A good yoga gift passes one test: will it be on the mat next week? The things that pass are the ones that get used at every practice, replace something worn out, or remove a small daily annoyance like carrying four items in two hands. The things that fail are the ones that look like yoga in a gift shop.
Twelve ideas follow, sorted by budget. Ten of them we make; two we do not, and they belong here anyway. Prices are today's, read from our store as this page was built.
Under $50
Small things that get used at every practice.
1.An organic cotton yoga strap
$28The most under-owned prop in yoga. A 7-foot cotton strap with a metal buckle turns binds and hamstring stretches from "almost" into "there". Soft, washable, and it fits in any bag.
See the strap →2.A cork yoga block, matched to their mat
$39Dense cork gives a firmer, steadier base than foam and does not squash over time. If they already own a Kaya mat, choose the same design and the block matches; if not, any of the eight prints stands on its own.
See the blocks →3.An insulated cork water bottle
$48Stainless steel inside, a cork sleeve outside, so it does not sweat onto the mat or clang on a studio floor. Cold water stays cold through a heated class.
See the bottles →4.A class pack at their studio
Not something we sell, and often the best gift on this list. Five or ten classes at the studio they already love is money they would have spent anyway, handed to them as time on the mat.
$50 to $150
The gifts that solve a small daily annoyance.
5.A cork yoga tote
$79Carrying a mat, a block, a strap and a bottle in one hand is the unglamorous problem every regular practitioner has. The Mudra cork tote ($79) fixes it in warm Terra cork; the new Bloom yoga tote ($89) does it in any of the eight floral designs, so it can match their mat. For someone who carries a rolled mat and nothing else, the jute carry strap ($12.99) is the smallest version of the same fix.
See the totes →6.A foldable travel mat, for the yogi who is always away
from $129A full-size 2 mm cork mat that folds flat into a carry-on, for the person who practises in hotel rooms and at retreats; it complements the studio mat they already own rather than replacing it. The KayaBloom Lite ($129) comes in three designs; the Lite Pro ($149) comes in all eight on a tan natural rubber base.
See the travel mats →7.A cork mat for their dog
from $99For the yogi whose dog joins every home practice. SoulWag mats are the same cork and natural rubber as the yoga mats, so the dog gets a grippy, wipe-clean spot of their own and stops claiming the human one. The XL matches the floral designs; the medium Terra suits smaller dogs and crates.
See the pet mats →8.A wool blanket or a bolster
We do not make these, and they belong on the list. A folded blanket under the knees and a bolster for restorative poses are the two props that make a home practice feel like a class.
$150 and up
The mat itself, or all of it at once.
9.A studio-weight cork mat
from $1594.25 mm of FSC-certified Portuguese cork on natural rubber, with original floral artwork printed into the cork with water-based ink. Cork grips better when wet, which is why it is the mat people move to once they have slipped on foam in a hot room. The KayaBloom Core ($159) comes in five designs; the Core Pro ($179) comes in all eight, including the new Maple, Indigo and Daisy, on a tan natural rubber base.
See the studio mats →10.A print-free cork mat for the minimalist
from $159For the person whose taste runs quiet. The Mudra ($159) is warm Terra cork with a single engraved sunflower and nothing else; Kaya Luna ($189) is a patchwork of natural cork panels with no print at all, on a tan natural rubber base. Same grip, no artwork.
See the plain cork mats →11.The whole set in one design
$325Build your own set: a mat, the matching block, a tote and an insulated bottle, chosen around one design. The four pieces come to $325 before the automatic bundle discount at checkout. Add any 2 items and 10% comes off automatically at checkout, no code to enter. It is the gift that needs no second guess: pick a design and everything arrives coordinated.
Build your own →12.A retreat or workshop contribution
A weekend workshop or a share of a retreat deposit. It is the yoga equivalent of a plane ticket: the gift is the experience, and the giver gets to hear about it for a year.
Choosing a design for someone else
Every Kaya floral design has a matching block, and Wildrose, Sunflower, Meadows, Blossom and Lotus also come as a mat and a pet mat, so whatever you choose can be added to later. If you know their taste, match it. If you do not, Meadows's muted palette suits most rooms and most people.
- Wildrose: red poppies and trailing leaves in terracotta and sage; bold and painterly
- Sunflower: golden sunflowers on warm cork; bright and open
- Meadows: muted wildflowers and meadow grasses; calm, suits most rooms
- Blossom: small blossoms scattered on natural cork; light and airy
- Lotus: a lotus among monstera leaves and ferns in deep greens and indigo; dark and dramatic
- Maple: crimson and amber maple leaves on a dark branch; rich and autumnal
- Indigo: tall spires of blue larkspur; cool and calm
- Daisy: pink and cream wildflowers on fine stems; soft and summery
See all eight side by side on the floral cork yoga mats page.
Two things to skip
A cheap PVC mat. It is the most common yoga gift and the one most likely to end up in a closet: it turns slippery in a warm room and the plastic off-gasses for weeks. Our materials guide explains why.
Scented mat sprays for a cork-mat owner. Cork needs a damp cloth, not a fragrance; concentrated essential oils dry the surface and dull the grip. The care guide covers what actually works.
One design, the whole practice.
Build your own yoga kitFrequently asked questions
What is the best gift for a yoga teacher?
Something they use in front of a class and would not buy themselves: a matched cork block set, a full set in one design, or a travel mat for workshops. Teachers buying props for a studio can ask for partner pricing through our wholesale and studio program.
Is a yoga mat a good gift?
Yes, if you know their practice. If they already own a mat they love, a foldable travel mat is the safe choice because it adds to what they have instead of replacing it. If they practise hot yoga on a foam mat, a cork mat is the upgrade they will thank you for.
What do you get a yogi who has everything?
Time on the mat: a class pack at their studio or a workshop. Failing that, the one prop most people never buy for themselves, a good strap.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship from Parker, Colorado within one business day. Standard delivery is three to four business days and free on orders over $100; expedited one-to-two-business-day delivery is available at checkout. Every order can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
Buying for a studio or a whole teacher-training cohort? See the wholesale and studio program.