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Suggestions for the lithe of limb
The alignment between the city of Vancouver and yoga has always been spot on. With the roots of internationally recognized yoga brand lululemon firmly in Vancouver, finding the perfect gift for the yoga lover on your list should be a blissful, calming experience.
Yoga Bottoms
For Women: Align Pant ($98, lululemon): Made from their new, buttery soft, naked sensation Nulu fabric, the Align pant made its way into yoga studios a few months ago and has been a major hit for lululemon. For Men: For The People Short II ($68, lululemon): An incredibly comfortable pair of shorts made from the same Luon material as lululemon’s famous Wunder Under Pant. These sweat-wicking, four-way stretch shorts are the gold-standard for men’s yoga wear (and for in-house lounging).
Yoga Top
For Women: Wild Tank ($64, lululemon): Made from their Seriously Light Luon fabric, this tank has added lycra for shape retention and features built-in bra made of cool-tothe-touch Luxtreme fabric. A great choice for a barelythere feel during yoga class. For Men: Metal Vent Tech Tank ($58, lululemon): A super versatile tank, this can be used for any sweaty endeavours for the man on your list. The best part? It’s made with Silverescent technology which inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria on the shirt. That’s right, ANTI-STINK!
NutriBullet Pro 900 Series
($128, Walmart): Yoga isn’t just about chants and poses, it’s an entire health-based lifestyle. This phenomenal 900-watt blender is great for the yogi to mix their own healthy drinks for before and after class. It comes with a hardcover recipe book, but most importantly for innerpeace: it’s incredibly easy to clean.
Yoga jewelry from Alex and Ani
($34-70, The Bay): Spiritual harmony can be super stylish with a highquality bangle, bracelet, necklace or leather wrap from Alex and Ani. Available in a variety of styles, from birthstones to initials to Oms, this is a top accessory for the yogi on your list.
Loop It Up Mat Strap
($18, lululemon): This buckle-free mat strap is multi-use. Not only does it help make transporting a yoga mat to and from class easy, it also doubles as a strap to help stretch in class.
Stocking Stuffer: Yummi Yogi Cookie Cutters
($40 for the set, $9 each, www.yummiyogi.com): If the yogi on your list loves to bake, this stocking stuffer is a surefire hit. For too long Gingerbread Men have just stood stationary, but now they can pose in several iconic yoga stances... before you eat them. At least they will be at peace.