Gaiam Gift Guide: Something for Everyone on Your List
Give something that matters. Our gift guide makes it easy to give each of the beautiful personalities in your life a more thoughtful, meaningful gift that's good for people and the planet. We've hand-picked 75 great gifts from our eco-friendly home and apparel lines, home-spa store, fitness and yoga favorites, and fair trade marketplace.
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The Eco-Fashionista
Whether she's on the go, out on the town or curled up in her favorite chair, your eco-fashionista wants to look her lovely best while being good to the planet. From PJs to pants, from activewear to sweaters, we have a huge selection of gorgeous eco-savvy accessories and organic clothing she'll love.
Pure indulgence and 100% organic cotton! Every woman in your life deserves this plush, snuggly treat. Whether curled up on the couch with a good book or stepping out of a hot bath, she'll be cozy as can be in this organic cotton terry robe.
Your eco-fashionista will feel gorgeous in this scarf-front cardigan. Woven by fair trade artisans from a unique blend of organic cotton and bamboo, this baby soft three-season sweater adds a feminine touch to everyday outfits, yet is elegant enough for evenings on the town.
Give her that giddy beautiful-in-my-new-dress glow! She'll feel fun and fabulous in this swingy day-to-evening dress. With the perfect just-above-the-knee length and flattering drape, she can dress it down with leggings or dress it up with kicky boots! Earth-friendly fabric made from fast-growing, sustainable bamboo and organic cotton.
 Our elegant and flirtatious new tunic has the perfect shape to flatter and flow with every curve. Draped pleating at the neckline takes it from office to holiday party. Gorgeous on everyone! Pair it with our day-to-evening, easy-to-elegant wide-leg pant she'll wear everywhere — we especially love the figure-flattering flow and comfy flat waistband. In a yummy soft blend of organic cotton and sustainable bamboo with low-impact dyes.
Made from an eco-blend of organic cotton and fast-growing bamboo.
Breathable, lightweight and super-soft, this is sportswear she will live in and love you for! Our exclusive ActiveSoy sportswear is made from a super-soft combo of cotton and soy fibers with a touch of spandex. Perfect on-the-go clothes for yoga class or the coffee shop, and created without harmful petrochemicals.
Dress up a shirt and jeans or add a glimmer of elegance to evening wear — she'll find 101 ways to wear this shimmering silver pendant. Fair trade silversmiths from Indonesia handcrafted this gorgeous pendant using an age-old technique called Jawan. Support a fair trade artisan and give her a piece of one-of-a-kind handmade art.
Meow! These purr-worthy organic cotton PJs feature a vegetable-dyed cheetah print that's easy on the planet and cute as can be. With a two-pocket top and drawstring pants, she'll want to spend all day curled up in these cozy new Gaiam-exclusive jammies.
Fair Trade Scarves
Handmade accessories she'll look beautiful in and feel great about. Each of these scarves is handwoven and hand-dyed by a fair trade artisan who earns a living wage through our fair trade partner Au Lac Designs. Based in Hanoi, Au Lac helps traditional Vietnamese craftspeople develop and sustain successful small businesses by offering a crucial network of support.
Top: Coral Silk Tussore Scarf Bottom: Lavender & Bronze Silk Stripe Crinkle Scarf
The Fitness Buff
Thrill the fitness buff in your life with these body-shaping, time-saving, earth-friendly finds. Whether they want gear that makes workouts more intense, more convenient or more fun, we've got it — from fat-burning workout tools and DVDs to eco-friendly water bottles and take-everywhere gym bags.
"Totally chic; both office- and studio-appropriate," says Shape magazine about this roomy yet not-bulky, blissfully organized gem. Made of 100% recycled polyester in black or eco-hip bright green.
Her legs will never look the same, and she'll love you for it! These super-cushy athletic shoes are made with a slight heel-to-toe incline, which gives her legs an amazing workout with every step and helps her to burn extra calories. What's not to love? Watch a video on the benefits of Earth Shoes.
What's green about a workout DVD? In this case, the case! Gaiam's new eco-friendly, plastic-free DVD packaging is made from post-consumer recycled paperboard, and it's 100% recyclable and biodegradable. This workout DVD collection in eco-friendly packaging includes Cardio Burn Kickbox, Cardio Pilates, Dance for Weight Loss and more.
Now she can skip the costly class and get a body-shaping Pilates workout in the comfort of her own home! This lightweight, innovative tool gives her dynamic resistance training without a bulky Pilates reformer or pricey classes. Watch a clip to see how our CorePlus Reformer tones glutes.
The perfect gift for everyone on your list and an ideal "green" stocking stuffer! These sleek, stylish water bottles are gentle on the planet, non-leaching and keep water fresh and clear. In a huge assortment of colors and designs, they offer healthy on-the-go refreshment for all of life's busy-ness. Check out our water bottle shopper's guide.
