When it comes to men, choosing a gift can prove to be quite a challenging task. And on top of that, when it comes to men who are ethically conscious and on the path to exploring spirituality and mindfulness, the task can be even more complicated.
For this reason, we have already compiled a list of 33 gifts for Men working on their Mental, Physical & Spiritual Health. This article, however, goes even further to save you the hassle of finding gifts that especially cater to men who are interested in meditation. These gifts are sustainable, produced ethically, and are in tune with the value system of our Good for Men readers.
Gifts, without any doubt, have a language of their own.
The choice of a gift, timing, occasion, presentation- all of these factors determine its importance and worth. Gift exchawnge has existed for almost as long as humans as social beings have existed. It is not only an important part of forming and maintaining social bonds but also a non-verbal means of saying things. For instance, the words ‘I love you’, when spoken too often, start to lose their essence. Hence, human beings have found ways to express love by gifting chocolates, roses, jewelry, and so on.
Similarly, while choosing an appropriate meditation gift for the men in our lives, pertaining to ethical standards and qualities, we give out a message which says that we care for your spirit as much as we care for your physical body.
Keep reading to find out more about the best meditation gifts for amateurs, enthusiasts, and pros.
Meditation Gifts for Amateurs
If you’re looking for a meditation gift for an amateur, who has just set out on his spiritual journey, or seems to be keenly interested in the power of the mind, this part is for you. The list below has several gift ideas that are produced ethically, are sustainable, and are environment friendly. Moreover, these gifts will provide a little nudge to the giftee to learn more about mindfulness and explore the spiritual wonders that life has to offer. Let’s dive right in:
Meditation Books: Top 3 Picks
Starting a meditation journey and making the most of it can benefit from a lot of new knowledge and research into the different meditation techniques, teachings, and just the right dose of motivation.
After all, mindfulness and meditation are all about self-awareness, consciousness, and finding peace first with your own self and then with the world around you. Below are some of the books that can serve as tools for creating a sense of calm and taking that first step.
The Miracle of Mindfulness- by Thích Nhất Hạnh
This book is a must-have for anyone looking for an introduction to meditation. It is written by the Zen expert Thích Nhất Hạnh and is regarded as one of the most celebrated classic guides to meditation. This perfect gift for your budding meditator can be bought for as little as £11.00. Buy it now from wordery.com, an ethical online bookstore.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
by Shunryu Suzuki
This masterpiece by Shunryu Suzuki is not focused on the different techniques of meditation, rather how to approach these techniques. It is a meditation classic written by a Zen master about life, perspectives, the power of mind, and the mysterious ways in which the human mind works. This is another great gift for someone setting out on the meditation path. Buy it now from booksetc.co.uk for £13.00, another ethical online bookseller (Yes, no compromise on that!)
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön
Our third recommendation is this beginner guide to meditation written by an American Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön. This book effectively teaches the art of breathing, letting go, and reaping the fruit of mindfulness. This will surely take the reader on an in-depth exploration of his own mind. This book is available at hive.co.uk for £10.25.
Yes, you guessed it right! Hive is another highly rated ethical online bookstore.
Sidenote: Apart from these, if you have some other books in mind, here are our recommendations for top rated ethical online bookstores (No, we aren’t big Amazon fans as we do not exactly agree with their ethical standards and practices).
Wordery
Books Etc.
Hive
Guardian Bookshop
Foyles
Better World Books
Full details available at ethicalconsumer.org
Scents and Fragrances: Top 3 Picks
The journey of meditation is not complete without a peaceful meditative environment.
An ideal setting to practice mindfulness and meditation is clean, peaceful, and full of light (ideally natural light and not too bright). Apart from that, the room should also smell nice and be enveloped in calm and serenity. We have compiled a list of scents and fragrances that are pure, as well as ethically and sustainably sourced. These can be a perfect gift for your man, a male friend or family member.
Meditation Scented Candle
This naturally scented candle by Haute Collage is named ‘Meditation’ for a reason. It smells divine yet luxurious. It is the perfect combination of plant wax, essential oils, and sweet fragrances. Most importantly, it is ethically sourced, hand poured, made using organic and natural ingredients and to top it off, the packaging is made of recycled material as well.
