The Best Gift Ideas for 2022!

The holiday season is fast approaching and if you’re scratching your head trying to find the perfect gift, we have compiled the ultimate list of healthy lifestyle ideas for you that includes some wellness products and options that will make you feel great supporting local! 

1.     A New Yoga Bolster

Gifting a new bolster is the perfect self-care tool to give your mind, body, and nervous system a break with restorative yoga and supportive yoga postures. Most of us deal with some degree of stress and a bolster for restorative yoga and relaxation is a gift that will literally melt that stress away! Halfmoon Yoga bolsters and B calm bolsters (made by Byoga, the makers of the famous Bmat) are sewn right here in the Lower Mainland. They have some lovely fabric prints, and of course renown quality and craftsmanship for yoga bolsters that will last. 

2.     Home Yoga Kit!

Having a home yoga practice can be the perfect oasis and such a positive addition to anyone’s life. Regular yoga practice has been shown to reduce cortisol levels as well as improve sleep, digestion, sex, and improve our immune system. Not to mention, rolling out our yoga mat on the regular keeps us in shape and prevents injuries. All you need is a yoga mat and a pair of blocks to start a home practice, and this makes the perfect gift. Here at Live Yoga we proudly stock Halfmoon Yoga and Bmat yoga mats as well as all the accessory props like yoga blocks, straps, cushions, and blankets! Shop our retail store and amazing prop selection online by CLICKING HERE

3.     Gift Cards for Businesses in Our Community

Here in White Rock, we have so many amazing businesses that would be grateful for your support this year. The last few years have been a struggle for every business owner, and a great way to support the local businesses you know and love is by giving gift cards. We can’t shout out every business but want to showcase a few! Our picks for restaurants are Alora Pasta and Wine, Ulis Restaurant, Zapoteca Mexican Grill and Seafood, Charlie Don’t Surf and Jan’s on the Beach. For the beer lover, 3 Dogs Brewing, White Rock Brewing Co, and Galaxie Craft Beer all are right in our hood. We also have a solid White Rock café scene with Islands Café roasting their own Hawaiian beans, Laura’s Coffee Corner, Five Corners Café for an old school vibe, Everbean Café for scratch baking delicious fare and latte art, Grounds and Greens for unreal plant-based fare, and Chez Christophe for delicious chocolate and pastries. The music lover might enjoy a concert at Blue Frog Studios or GC to Tapestry Music. There are so many more to choose from. What is your favourite and how would you like to support this year?

4.     Up their Home Décor Game

The Handpicked Home and The Mason Jar are destinations for the home décor enthusiast.  Everyone on your list this year will love something to freshen up their living space. Drop by and check out their stores! They both boast an amazing in-person shopping experience, with great customer service and a wide selection of gifty things.

5.     New Threads

Everyone loves a new sweater, new joggers, or new yoga pants! Lululemon, located in Morgan Crossing, will surely have your special someone’s favourite gift this year! Their clothing and accessories are designed for style, comfort, and performance and they do not fall short. Stress less and sweat more - they have items for the fitness enthusiast, yogi, golfer, athlete, hiker, and the most amazing loungewear for chilled-out weekend warriors. Some favourites here at the studio for women are the Align High Rise Pant, the Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve 2.0,  the Ebb to Street Racerback Tank top and the infamous Scuba Full-Zip Hoodie. Sean O’Leary, Live Yoga teacher and Lululemon Ambassador, shares his yoga class go-to items for men with the Pace Breaker Linerless Short 7”, Balancer Short 6”, and The Fundamental T-Shirt. You can’t forget The Everywhere Belt Bag which is a stylish hit for men and women. Not only do Lululemon clothes look and feel great, they have the best quality and last forever!

6.     Locally Crafted goods

There are so many choices when it comes to supporting local makers, entrepreneurs, and home businesses that often make unique and special gifts during the holidays. Fresh locally-roasted coffee in a variety of delicious blends can be found right in Five Corners White Rock at Islands Cafe. They import fresh beans and roast them fresh. You can even get a coffee delivery subscription so you never run out! Jars By Jodi cookie jars quickly became a studio favourite as they are unbelievably delicious! It isn’t often you can gift fresh warm gooey cookies to your child’s teacher, coach, or anyone who needs the all-important holiday recognition. Now you can, as these jars take the hassle out of baking fresh cookies. You can also search out other creative gift ideas like pebble and sand portraits by Down By The Sea Designs. To really get in the good books you can’t forget Chez Christophe and their delectable Belgian chocolates and French macrons.

7.     The Gift of Yoga

Giving an experience can make such an impact. Especially when you gift healing and transformational yoga classes to those on your list. Every January we love welcoming new students to enjoy hatha yoga, flow yoga, Pilates, gentle yoga and more. It warms our hearts knowing our students support our community by sharing yoga with others. We value the benefits we get from our regular yoga practice and there is nothing better than spreading the love! Here at the studio, we have a large selection of gift cards available ranging from a $20 one-week unlimited for new students, a 5, 10, or 20 class card, Unlimited Yoga, cash denominations of $50 or $100 for in-person retail shopping in our store and even custom amount gift cards. Take a peek as we have something for every budget. Our online store makes purchasing gift cards online a breeze and if you want a physical gift card you can stick in the tree, just send us an email and we’ll get that ready in a flash. For those hot yoga, yoga fitness, aerial yoga, and power vinyasa yoga lovers, you can check out two other great White Rock yoga studios, West Coast Hot Yoga and The Yoga Bar

8.     Shine Bright with a Scented Candle

Honey and Halo candles make unique scent combinations that are sure to impress. All their candles are hand-poured with love in Langley. Each candle is created using 100% premium natural soy wax and slow-burning cotton wicks. Their alluring aromas are created by infusing fragrance oil mixtures; some with touches of beautiful botanicals. Some of their amazing scents include Jasmine Sunset, Noir Rose, Champagne Berries and more. Live Yoga is proud to stock Honey and Halo so come in and smell them for yourself! 

9.     The Perfect Charm Jewellery

You don’t have to break the bank to get some unique locally made jewellery! Beth and Olivia Handmade always melts hearts with the cutest charm necklaces and earrings. As a stockist, we love carrying their locally made items that are the perfect price point for gift givers ranging from $25 to $40. Come and shop their adorable pinecone, butterfly, or sea shell necklaces that are sure to be a hit. Click Here to Shop!

10.  Give Yourself!

We often forget that the greatest gift is love. Our last suggestion is to call your old friend and set up a reunion. Plan a fun playdate or get together with those you care about. The precious gift of your time and your love is invaluable. These small gifts might make these holidays the best yet for those in your life. 

We hope our compilation gave you some great gifting ideas this year! Happy shopping!