Every fitness buff needs this compact MiniStepper, a tiny home gym that delivers a big whole-body workout. Our MiniStepper system combines no-impact, high-intensity cardio with muscle-defining strength training and is ideal for those days when your fitness fan just can't make it to the gym.
Remember hiking with a big stick as a kid? You were on to something! Walking poles add intensity to every walk, whether it's a neighborhood stroll or hike to the mountaintop. Our walking poles are lightweight and easy-to-adjust.
 Every rock star athlete has one thing in common — a rock solid core. Now your favorite fitness buff can get a fabulous core workout, even while working at their desk. Our best-selling BalanceBall chair makes seated work a ball — and gives the core a constant challenge. Learn more about BalanceBall Chair benefits here.
The Day Spa Diva
Now home is where the spa is with our diva-worthy selection of favorites. Help her to connect with her inner beauty and feel that day spa glow with a blissful selection of relaxing, beautifying gifts. Whether detoxifying, erasing stress or just sinking in with a good book, every day can feel like day at the spa with these aah-inducing products.
Give her a gift for her girly side that doesn't slather her in toxic chemicals. This non-toxic nail polish contains none of the known carcinogens like formaldehyde and toluene found in many nail polishes. The remover is made from eco-friendly ingredients like corn and soy and is 100% biodegradable.
Put her back in control of her own health with these groundbreaking wellness DVDs. Created in collaboration with the world-class Mayo Clinic, each DVD includes empowering teachings, tools and techniques to manage conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, menopause, weight loss and back pain.
Let her dip her toes in this healing, relaxing goodness! Our D-Tox foot bath not only soothes tired tootsies, but it also uses warm salt water and carbon to help remove harmful toxins. She'll feel brighter, stronger and more energetic after each soothing, restorative treatment. Read more in our detox buyer's guide.
With a decompressing stretch like no other, she'll get a deep feeling of invigorating ease after each session on her inversion table. This ergonomic, easy-to-use table gives an incomparable feeling of lengthening, as each vertebrae shakes off the day's constant spinal compression. What does it feel like on an inversion table? Learn more here.
Perfect for those high stress days when she can't squeeze in a massage, this customer favorite delivers blissful relief in just minutes! Our Real-EASE relaxation tool gently cradles her head, letting the neck, shoulder and back muscles to let go into deep relaxation. Give the gift of instant "aaah" that she can use anywhere.
Give your Day Spa Diva a go-anywhere stress reliever she'll cherish. Using proven biofeedback techniques, this slip-in-her-purse sized tool helps her to quickly de-stress wherever, whenever. She'll calm her breathing, soothe her jangled nerves and gain an energized feeling of calm clarity. Get more stress relief tips from the Mayo Clinic here.
Turn her plain-old bed into a spa-like lounger. Whether reading, working or just sipping tea, she'll feel ideally supported from head to toe. She'll get a one-of-a-kind fit with the adjustable headrest, foamy hypoallergenic cushioning and inflatable leg lounger. Cozying up in bed was never so comfy!
Now she can breathe deeply with the confidence of pure, clean air. This top-of-the-line silent air purifier removes bacteria, dust, dander, pollen and mold from her home. Plus, it's low-maintenance and easy on the environment. Check our air filter guide for tips on which air purification technology you need.
Give the women you love the gift of radiant, natural joy! When she basks in the healing natural spectrum light from this deluxe light bath, she'll feel a warm, happy glow that chases away those rainy day blahs, long winter blues and wear-you-out jet lag.
The Green Queen
These best-sellers make great gifts (and stocking stuffers) for anyone trying to go green, keep a household running smoothly and keep up with a busy schedule! It's never been easier for her to green up and simplify all around the house and garden. Our household solutions make life easier, healthier and greener.
Green-minded celebs are going gaga over these brilliant reusable shopping bags that squish into a tiny (stocking-stuffer-size) sewn-in pouch so they're always handy in your car or purse. Crafted in vibrant colors from a fair wage and labor plant, ChicoBags are one smart — and stylish — way to save countless plastic bags from reaching landfills each year. Get some tips to help you remember your reusable bags.
Pitch the bulky recycling bins for these more colorful, more convenient recycling bags. Strong enough to handle a week's recycling but light enough to carry to the curb, these clever totes even Velcro® together to keep them in a tidy row. Get more tips to make recycling easier in our FAQ.
The perfect gift for every green gal in your life! We know eco-cleaning products, and we've put a generous assortment of our favorites (and soon to be hers) in an organic cotton Gaiam tote bag. Includes Creamy Cleanser, lavender-scented Wave Gel Dishwasher Liquid, WaveJet Rinse Aid and recycled bathroom tissue. No gift wrapping required — just stick a bow on it and you have a sure-to-please gift.