Priced at £5.00, this candle burns for approximately 30 hours. Affordable, sophisticated, practical!
Buy it here.
Meditation Aromatherapy Blend
Meditation Aromatherapy Blend is a great gift for both men and women alike. The aroma provides the best physical environment for meditation and relaxation as it assists in deep breathing. It is a blend of ethically sourced essential oils, from sandalwood to orange to pepper – all ingredients are a wonder of nature. This Zen powerhouse is vegan and priced at £17.50. Buy it now from the official website of Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Incense and Candle Gift Sets
Shared Earth with its motto Fair Trade, Eco and Ethical is a good choice for meditation gifts as the company deals with a variety of wellness products that are all sustainable and ethically sourced. While our personal favourite are the Cannabis Masala Incense Sticks, you can easily choose from their variety of incense sticks, candles, and gift sets, to find the perfect pick for your man, according to his taste and preference.
The best part is that the products are handmade in India, are non-toxic, and the packaging is made from recycled paper. Moreover, purchase of these products helps support poor families in India. Pretty wholesome, right?
Meditation Journals: Top 3 Picks
Another creative meditation gift for the man in your life is a journal.
A journal is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to document his spiritual experience, put thoughts into words, and self-reflect. This choice of gift is especially suited for beginners and amateurs because journaling has, in all walks of life, proven to be a foolproof method of settling the chaos in your head and untangling the knots of your mind.
Here are our top 3 picks that are both ethically made and eco-friendly.
Dingbats Journal
Our first recommendation for a cruelty-free, 100% vegan, FSC certified paper journal is the Dingbats Journal. The faux leather used in the production is biodegradable and all the wastewater after the production goes into nearby rivers. The journals come in different sizes, with 184 numbered pages.
While our personal favourite is the Earth Collection with its beautiful earthy tones and designs, there are also other options available.
Meisou Meditation Journal
Meisou Journals are made of sustainably sourced and recycled pages. The covers are also made with ethically sourced and recycled cotton fabrics and come in different colours. With 200 pages and a price range of £9-£13, these journals come with a variety of names: Meditation Journal, Intuition Journal, Creation Journal, Remember Journal. Follow the link to place your order.
Om Yoga Meditation Journal
Designed for yoga and meditation freaks, this journal is made in India with 100% cotton and handmade paper. It is also a great choice for individuals interested in the ancient Hindu meditation called “dhyana.” While this journal seems to be very basic, with 50 unlined pages, it is unique in the sense that it has porous pages that are well suited for ink, watercolors, as well as pencil. So, you can not only write, but also draw on the eco-friendly pages. Priced at £12.50, it is available in six aesthetically pleasing colours. Buy it here.
Meditation Gifts for Enthusiasts
Were the above-mentioned gift choices too basic for him? Not to worry, we have compiled a list of some more great gifts for your Meditation Enthusiast. These items are suitable for men who have already set foot on their meditation journey and are exploring new things to enrich their spiritual experience.
Hint: the gift ideas on this list are all about ease, comfort, good posture, and focus.
Gifts for Good Posture: Top 3 Picks
A good and correct posture sets the mood for one’s mediation practice. In order to train your body to adopt a specific posture, it is important to have the right accessories that provide the necessary bodily comfort, so your meditation routine is not interrupted by backache, neck ache, headache, or other unpleasant muscular and spinal issues.
Below is a list of some accessories that can be really awesome gifts for Meditation Enthusiasts, whilst also being benficial for their physical wellbeing.
Organic Cotton Round Meditation Cushion
Ecotex Yoga has one of the best meditation cushions that is organic and made of eco-friendly material, as the name suggests. The outer cover is handmade with pure cotton and the filling is with buckwheat husk. The cushion provides strong support, retains its shape, weighs about 2.6 kgs, and comes in a variety of cool colours. Retailed at £34.01, this cushion is durable and just what you need for a comfortable meditation session.
