Every year, Elevated Existence editors pick their favorite gift ideas to spread spirituality, love and inspiration to others.
We are excited to announce our 2016 picks, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, home products, yoga products, and more.
And be sure to check out the BuddhiBox below, which is offering a 10 percent coupon to Elevated Existence readers!
Happy Holidays!
Posie Turner Mantra Socks
Offering a touch of inspiration for your feet, these Posie Turner socks feature modern-day mantras. Available for both men and women, they offer messages, such as “I Am Spirit,” “Expect Miracles,” “Namaste” and “Infinite Love.” They can be purchased individually or as a customized box set. www.posieturner.com; $16.50 each, or $54 for box set.
E.Shaw Jewels Wrap Bracelets
Since these are one long strand with a strong magnetic clasp, approximately 33 inches long, they can be worn as a five-strand wrap bracelet or a necklace. They feature a variety of gemstones in a choice of colors, including Sparkling Citrine, with citrine, pyrite and black spinel; and Clear Sky, with turquoise, labradorite, moonstone and chalcedony in sterling silver. www.eshawjewels.com; $125.
CHAK-WRAPS OM Leather Bracelet
Choose from 14 colors of Portuguese leather, many corresponding with the chakra system, these bracelets measure less than a ½ wide with a magnetic rectangle clasp. The letters are pewter-plated with 99.9 percent sterling silver, and are free of lead, nickel and cadmium. www.liveaha.com; $45.99 – $52.99.
Choose Love Bracelet
Handmade in the United States, the Choose Love bracelet is the perfect reminder for the wearer and those around them to remember love triumphs over fear, and we have the choice to choose it. Available in sterling silver, 18K gold filled, 14K white gold and 14K rose gold, the bracelet chain lengths range from 5½ to 9½ inches. They can also be customized with a different message or name. www.bonnievent.com; $50.
Effie Handmade Yoga Mat Bags
Choose from a variety of graphic prints or solid colors, these yoga bags are handmade and fit most standard yoga mats — specifically yoga mats up to 26 inches wide and a 5-inch rolled up diameter. www.effiehandmade.com; $44.
Aurorae Printed Yoga Mats
Made with eco-friendly patented PER (polymer environmental resin), which is free from toxins, including phthalates, phenols, PAHS, latex, silicone and rubber, these yoga mats are available in a variety of prints, and measure 72 inches long, 24 inches wide and 5mm thick. Each purchase includes a free non-slip rosin bag. www.auroraeyoga.com; $39.95.
Hugger Mugger Meditation Cushion
Handmade in the USA, these v-shaped meditation cushions feature a cotton cover with organic buckwheat filling. The slanted shape promotes healthy sitting posture and allows for the feet to be closer in a cross-legged position, and the filling conforms to the body. It also has a convenient handle for carrying. www.huggermugger.com; $64.95.
BuddhiBox
With monthly or yearly subscriptions available in the U.S., Canada and Austria, BuddhiBox delivers full-size yoga products in different categories, including fitness, skincare and fragrance. NOTE: The company is offering Elevated Existence readers 10 percent off all new subscriptions with the code “elevated.” www.buddhiboxes.com; Monthly, $34.99 plus shipping; Yearly, $432 for U.S. and $575.30 for Canada.
Natural Life Mug & Cozy Socks Set
This boxed set is available in two options, both featuring a pair of cozy socks and a 16-ounce mug with a message. The set with the light blue socks has a mug that reads “You Make My Heart Happy,” and the set with the burgundy socks offers a mug that reads, “You Make the World a Better Place.” www.naturallife.com; $25.
Meddy Teddy
Meet Meddy Teddy, the yoga posable and mindfulness bear. Created to help parents teach kids yoga and mindfulness, he comes with a pair of white yoga paints, but there are additional legging options available for purchase. Whether sitting in lotus position or moving into a variety of yoga poses, this teddy will put a smile on your face and bring peace to your heart. www.meddyteddy.com; $29.95.