No more chemical-filled dryer sheets! These PVC-free dryer balls fluff and de-static as clothes dry. Use them again and again for easy wash-and-wear results. Add an essential oil-infused lavender fragrance stick for gently-scented, wrinkle-free clothes. Learn more about earth-smart alternatives to traditional dryer sheets.
This is the year to give composting a spin, no matter where you live! Our stylishly simple composting essentials turn kitchen trash into gardening gold. Composting turns everyday kitchen waste — like coffee grounds, egg shells and fruit and veggie scraps — into fabulous food for your garden and cuts landfill waste by 25%. We've found the perfect products to make composting fun and easy for your gardening goddess! Learn how simple composting can be!
Spin your way to faster, beautiful compost in just one month. Our spinning composter is perfect for city-dwelling container gardeners as well as suburban eco-queens with two green thumbs!
An indoor composter that can handle it all, including meat, fish and dairy. This amazing "hot" composter creates nutrient-rich goodness for your garden every two weeks.
The perfect gift to streamline and simplify composting. Just plunk this bucket under the sink or on the kitchen counter and collect compost throughout the day. The activated-carbon filter keeps odors at bay.
Stop wasting (and paying for) electricity you don't use. This is every Green Queen's must-have gadget! Household electronics draw electricity all day, even when they're off. Slick sensors in this power strip can tell when electronics aren't in use, saving up to 72% of the energy they draw. Learn more about other easy, low-cost ways to go green.
The Yoga Lover
Need a thoughtful gift for someone on your list who's been wanting to try yoga? Check! Know an experienced yogi? Infuse their practice with new energy! Anyone who'd love some on-the-go or eco-friendly gear? We've got it! Gaiam really is your one-stop shopping spot for everything yoga.
Now she can achieve harmony with Mother Earth while reaching harmony within. Gaiam has all the latest innovations in green yoga accessories that are gentle on the planet.
These super-light yet super-tough yoga blocks are naturally grippy and feel fabulously tactile; they're made from sustainably-harvested natural cork. Pair them with our eco-friendly yoga straps woven of durable, easy-to-adjust and 100% organic cotton.
Your yogi will love the feel of yoga expert Rodney Yee's favorite new eco-friendly yoga mat from Gaiam, made with a clever blend of natural rubber and recycled materials. Pair it with our 100% hemp yoga mat sling for easy, earth-smart portability.
For the Yoga Beginner
Give the gift of health, the gift of inner peace, the gift of strength. These yoga gifts are ideal for the people on your list who have been talking about trying yoga for years but are intimidated or don't know where to start. Our yoga experts make it fun and easy to get started.
Our Yoga DVD Kit includes five of our most popular any-level yoga DVDs in one convenient kit, including A.M. Yoga, Power Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. And our Beginners Kit comes with everything they need to get started, including props and Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners DVD, a yoga mat, block and a strap.
 Ideal for every beginner — no props required. Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman guide the simplest, gentlest start to a new yoga practice using only the floor and a standard chair. Includes wonderful restorative poses like the one in this clip from the DVD: Relaxation Pose with an Extra Ahhh Factor
For Yoga on the Go
No matter how committed your loved one is to their yoga practice, some days it's just impossible to get to the studio. These gifts are perfect for on-the-fly, on-the-go or stuck-at-home yoga practice. Whether traveling or just in for the day, these tools make it easy to keep a yoga practice going.
Your favorite yogi can't make it to class? Bring leading yoga teachers to her. Renowned yoga instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman have developed an online, self-paced program with nine hour-long online videos, step-by-step instructions, plus downloadable yoga and meditation audio-casts and more. Learn more about this exclusive at-home program.
No mat? No problem! If your favorite yogi is often away from home, these no-slip socks combine toe-wiggling freedom with slip-free security.
The must-have travel accessory for every yogi! It rolls up teeny-tiny and slips easily into a carry-on for go-anywhere practice.
The Worldly Giver
When you give fair trade gifts, you help preserve native arts and improve quality of life of artisans, families and communities. Everyone on your list will cherish these gorgeous, artisanal gifts that make a real difference in the world.
Cuddly comfort doesn't get more luxurious than this — hand-quilted velvet on one side, sumptuous silk on the other. Together, the throw and shams give any room a splash of snuggle-right-in, sumptuous warmth. Created by Au Lac artisans in Van Phuc, a famed Vietnamese weaving district.
She's a little bit pop art, he's a little bit Zen? We have the perfect gift! This set of four silkscreen prints features a serene yet decidedly modern Buddha on an elegantly textured jacquard silk. Produced by Vietnamese fair trade artisans using a 500-year-old technique.
