Help mom get her ‘Om’ on
Help mom extend the zen of her yoga or meditation practice with a gift that boosts her well-being on Mother’s Day — or any other day. With small indulgences to spread throughout her day, the resulting good vibes can be restorative for her and everyone who
ART OF YOGA, ON A TOWEL
Ventura-based Zen Fuego prints microfiber yoga towels with superarty imagery to add a little fun to sessions. Sure, the towels are designed mostly for hot yoga, when you want to catch perspiration before it becomes a slipand-fall liability. But even less arduous workouts feel more refreshing when you’re down-dogging with a field of grass, river pebbles, weathered wooden planks or a limited-edition artwork laid out beneath you. Starting at $40. BeZenFuego.com
A HELPING HAND
Handmade by Kenyan artisans, a new 24-piece collection of ME to WE chokers and convertible rafiki bracelets and necklaces are created with 24-karat gold-plated beads and ethically sourced semiprecious stones such as rose quartz, amethyst and aventurine. Created in partnership with model and vitiligo activist Winnie Harlow, items are strung on a card that details how the proceeds will be used for water, health, food, education or business opportunities. Entering the item’s individual tracking code at we.org shows how a purchase benefits a particular person or community. $35 to $60. We.org
A PRETTY WAY TO AID CANCER RESEARCH
If mom can’t resist turning any kind of canvas into an opportunity for beautification, then she’ll likely be simpatico with the creative souls at Manduka, the El Segundo-based yoga gear manufacturer. The company’s eKO mats feature two layers of different densities designed to provide cushion and grip, and comfort and durability. Made with non-Amazon forested tree rubber, the mats are printed with vivid colors or marbled patterns and come in various thicknesses and dimensions. eKo mats, $42 to $92. Manduka.com