2021 Holiday Wellness Gift Guide
I pride myself on being a world class gift giver (I make my mother cry every year, I’m that good).
The best ones are experiential and sentimental, but sometimes the gifts that make your person feel pampered and seen are just as impactful. Here are a few of my favorite things lately that I’ve either gifted myself and become obsessed with or to a loved one to rave reviews.
Tap the photos below to shop, or scroll down for my thoughts on each item, and happy holiday hunting!
Fitness Gifts
I mean, obviously, right? Gift a month, multiple months, or a year of membership to Helen Phelan Studio and they’ll think of you every single time they hit the mat. The Gratitude sale starts Nov 24-Dec 8th, so to take advantage, email me at hi@helenphelanstudio.com for 50% off the annual On Demand Essentials Membership and code: for 50% off the All Access membership (and gift yourself a membership, while you’re at it!).
I am truly a convert to online fitness, but I recognize it can be overwhelming and tricky to do on demand workouts if you’re not sure you’re doing things correctly, which is why periodic (or regular!) check ins are so great. Whether you or a loved one is going through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, rehabilitating an injury or training for a specific goal, or just needs a trained eye on their form, a 1:1 session is a gift that will make a huge impact on their daily practice. To gift one single virtual session click here, to gift a package of 5 virtual sessions click here!
Manduka Pro Mat (6mm)
This is my all time. all around favorite mat (and I have a collection)- it’s on the pricier side but I’ve had mine for 3 years, I use it with my 1:1 clients and to film HPS workouts and it still looks brand new (I never wear sneakers on it though). It’s a bit heavy, so it’s not what I’d use to commute with, but for home use that’s a good thing. It’s thick enough that I can do articulation (think rolling like a ball) kneeling, and side lying without discomfort (I mean, as comfy as pilates gets!).
Manduka X Mat (5mm)
This one is slightly lighter/thinner if you need to be able to travel with your mat, but has the same great grip as the Pro (it’s also almost half the price!)— still, if you plan on mainly using it at home, I recommend investing in the Pro because you’ll have it forever!
More Fitness Gifts
If you’re looking to gift some at home fitness equipment, check out this round up of my personally tested and loved props for intensifying HPS workouts!
Self Care Gifts
You know what they say about hot girls— we all have tummy troubles.
I turned 30 and I became a robe girl. I love my terry cloth one for every day, but this linen one makes me feel like I could be the type of woman who makes her own soap, you know? (HELEN10 for 10% off!)
More Self Care Gifts: Sleep Gifts and Menstruator Must Haves
Fashion Gifts
This def has a summery vibe to it, but I layer a J.Crew tissue turtleneck underneath for winter and I can’t wait to live in it in the spring. Meaghan Markle has also been photographed in this dress and I can’t say that did not impact my decision making.
When I’m not on a break from my Apple Watch, this band makes me feel less like the cheugy millennial that I am because it helps the watch blend in with my non spandex outfits.
Home Gifts
Custom Weaving + Natal Chart Reading By Owyn Marisol Ruck
If you came to the 2021 Fall Retreat, you met Owyn, one of our lovely hosts/chefs/healers. She’s a gifted textile artist and this season she’s taking commissions for custom pieces using your natal chart as inspiration and she’ll be donating 15% of sales to Roots Unbound , an abolition-based therapeutic horticulture organization in NYC, whose projects provide funds and fresh food choices to those incarcerated in NY state. You can also book a weekend away for yourself at her retreat center, Succurro .
I cannot work from home without a clean desk and a fancy candle— sorry, just can’t! These are my 3 all time favorite scents (I don’t like the smell of weed at all, but I promise the Kush candle is SO GOOD).
I have these in white, but for some reason I can’t stop staring at the cinnamon colored ones!
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