YOUR ULTIMATE WELLBEING CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
The festive season is here and we can’t wait to share our favourite wellbeing gifts for your loved ones (or ideas if anyone asks you what you want!). This year we decided to pop our favourite gift ideas under our four B+G pillars of wellbeing - Move, Nourish, Care and Nature plus our ultimate B+G wellness gifts. We hope it inspires you - don’t forget that you can make the most of exclusive discounts you get on our favourite brands as a Balance + Glo Member (Become a Member Today >>)
MOVE
Whether it’s on a yoga mat, with a dumbbell or a run , we share some of our favourite wellbeing gifts to inspire the yogi and fitness lovers in your life.
One Happy Yogi Yoga Mat | £34.50 (currently on sale)
Our whole team love these mats!! One Happy Yogi produce the most beautiful quality, well cushioned, planet friendly yoga mats, and they are based here on the Isle of Wight.
For 15% discount at One Happy Yogi use code BALANCE&GLO15
Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World | £24.99
Give your runner some serious running inspiration, with 50 of the world's greatest running routes - plus a further 150 courses around the globe.
Each run is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - to help you plan the perfect trip. Suggestions for similar runs around the world are also included.
RAB Knitted Running Headband | £18
Co-founder Evelyn is never found without her running headband during the winter months or when she’s on one of her adventures. An extra layer of warmth and comfort in chilly or windy weather all year round, this knitted headband is lined with fleece to keep your ears cosy. Made with 100% recycled fabric, it’s ideal for all mountain adventure and everything in between.
NOURISH
Delicious ideas for aspiring chefs and food lovers. From recipe books to yummy foodie hampers.
Sunday’s Cookbook by Sophie Goodwin | £11 (currently on sale )
A collection of fresh, modern recipes to celebrate that Sunday feeling through brunches, feasts, long lunches and quiet evenings. Every recipe is designed to be irresistibly tasty and easy to make, with step-by-step tips on how to get several dishes out at the same time plus batch-cooking amazing toppings that can pep up lots of other meals.
Whichever way you Sunday, it's the perfect day for cooking and eating and feeling present –We will be taking lots of inspiration for cosy winter recipes from this one!
The Coffee and Tea Lovers Box from SALT Cowes
Containing a full size bag of island roasted Jaspers Coffee , handmade earthenware espresso cups and delicious chocolate all wrapped up in a gorgeous recycled box and topped with gingahm ribbon. A complete present in one!
They also have a Tea Lovers Box for the tea loving friends and family out there and if you drop SALT Cowes a line or DM they can create gift hampers of your choosing!!
Recipe Journal from Better Day Studio | £19.99
Create a Recipe Book with your favourite recipes, with our luxury recipe journal that includes templates for 50 recipes.
The perfect kitchen addition (or gift!) for anyone who loves or is learning to cook. Our 'From My Kitchen Recipe Book' is a beautifully designed luxurious notebook to help keep all your favourite recipes in one place.
CARE
From sleep aids to skincare, any gift that provides some much-needed relaxation or encourages the forming of healthy new habits is guaranteed to go down a treat with someone who could really do with some TLC.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 75ml | £21
A spritz of this spray on a pillow will guarantee a good night’s sleep. The award-winning formula is made with an aromatherapeutic superblend of lavender, vetivert and camomile, and promotes instant feelings of calm.
Nuture Soy Wax Candle from Wight Apothecary | £17.50
A scent that we’ve used for our recent events and retreats from the wonderful island based Wight Apothecary. Nurture is a delightful blend of Ylang Ylang, Benzoin, Lemon, Lavender, Patchouli and Rosewood essential oils formulated to stimulate and encourage your being. This gorgeous exotic and uplifting blend arouses your senses and envelops them in an strong aromatic embrace that is both deeply comforting, calming and fortifying for the soul. We love it!
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Warm Cedarwood & Frankincense 200ml | £25.50 (currently on sale)
Cleanse & Polish is a staple for Co -founder Jenny and now you can Elevate a cleansing routine with the elegant aroma of warm cedarwood essential oil, offset by the sparkling richness of wild-harvested frankincense. This beautiful gift set from Liz Earle is the ultimate skincare gift for the loved ones in your life. Don’t forget that as a member you can receive 15% off full price Liz Earle products. Just quote CCBALANCE&GLO15 when purchasing online.
Nature
As island dwellers, being close to nature and soaking up all it’s benefits is nestled deep within us as a team. Find the perfect gift for a great friend or family member who loves the great outdoors on this list of our favourite wellbeing inspired gifts for nature lovers below - whether it’s sea based or land based, we’ve got it covered.
Rapanui Dry Changing Robe | £150
The ultimate neccessity for island living and any cold water dipper, swimmer or surfer! he Shorebreak Changing Robe is the culmination of years of design innovation. A high-performing piece of gear for swimmers and surfers, underpinned by world-leading sustainability that's free from plastic and PFCs. The world's first water-resistant changing robe designed to be remade, powered by renewable energy.
Winter Swimming : The Nordic Way to a Happier and Healthier Life by Dr Susanna Soberg | £25
Danish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg leads you in step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism and mental health too. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health.
Plantsmith Houseplant Care Gift Cracker | £14.99
Essential Houseplant Care Set in a bespoke gifting cracker contains a 100ml bottle of Fortifying Houseplant Feed & Tonic and a 100ml bottle of Perfecting Houseplant Care Mist. Everything a budding indoor gardener needs to keep their houseplants thriving. We need this for the studio - coming to a team member for xmas!! All ingredients are 100% vegan with no animal ingredients or by-products and all of our oils are Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free
The Ultimate Balance + Glo Gifts
You can also come straight to us for your Christmas gifts. Below is a selection what we have to offer, from some B+G Merch to Memberships and Retreats - there is something for everyone (or give those loved ones a hint!) and you can see more on our Gift page.
Sweat + Stretch 2024 Event | From £20
Get ready to RESET your body and mind as you SWEAT + STRETCH this New Year with the Balance and Glo team. We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting 2 in-person fitness events at the beautiful Isle of Wight Pilates Studio. Each session will start with a full body conditioning workout followed by a mobility flow. All against a backdrop of feel good tunes. Post session, you’ll hydrate with fresh juices and refuel with healthy snacks. Mix and connect with other members of our community, and welcome in the new year by prioritising YOU.
3 month gift membership | £30 (RRP £45)
Give the gift of self-care this Christmas with a three month gift membership with an EXCLUSIVE festive discount. This is perfect for the yogi, fitness lover in your life or maybe the friend that needs a little time for themselves this Christmas.
Membership includes +700 on demand yoga and exercise classes including strength training, pilates and barre with top instructors , +150 Recipes with new recipes added each week, Monthly meal plans and nutrition guides to support your wellbeing and SO much more.
Balance + Glo Jumpers | £30
Our Balance + Glo Jumpers are perfect for wearing pre-class, popping on for savasana, or enjoying an island inspired adventure! They are made from organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Shop our jumpers here.
Spring Wellbeing Retreat April 2024 | Rooms from £725
Staying at the award-winning East Afton Farmhouse on the Isle of Wight, our Spring retreat aims to give you a unique slice of island life, while nourishing your body through movement and food, and connecting with the power of nature.
Be treated to daily energising and relaxing yoga sessions, strength building fitness, coastal walks, massage treatments and water based activities (optional & weather dependent!) - with free time to explore the local area or simply unwind and enjoy some time out.