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Meditation Stool
Meditation Stools by Blue Banyan are another top gift choice for meditation lovers. The stools come in three varieties: Classic Stool, Folding Stool, and Toadstool. Moreover, they can be used for kneeling meditation and are quite stylish and elegantly designed. Most importantly, they are made of sustainable tulipwood. Don’t just take our word, check out for yourself
Meditation Mat
When choosing a meditation gift, you can never go wrong with a nice and comfy meditation mat.
Meditation mats are the life and soul of a meditation session. Without a good mat, you can neither focus, nor relax.
With that in mind, we have researched the best mats out there and come up with the following recommendation: Flat Mats by Blue Banyan. These mats are filled with recycled foam and are lined with pure cotton drill fabric. Great quality and up to high ethical standards, what more can you ask for?
Click here to choose from the collection of Regular Flat Mats, Extra Thick Flat Mats, Portable Flat Mats, and Meditation Sets.
Gifts for Ease and Comfort: Top 3 Picks
Meditation is all about calm, peace, and comfort. Keeping that in mind, our next three gift recommendations are things that can help the giftee achieve a sense of comfort and mental clarity. Furthermore, these gift items are a must-have for all the meditators out there who wish to stay connected with their meditation routine even during the time when they are not actively meditating.
Meditation Mug
A Meditation Mug is a great gift especially if your man is a coffee lover. Coffee just makes everything perfect, right? No matter if you’re having a bad day, a busy day, not the best day, feeling ill, feeling tired… coffee is the answer! And what’s better than combining the magic of coffee with the power of meditation? Here is a coffee mug that can provide you with just the right dose of inspiration, in the morning, or at any time of the day. This handmade stoneware mug is quite sophisticated with a labyrinth design, which is reminiscent of an age-old concept of meditation. Buy it here!
Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp
Second on the list is the Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp, straight from the Himalayas. However, as we have promised, all our gift recommendations consist of sustainable ethically sourced products, this lamp is ethically sourced from Near & Fair which is a member of the British Association for Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers. It is a natural salt lamp and an ideal choice for people who wish to avoid the negative effect of the ‘electric smog’ created by other electric lamps. The 1.5-2kgs lamp is priced at £20.00, the price range increases as the size and weight of the lamp increases.
Meditation Blanket
This handwoven meditation and yoga blanket by Ekotex Yoga is an excellent accessory which is ethically produced and can be used as a yoga prop, support for shoulder stands and other such positions, and can be used in combination with a yoga bolster under the knee. The colours range from natural, grey, and ocean tones- not tacky, and simply ideal for the man in your life. This blanket can also be used on a lazy day on a couch or can be wrapped around the shoulders for relaxation. Priced at £18.63, it’s quite a fair deal. Click here to check it out!
Gifts for Focus: Top 3 Picks
What is the key element of any kind of meditation? Focus! Meditation calls for complete focus with zero distractions. For a soulful experience, you don’t really need to spend hours on end, rather a few minutes with complete dedication, physical awareness, controlled breathing, and maximum control. Considering these factors, we have compiled a list of gifts that can help in increasing focus and making the most of your meditation routine.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
While the first and foremost rule of finding your focus is to be away from distractions and noise, finding a peaceful and noise free meditation corner is not always possible. However, that shouldn’t keep anyone from meditating and practicing mindfulness.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 by Apple are our personal favourite. A little bit on the pricier side but totally worth it. Moreover, Apple has also committed to care for the planet and using renewable energy for the manufacturing of their electronics which is a breath of fresh air.
Meditation Balls
Meditation Balls are a great way to reduce stress and find your focus. Also called stress balls or juggling balls, our recommendation is this set of colourful balls handmade by Mayan people in Guatemala. These are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also made in a cruelty-free atmosphere. They are sold by FairKind Child and the price ranges from £ 4.99-£ 12.70. Tap to buy now!
Meditation Herbal Tea
If meditation is synonymous with relaxation, then relaxation is synonymous with tea. Tea not only helps in relaxing but also helps in being mindful. It helps in focusing and in achieving a calm and meditative state. Pukka herbal tea collection is our recommendation for a thoughtful gift choice. These herbal teas are available in a variety of flavors and spices, ethically sourced and organically grown. The packaging is recyclable and glued together with vegetable glue. Healthy, delicious, yet sustainable. Check out the Yogamatters website for the complete range of organic Pukka herbal teas.
