Forever reflecting on the meaning of life? In a constant zen-like state? Can often be found crossed-legged with their eyes closed?
If this sounds like your loved one then chances are you’re looking for a gift that captures their love of meditation.
Since 2012 the number of people practicing has tripled, and with this growth has come an array of beautiful, clever and innovative products that make great gifts!
To help you find a present they’ll love, we’ve put together a list of the 24 best and most enlightening meditation gift ideas:
Best Meditation Gifts
1. BrainTap Bluetooth Headset
Give someone the gift of a present mind
Meditation is all about training attention and awareness, to create a calm and stable mental state.
The BrainTap Bluetooth Headset helps you to hone the skill by effectively retraining your brain!
Put on the headset and the unique frequency of light and sound will develop your brain to allow a heightened sense of clarity, and leave you feeling energized and focused.
It can even help your sleep by encouraging your body to relax into its natural sleep pattern.
Here at The Good Body we’re big fans of the BrainTap, as we love the way it can steady your mind when you’re feeling stressed or anxious.
Once you’ve purchased the headset, you have the option of various content bundles to subscribe to, including Worry-Free Me and Optimal Health.
Purchase a bundle (or opt for the full Wellness Collection) and you’ll pay a monthly subscription to gain access to a library of guided meditations, visualization sessions and binaural beats.
2. The Shift by Komuso
A stylish way to slow your breathing
Jewelry might not have been your first thought when shopping for someone who loves to meditate.
However this is no ordinary piece of jewelry…
The Shift is inspired by the 17th century Japanese Komuso Monks, who used a bamboo flute as a method of attaining enlightenment.
Komuso have taken the ancient principles and created this pendant made from highly polished stainless steel.
The precise circumference supports a 10 second exhale, really helping to control your breathing.
It’s great for slowing your heart rate as you prepare to meditate, or to reduce stress hormones in someone living with anxiety.
We’re featuring The Shift for men here, however they also do a design for women that is available in four different colors.
3. Yoga with Adriene Wool Rectangular Bolster
Take their relaxation to the next level
If you’re picturing a meditation gift that can really help someone to relax, then take a look at this Yoga with Adriene Wool Bolster.
Manduka, in partnership with yoga influencer Adriene Mishler, have created the most indulgent bolster, sure to make anyone’s meditation practice more comfortable.
With a 100% New Zealand Merino wool cover and 30% recycled fiber cushion, it’s supportive while also feeling super soft.
Those who own the bolster love its versatility, describing how it’s great for meditation as well as reclined yoga poses, or just simply relaxing!
4. The Meditation Sidekick Journal
Practice daily reflection with this beautiful journal
The Meditation Sidekick Journal includes guided meditations to help both beginners and experienced meditators learn more about the practice.
You get lots of journal pages to reflect on ways to improve your inner dialogue, prepare for hurdles and plan your meditation time.
It’s designed to help you clear your mind, express gratitude and write your way to a more mindful life.
Plus writing in a journal is scientifically proven to make you happier — perfect if you’re shopping for someone who needs a little mood boost!
Journal writers felt they meditated so much more than they would have done without it and appreciated the stylish cover and binding.
5. Meditation Box
Write it down and let it go
This small birch wood box is the perfect gift for someone who loves to meditate.
Open the box to reveal fine grains of sand and a wooden stylus. You can then allow your mind to wander as you shift and swirl the sand led by your emotions.
Got something on your mind? Write it down then let the soothing sensation wash your worries away.
Those committed to their daily affirmations loved this meditation box, appreciating that it is compact enough to take on the go.
The beauty of this box makes it a wonderful option if you’re Christmas shopping for your family and friends.
6. Meditation Shower Steamers - Set of 3
Take a mindful shower
We all try to make time for self-care, but it can be challenging in the chaos of life.
This set of meditation shower steamers encourages you to slow down and reflect.
Simply place the steamer in the corner of the shower and the warm water will release the heavenly scented mist, enveloping you and allowing a quiet moment of meditation.
It will turn your quick morning rinse into a spa-like experience so can start the day off with the right mindset.
7. Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa Agarbatti Incense Sticks
Burn incense and enjoy a more intense level of focus
Wrap up Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa Agarbatti Incense Sticks and show the person you’re shopping for, that you really understand their practice.
They’re the number one incense brand in the world, and though there are many copycats out there, Satya Sai Baba is considered to be the most authentic product.
Meditators love this brand as they explain that the fragrance lasts for hours, and helps them to improve their concentration.
If the someone special you’re shopping for is one of the many people who start meditating to improve their ability to focus they might appreciate this in their stocking!
8. Florensi Meditation Bench
A comfortable way to meditate
Sitting cross-legged to meditate isn’t for everyone, for some it can be quite uncomfortable.
Gift this Florensi Meditation Bench and they have a way to sit easily during their practice.
Plus the product creators claim it can strengthen your core muscles and help you to improve your posture.
Made from durable bamboo, with a soft removable velvet cushion, it’s slightly titled forward to allow for a more natural seating position.
You can even fold it away for easy storage or take it with you wherever you go.
If you’re searching for a present for someone with chronic pain, this could be just what they need to enjoy a mindful practice in comfort.
9. Silent Mind – Tibetan Singing Bowl Set
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of a singing bowl
Your loved one will be delighted to open this Tibetan Singing Bowl Set.
The sound generated by moving the easy-grip striker around this beautiful antique bowl is thought to create a sound so sublime that it quietens and focuses your mind.
Crafted by hand, by Nepalese artisans, the bowl and mallet also ships with a hand sewn non-dampening pillow which is used to stabilize the tones for the purest sounds.
Reviewers loved the bowl, with many recommending it for children to help them relax in today’s busy world.
10. Energy Cleansing Ritual Kit
Give them the tools to cleanse their space
One of the many amazing things about meditation, is the fact that you can start any time and anywhere.
However ancient rituals say that you should cleanse your space before you begin.
This beautiful Energy Cleansing Ritual Kit includes Palo Santo and sage that you can burn to balance the energies in your space.
You also get a raw white Selenite crystal, a powerful cleansing stone that should be placed on the windowsill to be charged by the sun and the moon.
Plus if you’re unsure how to perform a ritual, the kit includes burning instructions.
Owners of the set commented on what a wonderful gift it makes for a spiritual person.
Meditation Gifts for Her
1. Still and Steady Meditation Blanket
A blanket designed for meditation
Made in Mongolia, this soft lambs wool blanket has been designed for meditation.
The U-shape creates a warm and comfortable wrap for the lower body, ideal for when they are enjoying their practice.
Available in many different colors, you can find the one that suits the personality of your loved one.
People who bought the blanket appreciated the quality, and how it could double up as a poncho on cold winter days!
2. Balance & Tranquility Grow Kit
Her own little mindful garden
A meditation gift doesn’t have to be something specifically for their practice.
Instead you could treat someone to a way of switching off from the stress of life and calm their mind.
This Balance & Tranquility Grow Kit is perfect.
Inside the egg carton are six seed packets including peppermint, sage and wild bergamot.
You’ll get wooden plant stakes, peat and the packaging doubles up as a place to create their own little garden.
Ideal for small spaces, the grow kit encourages you to be still, meditate and breathe.
3. Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp with Dimmer
Add a warm glow to their home
Take one look at this Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp and you’ll quickly see how it could become a focal point in any home.
Made from pure Himalayan salt it adds a warm glow even when it’s switched off!
8lbs of Himalayan salt is hand cut to create each lamp so it’s unique every time.
Practically it comes with a 6ft power cord and a dimmer dial, so you can get the brightness that’s right for you.
Though research around the effectiveness of Himalayan salt lamps is limited, owners of this product found it both comforting and soothing.
4. Essential Oil Stone Diffuser
A simple and stylish diffuser
Molded in an ancient Japanese kiln, this Essential Oil Stone Diffuser is a great addition to anyone’s meditation space.
Place a few drops of your favourite essential oil on the surface and it will absorb and emit the heavenly aroma.
With small feet it can sit comfortably on any surface, and looks wonderfully stylish thanks to the smooth and simple design.