The perfect hostess gift! Dress up a bottle of fine wine with these adorable silk kimono bottle covers. Handmade in Vietnam by women to supplement their rice farming income, these lovely miniature kimonos are made of brocade silk and details with cotton piping.
She'll love the adorable style, inspiring message and soft organic cotton. You'll both love the fact that 10% of net sales for every Thoughtful Tee goes directly to select nonprofits — a fashionable, eco-friendly gift that gives back and does good.
She'll love the super-soft feel of this handmade silk scarf. In beautiful bronze and lovely lavender, this crinkly-cute scarf was handwoven and hand-dyed by Vietnamese fair trade artisans with Au Lac Designs and adds a dash of color to any outfit.
Fair Trade Jewelry
When you give the gift of fair trade jewelry, you give so much: a one-of-a-kind piece of art, an eye-catching conversation piece with a deep connection to another culture, and, most importantly, you give a traditional artisan somewhere in the world a chance to create a sustainable business and opportunities for their own family.
Chic, radiant and created by women in India who earn a fair wage and get assistance with education through Tara Projects. Read how Tara Projects and fair trade turned life around for one family in India.
A truly unique piece of eastern imagery, this Japanese-inspired silver koi pendant on waxed cotton strands was created by HOPE, fair fashion in action, a fair trade group.
The Eco-Deco Enthusiast
When does a house become a home? When it reflects the personal tastes and passions of those who live there. We especially love these six gifts for the eco-home goddesses in your life who are always on the hunt for just the right "green" home furnishings to add warmth and beauty that's also kind to the planet.
A gorgeous accent for any room, straight from Mother Nature. This decorative vase is crafted from sustainably harvested mango tree limbs from northern Thailand. Lovely on its own or filled with dried boughs.
Give the gift of blissful sleep with these super-soft organic cotton flannel sheet sets. The vintage pinecone print is a nod to a more peaceful era, adding a touch of snuggly whimsy. We even have a matching vintage pinecone robe that is perfect for wintery days and nights.
Warm up the cocoa and throw another log on the fire! Our organic cotton fireside blankets and throws are cashmere-soft and delightfully plush. Made with 100% pure organic cotton in 10 beautiful low-impact hues.
A truly one-of-a-kind work of art with an inspiring story. Fair trade Haitian artisans take clean oil drums and flatten them into a "canvas," draw a pattern in chalk and then hand chisel and hammer these intricate sculptures, which then signed and Lacquer-finished for indoor or outdoor use.
Our customers rave about these very thick extra soft towels. Spa-quality yet earth-friendly, our Thick & Thirsty towels have a pure, silky, cottony feel and come in a rainbow of low eco-impact colors. Best of all, they get softer with every washing.
Fair trade, all-weather and made from reclaimed soda bottles? What's not to love? With an exotic Turkish pattern, this reversible all-weather floor mat looks great inside and out, and can stand up to the heaviest of food traffic.
The Gadget Guy
For your guys who can't live without the latest, lightest, greenest or smartest gadgetry. These handy techno-gifts keep him prepared for every emergency, adventure and project — and equipped for everyday tasks. He'll love these coolest new finds in high-tech, low-consumption green gear.
Perfect for the outdoorsy and prepared-for-anything gadget guy. This go-everywhere solar charger combines a powerful lithium battery with a built-in PV cell to charge cell phones, MP3 players and even digital cameras. Works sunup to sundown by storing eco-juice — a gearhead must-have!
Camping just got greener. This warm, lightweight and dye-free three-season Thermarest® pad is wrapped in sustainable bamboo fabric so he can rest in comfort and good conscience. A Backpacker and Outdoor magazine Gear of the Year award winner. Made in a carbon-neutral facility.
As seen on Oprah! Perfect for camping, backyard barbeques and everyday "green" cuisine, our portable solar oven is light yet rugged and cooks up gorgeous grub quickly and easily. He'll find a million and one uses for this easy-to-use eco-oven. Solar cooking is "hot"! Learn more and get recipes.
With this all-in-one power station, he'll be ready for anything. Dead battery? Done. Flat tire? Done. Emergency power needed for tools or TVs? Done. This baby even has an LED lamp. Quick and easy power for everyday-outdoor and just-in-case needs.
For your extreme gadget man, this super-bright flashlight is O-ring sealed for first-rate water resistance and has an anodized aluminum shell that won't let you down. With just two AAs, he gets over 50,000-hours of Luxeon III LED illumination.
There is no more accurate weather forecast than one straight from NOAA. Put the power of precision forecasting in the palm of his hand with our rugged weatherband radio. He'll want it for emergencies, but he'll use it every day! Lightweight enough to go on hikes, bikes and vacations.
Oprah loves this, and he will too! Whether he's off the grid or super plugged in, he'll love this creative innovation that generates wattage while he works out. Your gadget guy can generate over 500 watts of "green" power just by pedaling.
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