Meditation Gifts for Pros
Last but not the least, we have put together some fantastic gift ideas for meditation pros.
This list comprises of advanced tools that are both enlightening as well as made from ethically sourced and sustainable materials.
Meditation and Technology: Top Picks
When meditation meets technology, magic happens! Below is a list of meditation gifts that are technologically advanced and bound to enhance your meditation journey. From setting the right mood to making your meditation session an effective one, this list has it all. Not to forget, all of these gifts are eco-friendly, sustainable, and ethically manufactured.
Audiobook Membership
Audiobooks can help you in meditation as they are a great way to listen to meditation books if you aren’t in the mood to read. Similarly, you can also close your eyes and relax by listening to affirmations, and inspiring words from meditation experts. Libro.fm has excellent 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month packages that can be gifted to audiobook lovers. The best part is that they are a great and ethical alternative to Amazon’s audible.
Eco-friendly Clock
Our second gift recommendation is an eco-friendly clock by sharedearth. This clock is made from elephant dung (Yes, you read that right). The paper used to make the clock comes from elephant poo and has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The clock is a great accessory for your mediation room as it features 12 illustrations of an elephant in Surya Namaskar Yoga poses. It is made in India and all the waste water after its production goes to cultivated fields and acts as natural fertiliser. How cool is that? Check out for yourself!
Meditation Stones and Jewellery: Top 3 Picks
Here are our top 3 picks for best meditation stones and jewellery especially designed for men into meditation.
Nialaya Jewelry for Men
Our first gift choice is Nialaya Jewelry for Men which has been designed by Danish designer Jannik Olander, inspired from a Shaman named Nialaya who he met in India. The jewellery is made with handpicked stones and beads. While our personal favourite is the evil eye bracelet, you can visit the website to check their wide range, according to your budget and preference.
Men’s Crystal Jewellery
While our first recommendation is a bit on the pricier side, Men’s Crystal Jewelry by consciousitems (an ethical and eco-friendly company) is affordable yet classy. With bracelets such as The Mindfulness Bracelet and the Anti-Anxiety Bracelet, the collection depicts spirituality, mindfulness, and stress-relief.
Healing Crystal Kits
Spiritjewel, a company which is ethical, eco-friendly, and vegan-friendly, has a collection of cool healing crystal kits for mediation fans. The crystals can be held during meditation, affirmations, or can be carried around, or simply placed around home or at workplace. Our personal recommendation is the Anxiety and Depression Crystal Kit, retailed at £27.00, which comes with stones such as Amethyst, Labradorite, Blue Lace Agate, Citrine, and Clear Quartz.
Mediation and Travel: Top 3 Picks
Below is a list of gift ideas for men who are mediation lovers as well as travel lovers. Considering the two, we have come up with some ideas that cater to both and are also likely to be very useful in everyday life.
Zero Waste Starter Kit by WAKEcup
On top of the list is the super stylish starter kit which has an ethically sourced brown paper-coloured backpack, a bamboo water bottle made with ethically farmed bamboo and stainless steel, an eco-friendly bamboo coffee cup, and a reusable and recyclable bamboo straw. Priced at £60, this is a perfect pick for your ethically conscious meditator and traveler.
On The Go Gift Set by Leave No Trace
Second on the list is a gift set which has a vegan leather snack pouch, a wipe clean food wrap, and a travel bamboo cutlery set. Priced at £34, this is quite handy and just the right choice for his meditation journey.
Glass Tea Infuser by WAKECup
Say NO to plastic with this tea infuser!
Tea and relaxation go hand-in-hand. That is why, last (but definitely not the least) on our list of gift recommendations is this smart Glass Tea Infuser. With a layer of insulation and a bamboo lid, this tea infuser is made from heat-resistant glass. Priced at £24, this is a must-have for travellers and people who care for the planet and sustainable living.
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