5. Happy Wraps Namaste Yoga Eye Pillows
Help your loved one enter an even deeper state of relaxation
As your loved one closes their eyes to meditate, they could pop on their Happy Wraps Namaste Eye Pillow.
Filled with lavender and organic flaxseeds, the weighted pillow rests over your eyes to soothe and relax them.
It can also help to relieve pressure in your sinuses, that could be contributing to tension headaches or migraines.
Simply place the pillow in the microwave for 30 seconds and enjoy it warm, or experience cool relief after keeping it in the freezer for a few hours.
Luckily you get four pillows in the pack, so why not share the love with a few people, or keep a couple for yourself!
6. Seat of Your Soul Zafu Meditation Cushion
Get comfortable on an eco-friendly meditation cushion
This beautiful Seat of Your Soul Zafu Meditation Cushion is strong, supportive and built in a way that helps you stabilize your body during practice.
Unlike the Serenilite Large Meditation Cushion below, this pillow is built purely for your comfort.
It has a high-quality organic cover and an adjustable 100% buckwheat filling to allow the user to find their perfect position and meditate for longer.
The key to success with this pillow is selecting the right size for the person you’re shopping for, so take the time to consider which one is right.
However whatever your body shape, gender or weight, Seat of Your Soul assure you there’s a size that’s right for you. You can also choose from a range of colors to reflect their personality.
7. Mala Beads 7 Chakra Necklace Chakra Balancing Mala Necklace
It’s a workout for the mind
When you want a little stocking stuffer for someone who loves meditation, this Mala Bead Necklace is a great option.
With a silk tassel and antique gold spacers, it features the seven chakra stones.
Chakra stones are thought to purify the body, encouraging you to release negative emotions, with each one having its own unique purpose.
The Muladhara chakra (the red beads on the necklace) for example are responsible for your survival instinct and block feelings of fear.
Though a low cost meditation gift, people still raved about the quality of the necklace and the sweet little gift box it arrives in.
Meditation Gifts for Him
1. Finger Tracing Meditation Mug
Get lost in your morning coffee
A great new mug is always a welcome gift, and this is one they’re sure to reach for every morning.
Handmade by potters in Wisconsin, it features a simple labyrinth pattern that looks stunning.
However though it’s simple, it actually has a secret use…
Labyrinths in this coiling shape have been used for centuries as a form of meditation.
As they sip their morning coffee they can run their finger along the pattern and have a meditative moment ahead of a hectic day.
Owners of the cup loved the large size, perfect for a great big cup of coffee to start the day!
2. Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Explore the science behind meditation
Though meditation is a spiritual practice, there is a lot of science to back up the amazing ways it can change your brain and body.
In this book, Altered Traits, best-selling authors Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson break down all the research.
They explain exactly what meditation can do for you, and how to get the most out of your practice.
Throughout the book they also explore ‘smart practice’ and how some mind-training methods promoted to consumers are not effective.
Grounded in brand new research, this book is a must-read for meditators at all levels.
3. Muse S
Clever, wearable meditation technology
One of the best meditation gifts has to be Muse S, a piece of wearable smart technology.
When wearing the Muse S during your practice, multi-sensors will monitor your heart rate, breathing, even your physical movements and brain activity to assess and improve the way you meditate.
If you want an example of how the meditation headband works, take a look at the weather feature:
Essentially Muse S translates your mental activity into weather sounds, for example if you have a busy mind, you’ll hear stormy weather.
As you meditate and begin to relax and tidy your mind, you begin to hear calmer weather.
The Muse S is a great tool for sleep, as it has a Go-To-Sleep mode.
Using soothing voice guidance and real-time feedback on your responses, it will prepare your mind and body for sleep.
4. The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
One meditation for every day of the year
Treat someone special to a Wall Street Journal bestseller! Filled with 366 meditations, one for each day of the year, this book is filled with words to inspire you to live a better life.
It’s the perfect gift at the start of a new year, and can be used as a source of daily inspiration for many years to come.
The book includes quotes and reflections from the world’s greatest ancient philosophers, as well as celebrities and successful business people.
