If you are looking for the perfect gift for a yoga practitioner, then Savion has you covered. A well-made yoga mat is needed when trying to hold a difficult pose. Crescent Moon’s Earth-Friendly ECOmat has superior traction, even when wet. Also, this mat contains no PVC, latex or rubber, and it’s produced without toxic materials. For stressed out yogis, Yoga for Stress Relief (Bodywisdom Media; DVD; $19.95) features over twenty routines that will help to reduce anxiety and worry, insomnia, neck and shoulder pain, and headaches. This DVD includes a special bonus feature: How to Meditate with the Dalai Lama.
Practicing yoga with a partner is extremely beneficial because it allows a yogi and a yogini to deepen their bond. Learn how to do Fanning the Flames of Love in Lovers’ Yoga: Soothing Stretches for Two (Chronicle Books; Hardcover; 96 pages; $9.95) by Darrin Zeer.