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Yoga Studio Gift Guide: Mats, Bags, Accessories & Light Layers From Alo and Beyond Yoga
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items Gift for the yogi who already has leggings: this guide covers Alo mats and a mat bag, plus accessories and light layers from Alo and Beyond Yoga. It suits the person who hits class a few times a week and likes gear that looks as good as it works. Pai...
A full-size mat like this suits anyone who wants steady cushion and grip for regular studio classes. I like that the black keeps it understated and easy to match with any gear. Wipe it down after each session.
Alo Yoga Warrior Mat
Carry this if your gear list includes a mat, a towel and a bottle. I'd choose a utility mat bag so everything travels in one place and you aren't juggling armfuls on the way into class.
Alo Yoga Utility Mat Bag
Skip the disposable bottle at class. I think a sturdy black bottle that matches the rest of the kit makes an easy gift, and it rides along with the mat bag just fine.
Alo Yoga Water Bottle
Walking or commuting to the studio? Go with the lightweight version, because I find a lighter mat is much easier to carry. It also pairs well with the standard Warrior if you want one for home and one for the road.
Alo Yoga Lightweight Warrior Mat
Spritz it on the mat before class and wipe clean afterward. I'd call it the cheap add-on, at $18, that makes a mat gift feel finished.
Alo Yoga Total Refresh Mat Spray
Lay this over the mat for hot or sweaty classes, since a no-slip towel helps keep hands and feet from sliding. I like it as a gift for someone who already owns a mat.
Alo Yoga Grounded No-Slip Towel
Keep a hand towel within reach at the front of the mat for quick wipes between flows. I like black for hiding wear, and it is a low-key piece to tuck into a gift bundle.
Alo Yoga Performance No Sweat Hand Towel
Blocks bring the floor closer in seated and standing poses, which makes me a fan for newer students. Bundle it with a mat for a thoughtful starter set.
Alo Yoga Uplifting Yoga Block
A strap is the quiet helper for hamstring stretches and shoulder openers. I think it is the most overlooked piece in a yoga kit, and it packs flat next to the mat.
Alo Yoga Duality Yoga Strap
Half-crew height keeps ankles covered on cooler studio floors, and I like the clean white and black look with dark leggings. It is a small gift that gets used constantly.
Alo Yoga Half-Crew Throwback Sock
I slip these on for the walk out after class. The scrunch style in espresso feels softer and warmer-toned than my black and white pair, and it's my go-to second pair since I practically live in my studio socks.
Alo Yoga Scrunch Sock
Barre classes usually call for a sock with grip, so this is the one for a barre regular. Skip it for someone who only does mat yoga, since I think the other socks here fit them better.
Alo Yoga Throwback Barre Sock
For sweaty flows, a performance headband keeps hair off your face without fuss. I like black because it goes with every top and hides studio wear.
Alo Yoga Performance Conquer Headband
Hair ties disappear constantly, so I think a six-pack is the smartest stocking stuffer for $24. Black goes with everything and lives happily on a wrist.
Alo Yoga Untangled Hair Tie 6-Pack
A claw clip handles the post-class hair-up moment in seconds. I like the black and white outline for a modern look that goes from studio to coffee.
Alo Yoga Outline Claw Clip
Throw this over a tank on the walk into the studio. I like the Spacedye look for its heathered, streaky color, and it works as a light layer in the cooler months.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye High Definition Jacket
Zip it up between savasana and the drive home. I like a clean zip jacket for that cooler moment after class, and it looks sharp over a plain tank.
Beyond Yoga Unity Zip Jacket
Fleece is the cozy pick for stepping out into cold air. I like the double zip because you can open it at the neck or hem if you warm up, and it makes a good gift for a cold-weather regular.
Beyond Yoga LuxeFleece 2.0 Double Zip Jacket
Waffle texture is the comfy lounge angle: wear it to the studio and then home for the rest day. I like it for someone who values cozy over sleek.
Beyond Yoga Rest Day Waffle Hooded Jacket
Wear it on its own for a hot class or layer it under a jacket when it's chilly. I find a fitted tank easy to repeat, and the Featherweight name points to a light feel.
Beyond Yoga Featherweight Rebalance Tank
A long sleeve crew is the base layer for cooler mornings. I like it under a zip jacket for light warmth without bulk, and it works just as well for coffee after class.
Beyond Yoga Featherweight Select Long Sleeve Crew
A fitted cardigan is the cover-up for heading to coffee after class. I like that it looks a little dressier than a hoodie while staying soft and easy to wear.
Beyond Yoga LuxeLayer Fitted Cardigan
Treat this as the dressy gift for off-mat days. I think the V-neck pairs well with relaxed trousers or leggings, and at $198 it is a true splurge for someone special.
Beyond Yoga Wool-Cashmere V-Neck Sweater