Five Star Gift Ideas

If your friend is an avid yogi who loves going on retreats, then there are plenty of gift ideas that you can explore for her/his birthday. Here are some ideas to get you started.

1. Yoga props: Your friend might appreciate a new yoga mat, blocks, strap, or a cushion to enhance their yoga experience. These props can help improve alignment, make certain poses more accessible, and add comfort during meditation.

2. Yoga-related accessories: There are plenty of yoga-related accessories that your friend might appreciate. For example, they might like a yoga bag to transport their gear, a yoga towel to absorb sweat and provide extra grip, or yoga socks that increase traction.

3. Yoga books: If your friend loves yoga, chances are she/he’d be interested in learning more about it. Consider getting them a book that teaches about the history, philosophy, or technique of yoga. A few good books to consider include Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar, The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar, and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

4. A subscription to a yoga magazine: Your friend would appreciate getting a monthly or quarterly subscription to a yoga magazine. They are packed full of helpful tips, technique advice and other yoga-related news.

5. A yoga retreat: Perhaps the best gift you could give a yoga enthusiast is a yoga retreat. You can choose from a variety of locations, styles, and instructors to find the perfect retreat for your friend. Some popular destinations include Bali, Costa Rica, and India.

6. A gift certificate to a yoga studio: Yoga studios that offer retreats, workshops, and classes usually sell gift certificates. Buy one for your friend to use on their next yoga adventure.

7. Essential oils: Your friend might appreciate being able to take the scent of her/his favourite yoga studio home. Consider getting them a diffuser and a set of essential oils like lavender, peppermint or eucalyptus.

8. A yoga subscription service: There are numerous online platforms that offer instructional yoga videos, with many that also provide lessons on meditation and other related fitness disciplines. Subscribe your friend to one to help her/him create a personal yoga routine.

These are just a few gift ideas that you can consider for your friend's birthday. Whatever you choose, make sure that the gift speaks to her/his love for yoga and helps deepen her/his practice.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”