Spin Zone
Picture it: a hardcore, sweat-intensive, calorie-scorching cardio workout delivered to the comfort of your living room. This patented Peloton bike comes equipped with a touch screen for interactive on-demand classes with top trainers. Users choose difficulty and length, plus get live feedback. Bikes measure RPMs, calories and more. $1,995 plus $39 a month subscription; pelotoncycle.com
Deep Soak
While a body in motion tends to stay in motion, any trainer worth her weight in protein powder will tell you: rest and restoration are just as important as work when it comes to taking care of your body. Enter Aura Cacia’s Body Soaks, a recuperative blend of marine salts, clays, organic powders and essential oils, designed to enhance healing in both mind and body in four varieties—Recover, Cleanse, Clear, Soothe. $15; auracacia.com
Out of Sight
Finding that absolute restorative savasana, even for the most practiced yoginis, can be a challenge. Invite a deeper level of relaxation with the all-natural, aromatic Manduka inSight Pillow. Filled with lavender oil, organic barley, flax seed, lemon balm and orris root, the silky contoured, bamboo eye pillow promotes serenity. There’s even a closure to place over the third eye to deepen tranquility and enhance a meditative state. $32; manduka.com
For the People
With funky designs, smooth fits and chafe-free finishes, it’s no wonder the newest entrant to the yoga pants game—Yoga Democracy—is on the wish list of your favorite yoginis. The limited edition designs don’t snag, fade or bleed, and are made in the U.S. from up to 12 recycled bottles with a zero-water dye process.The new full-length Butterfly Leggings are especially smile-inducing. $75; yogademocracy.com
Athleisure
Made of Alternative Apparel’s marquee eco jersey, a sustainable blend of cotton and recycled polyester with non-toxic low-impact dyes, the comfy No Limit Pants may be too pretty to sweat in, but they do have moisture-wicking properties for those who just want to wear them to work out. $78; alternativeapparel.com
Let the Road Rise
Its name may have you singing Jimmy Hendrix, but its ultra gripping properties and added cushioning will have your loved ones saying “namaste” when they try the new Kiss the Sky Black Oval Mat. Designed with performance in mind—there’s no slippage, the rounded corners don’t curl, and more—these longer than average yoga mats, created by the yoga instructor to the U.S. Senate, are made in the USA from 100 percent recycled rubber. $79; gokissthesky.com
Cool It Now
These chic bottles from S’well will entice anyone away from ever buying a plastic bottle on the fly again. Made of 18/8 stainless steel, the nifty and pretty bottles keep liquids cool for a whopping 24 hours, hot beverages for 12. A portion of proceeds from all bottles go to UNICEF clean water programs. And the fashionable wood design plants a tree for every purchase. From $25; swellbottle.com
Put It In Reverse
This cute—and reversible—Novara Minnehaha Insulated Bike Skirt by REI is perfect over leggings, to add an extra layer of warmth, and a lot of style. With a hidden zip pocket and reflective trim for added visibility. $70; rei.com
Deep Cover
The lightweight Patagonia Women’s Dual Aspect Hoody can be seamlessly layered to insulate and retain warmth without overheating. The breathable, patented Polartec is constructed of up to 96 percent recycled materials. The waterproof, slim fit is more stylish than your usual bulky foul-weather gear and the hood fits snugly under a ski helmet. $249; patagonia.com
Base Layer
The new Merino Air Base Layer by Patagonia is made of merino wool raised using regenerative agricultural practices that reverse environmental damage and recycled polyester yarns for a base layer that is warm, lightweight and naturally fights odors. As with all Patagonia products, a percentage of proceeds give back to global environmental initiatives. From $129; patagonia.com
On the Level
We all know how unhealthy it is to sit all day, and here’s an antidote: The Level, by FluidStance, which looks kind of like a skateboard, is handmade from bamboo and other upcycled materials, and keeps you gently in motion while you’re at your standing desk, raising your heart rate by 15 percent. All products give back to First Descents, which provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults affected by cancer. $429; fluidstance.com
House of Marley Headphones
Made with earth-friendly materials like FSC-certified woods and eco-plastics, these cool inner-ear headphones (in several styles and colors) offer great sound and useful features like one-button mics and tangle-free cords. Proceeds help support the charitable efforts of the 1Love organization, founded by Bob Marley’s family. From $10; thehouseofmarley.com
Watch It
Techies and fitness fans alike will swoon over the latest wearable from Motorola: The Moto 360 Sport with GPS has all the Android operating bells and whistles delivered straight to your wrist, plus you can play music without your phone in tow. Standard in this model is the MotoBody app, an interactive healthy lifestyle feature that tracks calories burned and consumed, physical activity, and even gives fitness tips. The GPS function is perfect for runners, cyclists and hikers. $300; motorola.com
Gifts that Keep Giving
Wellness Warrior
Give a gift sponsorship to wellnesswarrior.org, a nonprofit with a rocking website, founded by the original wellness warrior, Deborah Szekely, founder of Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door, to educate and create policy change at a state and federal level to help us all live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. $50 and up; wellnesswarrior.org