Readers loved how the book encouraged you to craft a good and meaningful life in whatever way works for you.
5. Calm App Subscription
Meditation content tailored to your goals
A subscription to a meditation app can be a great gift as it gives the listener the ability to enjoy their practice easily wherever they are.
The amazing thing about Calm is that it’s a personalized experience.
They’ll be walked through a series of questions when they join the app, to understand what they’re hoping to achieve.
Once they’re in they’ll have access to tailored content, and be able to schedule sessions or just dip in and out as they need.
Gifts for Mindfulness
1. 90-Day Mindfulness Challenge
The perfect introduction to mindfulness
Establishing mindful behaviors as a part of your daily life can be difficult.
Set someone this 90-Day Mindfulness Challenge and in just three months they’ll find themselves living a more mindful life.
Each day you have to complete four different exercises:
A surrender exercise which is about letting go, a gratitude exercise to appreciate what you have in life, an affirmation exercise to build your self-esteem and a meditation practice, such as taking calm, deep breaths.
At the end of 90 days they’ll have so much to reflect on and will have developed a more positive mindset.
2. Smiles by Julie – Mindfulness Quotations in a Jar
Enjoy a little mindful moment
Anyone who enjoys meditation will appreciate the chance to take a mindful moment in the day.
This fun jar from Smiles by Julie is filled to the brim with thoughtful quotations.
Each day for a month the recipient will be able to take a little folded up piece of paper from the jar and reflect on the wisdom within.
Thought-provoking reflections such as:
“With Our Thoughts We Make The World”
It’s the perfect affordable stocking stuffer that the person you’re shopping for will appreciate every day of the month.
3. Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration
Learn to love who you are!
We recently shortlisted the best mindfulness journals on the market, and this one topped the list.
Part of living mindfully is about reminding yourself of all the amazing things that make you who you are.
Start Where You Are (and journaling in general!) encourages you to do exactly that.
Inside the journal pages you’ll find writing prompts, space for sketches as well as inspirational quotes.
Not only that but it looks great too with beautiful illustrations and hand-written fonts, making it a wonderful present.
4. Mindful Moment Magnetic Sand Hourglass
Take just one minute every day
Making time for meditation, doesn’t have to mean carving out hours every day — though if you can, then why not!
This beautiful hourglass contains granules of iron and hidden magnets, causing the granules to fall in different formations.
For 60 seconds each day you can simply watch the sculptural shapes that are created, and give your busy mind a rest.
If you’re searching for a mindful gift for someone with anxiety, then this could be exactly what they need.
5. La Jolié Muse Sacred Sage Candle
Set the scene for deep meditation
Choose this La Jolié Muse 100% natural soy candle for their home.
Sage is a powerful scent that’s thought to cleanse and clear the air of a room, so perfect for meditation.
Burning for between 35-45 hours, it will fill their space with beautiful scents, so they can get deeper into their practice.
Covered in a bold leaf design and with a gold lid, it looks great and is ideal as an affordable gift for someone who loves to meditate.
People loved how the scent wasn’t too overpowering, and also how they could use the tin afterwards to hold their valuables!
6. Meditation Cards for Kids - a Mindfulness kit of XL Cards
Share mindfulness games with children
This is the perfect gift if you’re shopping for someone who would love to get the whole family involved in their meditation practice.
Select a card from this deck of 26 mindfulness cards and you’ll find guided meditation scripts and beautiful illustrations.
Told like a story the cards encourage calm in children while still being exciting and empowering.
The cards are huge too, so they’re robust enough to be passed around and played with.
Parents looking for a way to relax their children before bed loved these cards, feeling they created quality family time.
Gifts for Meditation Beginners
1. Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life
Live mindfully every moment of the day
Deepak Chopra is a renowned author who has published a range of bestselling books focused on happiness and wellbeing.
His latest book Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life is described as the definitive book on meditation.
He shows both beginners and experts how they can undergo a transformation and awaken their mind to be more present and open every moment of the day.
Spending time talking about the emotional, mental and spiritual benefits of the practice, he encourages readers to open themselves up to new levels of awareness.