Inspirational Jute Entertaining Collection
Made of 100 percent natural jute and bamboo, this collection features placemats, napkin rings and coasters — each with a mindful word, such as Peaceful, Cherish, Grateful and Abundant. Each is sold as a set of four. www.greatusefulstuff.com; $15 – $24.99.
Believe You Can Wall Art
Handcrafted from steel oil drums, this Believe You Can, Haitian Metal Wall Art measures 16 inches by 13 inches, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is made by artisans of Croix des Bouquets, located eight miles northeast of Haiti’s capital, and features the inspirational message “Believe You Can & You’re Halfway There.” www.snazzybazaar.com; $88.
PiLLove Talk Pillowcases
This line of custom designed pillowcases offer inspirational, empowering words, prayers and messages. They are handmade with an eco-friendly process, using 100 percent cotton, a sateen weave, satin trim and vegetable inks. Choose from a variety of messages, including “I Am Love, Powerful, Healed & Healthy, Blessed,” “I Am More Powerful Than Any Circumstance” and “I Am Grateful.” www.etsy.com/shop/PiLLoveTalk; $19.95.
SunKissed “Shift Happens” Space Clearing Kit
Are you ready to clear the energy and create a sacred space in your home or office? This kit combines feng shui philosophy, energy healing medicine and ancient spiritual ceremony, featuring a Palo Santo Incense/Smudge Stick imported from the Amazon rainforest. When burned, it cleanses the air of impurities and negative energy. The kit also includes an Abalone Shell to house the sticks since its non-flammable, and amethyst crystal, which is a clearing and elevating stone. www.sunkissedhealth.com; $29.95.
Everything Is Possible Plaque
This reversible pewter plaque features the words “Everything is Possible” and the Italian translation “Tutto E Possible,” which translates to “All is Possible.” It measures 5.75 inches by 1.5 inches, and is handcrafted in Nova Scotia. www.unoallavolta.com; $32.
Cozychic Covered in Prayer Throw
Created by Barefoot Dreams founder Annette Cook after her fight against cancer, this Covered in Prayer throw collection is available in a variety of colors, each with a spiritual message, sewn into it, such as “Faith in Prayer” “Trust the Journey” or “Bless This Life.” They measure 54 inches by 72 inches, and are 100 percent polyester microfiber. For each purchase, a percentage of the proceeds go to The Wunder Project to discover a cure for colon cancer. www.barefootdreams.com; $250.
Nicobella Vegan Organic Chocolate Sampler
Made with coconut oil instead of cream, and whole organic foods instead of flavoring, each item in this sample offers 75 percent organic dark chocolate. Each sampler includes a six-piece variety box of truffles (blueberry almond, ginger green tea, pumpkin chai, pure cocoa bliss, walnut flaxseed and sunflower butter banana) and a three-pack of coconut, maple nut and omega munch. www.nicobellaorganics.com; $31.95.
Ayurvedic Dosha Pops
Based on the three doshas of ayurvedic medicine — vata, pitta and kapha — these lollipops combine ingredients that work together to balance a person’s particular dosha energy. The herbal tea recipes blend different botanical flavors and Ayurvedic spices, such as Head over Hibiscus and Chai me Up, Mytea Pomegranate and Cinnamon Shan-tea, and are available in single flavor packs of six or as an assorted flavor pack. www.doshapops.com; $15.
Banish Kit
It started with acne and acne scars for Banish founder Daisy, and she found combining a cosmetic tool with a vitamin C serum worked better than anything else she had used over the years. Now she is offering her natural products and solutions to others, and this banish kit, featuring the Banisher tool and vitamin c serum (made fresh to order) can help with acne, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles and stretch marks. www.banishacnescars.com; $75.
Wellness Tribe Box
Combining a variety of natural beauty products, superfood snacks and healthy lifestyle items, the Wellness Tribe box delivers products to nourish the mind, body and spirit each month, with five to eight products that are natural, non-GMO, organic and eco-friendly. www.wellnesstribe.com; $39.95/per month or $420 yearly.