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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot November 21, 2014

Gift Guide: Yogi

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and you know what that means – it’s time to buy presents! I will be posting a weekly gift guide for different topics, interests, and types of people. I know that there are gift guides galore out there, so I’m trying to provide a more specific approach and avoid adding just another gift guide. Today I’m providing gifts for (you guessed it) yogis, or those who practice yoga!

Best yoga gifts - Kate the (Almost) Great

Yoga Clothes for Women

Yoga gifts for women - Kate the (Almost) Great

Tanks: Yoga Clothing For You Ladies AUM T-back Tank ($25), Yoga Clothing For You Ladies Flowy V-Neck Tank Top ($13), Lululemon Cool Racerback ($42), Balance Collection Heather Layering Tank ($20), Athleta Chi Tank Extra Long (available in plus sizes) ($32)

Short-sleeve shirts: Pure Karma short-sleeve top ($38), Lululemon Yogini 5 Year Short Sleeve Tee ($58), Under Armour Women’s Short Sleeve V-Neck ($20), Lucy short Sleeve Workout Tee ($39), Athleta Breathe Tee ($52)

Long-sleeve shirts: Lululemon Layered Long Sleeve Tee ($78), Athleta Chi Top (available in plus sizes) ($54), Lole Women’s Helene Tunic ($15), Balance Collection Open Back Long Sleeve Tee ($20), Ladies Casual Long Sleeve Jersey with Sleeveless Tank Top Yoga Set ($15),
Athleta Power-Down Primaloft Pullover Top ($79),

Yoga shorts: Lululemon Boogie Short ($42), 2 Pack Nylon Spandex Tribal Pattern Fold Over Yoga Shorts ($15), Athleta Shimmy Short ($27), Lucy Lean and Mean Short ($45),
Champion Women’s Absolute Workout Short ($16)

Capri pants: Lululemon Astro Wunder Crop II ($78), Athleta Stride Capri ($79), Balance Collection Capri ($25), Balance Collection Plus Size Capri ($27), iLoveSIA Women’s Capri Yoga Pant ($10)

Jackets: Lululemon Rolling With My Omies Hoodie ($80), Athleta Verbier Jacket – available in plus sizes ($118), Prana Randa Jacket ($99), Franato Women’s Stretch Athletic Zip Up Yoga Jacket ($22)

Full pants: Pure Karma Atomic Betty Legging ($56), Cozy Orange Juno Fitted Pants ($60), Lululemon Wunder Under Pant ($82), Athleta Revelation Pant ($80), LA Base Women’s Long Yoga Pants ($12)

Yoga Outlet was actually kind enough to send me the Marika Kickit Legging, and I love them. They’re so comfortable and perfect for doing yoga, going for a walk, or running errands. Once they arrived, I put them on immediately and didn’t want to take them off! And Yoga Outlet is a great place. They have so many different yoga necessities, and some of the links in this post go to Yoga Outlet for that category. I really recommend them to anyone looking for good yoga clothing and accessories without breaking the bank.

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Yoga Clothes for Men

Yoga gifts for men - Kate the (Almost) Great

Tanks: Spiritual Gangster Warrior Triblend Grey Tank ($20 – I may or may not have picked this tank because of its name), Lululemon Metal Vent Tech Tank ($54),
Mens Yoga Tank Top ($17), Nike Legacy Performance Tank ($25)

Short-sleeve shirts: Lululemon Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve V ($64), Be Love Men’s Peace Warrior tee ($20), Mens Tri Blend V-neck Tee Shirt ($11),
FILA SPORT Performance Tee Big & Tall ($18)

Long-sleeve shirts: Lululemon Conduct Long Sleeve Crew ($78), Prana Men’s Talon Yoga Mock Neck ($50), Nike Legacy Performance Tee ($30), Yoga Clothing For You  ($25)

Shorts: Lululemon It’s Asana Short ($68), Prana Men’s Sutra Short ($60), prAna Men’s JD Short ($45), Lululemon Assert Short ($72),

Pants: Lululemon King Fu Pant 2.0 ($98), Prana Men’s Sutra Yoga Pant ($70),
Nike Crusader Pant ($32), Godsen Men’s Basic Yoga Pant ($15)

Jackets: Yoga Clothing For You Mens Lightweight Performance Jacket ($43), Lululemon Best Coat Hoodie ($118), Sonoma Fleece Hoodie ($25),  Alo Yoga Men’s Casual Track Jacket ($15)

Yoga Supplies

Gifts for yoga lovers - Kate the (Almost) Great

Mats: Gaiam Tree of Life Yoga Mat ($22), Maduka PROlite Yoga Mat ($70),
Lululemon The Mat ($68), YogaAccessories Extra Thick Yoga Mat (Phthalate Free) ($20)

Towels: Sporti Small Hot Yoga Towel ($4), Lululemon The Towel ($38),
Aurorae’s Sport/Yoga Mat Towel ($25), Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Mat Towel ($22)

Blocks: Hugger Mugger Yoga Block ($15), Lululemon Uplifting Yoga Block ($12),
Gaiam Yoga Block ($11), Lululemon Dense Foam Block ($12)

Straps: Hugger Mugger 8′ Strap ($10), Lululemon No Limits Stretching Strap ($16),
ProSource Yoga Strap ($6), YogaAccessories 8′ Cotton Yoga Strap ($8)

Bolsters: Hugger Mugger Bolster ($60), Supportive Rectangular Cotton Bolster Color ($34), YogaAccessories Pranayama Cotton Yoga Bolster ($23)

Mat Carriers: Lululemon Loop It Up Mat Strap ($18), Prana Piggyback Yoga Mat Strap ($15), YogaAccessories Yoga Mat Harness Strap ($10), FMS Yoga Mat Sling Harness ($9)

Disclaimer: I received clothing from Yoga Outlet in exchange for an honest review and promotion. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated in any other way or for anything else in this post.

Kate Mitchell

Kate Mitchell is a blogger, chronic illness patient, and advocate who helps people understand chronic illness and helps chronic illness patients live their best lives.

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  1. Jessica Holoka says

    November 21, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    This is a great gift guide for yogis! I see a few pieces to add to my own wishlist. 🙂

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  2. Zoe Diaz-McLeese says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    I've had a Lulu mat on my list for a while now… these are great! Definitely found some things to get for my friends too! 🙂

    xo,
    Zoe | La Vie en Zoe

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  3. Sarah @ Seriously, Sarah? says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    I absolutely love this! I really like the long tank tops for working out/barre classes. There is nothing worse than pulling at your clothes and missing part of the workouts!

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