Included in the book is also 52-weeks of guided meditation and a range of practical awareness exercises.
2. Empowering Questions Cards
Beautifully illustrated cards with thought-provoking questions
Take a look at this beautiful deck of empowering question cards, if you need a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to meditate.
With stunning illustrations, each card also carries a question to help you understand yourself better and start inner conversations in your meditative practice.
Questions such as “What is my mission in life?”, “In what kind of things am I brilliant?” and “What was I intended to do in this life?”.
Cards could be used during meditation to help you visualize your goals, as prompts for yourself or as part of a reflective game with friends.
Purchasers of the product list numerous uses for the cards and recommend them if you’re looking for meditation gifts, with therapists finding they help clients open up.
3. Serenilite Large Meditation Cushion
Stimulate your nerves for deeper relaxation
Combine the wonderful benefits of meditation with the magical powers of acupressure!
If you’ve never experienced an acupressure mat before, it might look uncomfortable, even painful, however research has shown that the points stimulate your nerves to help relax your mind.
Not sure about the spikes? The Serenilite cushion also includes a soft velvet cover.
With a 100% natural buckwheat hull filling, it’ll offer your body full support as you get to grips with meditation.
4. n.o.w. Tone Therapy
It’s a workout for the mind
n.o.w. Tone Therapy is a new approach to meditation.
Put aside meditation apps, guided sessions or relaxing music, and just listen to three minutes of pure chime tones.
Working in harmony together, these two little speakers use tonal therapy to relax the mind and draw attention to the sounds.
n.o.w. claim that you’ll experience the benefits of a 30 minute meditation session in just three minutes.
Think of it like an intense HIIT workout for your mind!
Meditators loved how it really helped them to regain focus and in turn become more productive.
5. Dear Universe: 200 Mini-Meditations for Instant Manifestations
Understand the concept and power of meditation
Encourage someone to start each day with a mini-meditation and help them manifest whatever it is they desire.
Sarah Prout, author and meditation influencer, has created this book to show people how to find joy in all areas of their life.
It’s a great gift for someone who might be struggling to find positivity and purpose.
Simply choose one of the 200 mini-meditations and Prout will guide you in how to use your emotions to achieve anything you want.
Readers couldn’t believe the power of this book, and loved how they could pick it up and put it down whenever they needed it.
Funny Meditation Gifts
1. Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit
Get creative with meditation
Meditation doesn’t need to be super serious.
Art can be used as a form of meditation, as it creates awareness and encourages you to accept feelings without judgement.
Wrap up this fun rock painting kit and give someone special another way to enjoy their practice.
You get 10 rocks in the set, plus eight waterproof paint colours and transfers, to create your masterpiece.
The idea of the kit is to then hide the rocks in your local community for someone else to discover, a great way to gift a stranger a mindful moment of connection!
2. Kids Meditation Turtle
Make meditation fun for kids
Give your child some screen-free time by gifting them this meditation turtle.
Including nine guided meditations, it can introduce children to the practice in a fun and absorbing way.
It also includes three sleep soundtracks, which is great if you’re shopping for one of the many kids not getting enough sleep each night.
With a silicone cover, you can easily keep it clean and shipping with a micro-USB charging cable, it’s simple to keep charged, too.
Those who bought the turtle loved how it had helped their little one to get a better night’s sleep.
3. Mindsight ‘Breathing Buddha’ for Guided Visual Meditation
A breathing tool for adults and kids
Mastering breathing techniques is a big part of meditation.
You might think it’s the easiest bit, but it can be challenging for us to slow our breathing when we’re living a fast-paced life.
Follow the color cycles of this ‘Breathing Buddha’ and you’re sure to master it.
When the buddha is green you should inhale for four seconds, when it’s purple you should hold your breath for seven seconds and then when it’s blue you exhale for eight seconds.
It’s a simple but visually attractive tool that offers a long battery life when fully charged.
Owners of the buddha often found themselves moving it from room to room. They also felt it was particularly good for those who work from home.
Still need inspiration for the spiritual person you’re shopping for?
Take a look at our list of 16 positive energy gifts!
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