid them in meditation and visualization. This large fabric tapestry merges mystical images of the sun and moon to evoke otherworldly senses. It comes with a citrine stone for focus and an affirmation magnet.
3. Yearly Yoga Journal and Planner
Journals are thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas for yoga instructors. This option combines traditional notes and reflections with active daily planning for a year’s worth of use. Because its design doesn’t include dates, it’s a great present to give at any time for your yoga instructor to make all their own. They can track progress, explore their inner thoughts, and plan for the future all in one convenient book.
4. Natural Wood Aromatherapy Diffuser
While so many diffusers are made of plastic exteriors and lend an artificial presence to space, this one uses natural oak wood and an ultrasonic vapor release for an appealing look and gentle mist. Yoga teachers can appreciate the auto-off function and a choice between two light settings depending on their session’s needs.
5. Yoga Wheel with Mandala Design
Giving gifts meant for the studio is wonderful for the yoga teacher who may just be getting started with their path as an instructor. A yoga wheel can be used to help their students increase flexibility while they’re still learning or help them teach students with physical needs that can prevent them from achieving certain positions without help.
6. Large Round Yoga Mat
Yoga instructors need to stand out from the class to lead students by example, so the traditional rectangular yoga mat can be a hinder their need to show positions from different sides. A large, circular style like this can allow them to really show off their poses from every angle while they teach without losing the protection and padding they need.
7. Meditation Timer
Timers in a yoga class can be helpful tools when transitioning between different phases of positions, but so many alarm tones are jarring and can break the focus a student or teacher needs to maintain inner calm and outer control. This meditation timer has three sound profiles that mimic a gong and can be programmed with 50 set intervals in each of the 3 program profiles it holds.
Gift Buying Guide
While gift-giving, in general, is an endearing gesture of appreciation, giving gifts to your instructor (in this case your yoga instructor) requires you to keep in mind a few things. Remembering these points while gifting will help you choose the perfect gift, without a doubt.
Etiquette
Although it is you who is giving the gift, you must keep in mind not to give gifts that are about you. Instead, it should be totally and completely about them. However, what you may consider here is the common link between the two of you– which is yoga. So, gifting anything related to it will be definitely appreciated. If you are not aware of their choices, likes, and dislikes, it is safer to go for yoga gifts or yoga-related gifts.
Weigh in Your Bonding
When it comes to gifting your yoga instructor, you also have to consider is, is the depth of the relationship that both of you share. If the bonding between you two is casual and informal, you can always go for gag gifts. If not, think otherwise. Make sure that you also take into account how they may react to such a gesture.
Budget
Although you may look up to your yoga teacher as a life savior- you do not need to buy gifts for them by breaking your own bank. Buy gifts within your means. After all, gifts should come from a large heart and not with a huge price tag. It is the gesture that matters.
Don’t Give to Receive
This is an important factor to consider when you are gifting, especially to a teacher. Your instructor already shares the gift of yoga with you every class. So, a gift to show your appreciation and gratefulness. Not to get something back in return.
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