The Yogi
By Stefanie Syman

What to get the "yogi" poses a particularly thorny challenge: one of the "Ten Commandments" of yoga (also known as the yamas and niyamas) is Aparigraha, often translated as non-stealing but also "non-acquisitiveness." Plus, there is something icky about piling stuff on someone who's trying to purge mental and physical junk. Sure, she's not living in a cave, but does she really need a Prada mat?! Never fear, here are four gifts that won't upset your pal's inner balance, whether he or she is a yoga newbie or a devoted practitioner.

The Pure Refreshing Drink
Zico Coconut Water is 100% pure, made from young green ‘nuts. It's more thirst quenching than Gatorade and makes you feel like you're in India, under the shade of a palm tree. As LIME's health contributor put it: "One container of Zico contains five essential electrolytes potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. . .without added sugar or artificial coloring." Less is more.
Gift: Zico Coconut Water
Cost: $21 (for a dozen 11 oz. boxes)
Where to Buy: from Amazon

The Must-have Mat
prAna, long devoted to sustainability, now has an eco-friendly mat. It's got all the features of your favorite sticky mat with none of the smelly, toxic plastics. Just what you'd expect from a company run by rock climbers and yogis.
Gift: prAna ECO Sticky Mat
Cost: $44.00
Where to Buy: prAna's online store.

Learn Madonna's Moves
Madonna. Gwyneth. Willem Dafoe. They all do Ashtanga Yoga, and so can you. Sure, it's one of the more vigorous styles of Hatha Yoga, but it's also got the slowest learning curve-you learn one pose at a time and move to the next one at your own pace. In Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-Step, John Scott breaks it down into easy-to-follow instructions. But buyer beware, to learn yoga you must find a teacher. And practice.
Gift: Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide by John C. Scott, Shri K. Pattabhi Jois (Three Rivers Press)
Cost: $18.95
Buy It At LIME

School Daze
At $10-$15 a pop, learning yoga can set any aspiring yogi back. A month-long pass at a nearby studio (or your pal's long-time favorite) is a direct route to her inner well being. Plus, there's nothing to wrap.

Gift: 1-month class pass
Cost: About $150.00 (for 3 classes a week)
Where to Buy: Find a yoga studio near you with LIME Local.