Here’s how you know the world has changed: the term “wellness gifts” inspires excitement, not a groan. That’s right. These wellness gifts do far more than give a sense of relaxation and calm to a hectic year, they’re also helpful for any other time. And since wellness can take many forms, there are gifts for everyone: adventurers and beauty junkies, athletes and techies. We’ve curated some of our favourite things. In this lil’ gift guide we’ve picked items that pamper and look out for your well-being, from our WH family to yours.

Therabody SmartGoggles
These plush eye masks do so much more than block out light. Inside, tiny sensors sit on their temples and pick up their heart rate, customising treatments to send them into a more relaxed state for sleep. It works to relieve headaches (woah!), relieve eye strain and soothe a frazzled mood.

Fitness Dice
For boredom, impromptu fitness challenges and more, this pack of seven dice allows them to create over 45 000 workout routines, from lunges and skater hops to planks and Russian twists. Did we mention it’s all equipment-free? Reps included.

Hydrosonic Pro
Any wellness girly knows that good oral hygiene isn’t just about a bright smile – it’s connected to your whole body, influencing everything from heart health to clogged arteries and even stroke risk.
Curaprox’s Hydrosonic Pro delivers that fresh-from-the-dentist feel every time you brush – even if you’ve got braces, implants, or sensitive gums. Its 10° CURACURVE® bend easily reaches those tricky spots, while the drop-shaped brush head hugs each tooth for a thorough clean. Powered by ultrasound technology, it works on two levels – mechanically and hydrodynamically – and its Curen® bristles are designed for top-tier performance. Oh, and handling it? A total breeze.

Water Bottle Sleeve
Stanley Quencher queens unite! Finally, a sleeve that makes it easy to lug their all-important hydration tool everywhere. Perfect for hikes, walks and commutes, this sleeve and soft, spongy strap has an extra detachable pocket for stashing keys and other essentials.

FLAXi Heat Therapy Bag
Ideal for anyone with a uterus or chronic pain, this heated bag is locally made with cotton and filled with flax, organic lavender and essential oils. They work hot and cold – just pop it in the microwave or fridge and apply to the ailing muscle.

Morphee Zen
This portable device is a brilliant screen-free way to meditate wherever they are. Choose from 72 meditation and sophrology sessions, all of which were created by experts. Each session is between two and five minutes, slotting perfectly into a busy routine.

Huawei Watch D2
For all-around health enthusiasts, this nifty Huawei wearable goes above and beyond the usual. It offers hospital-grade blood pressure monitoring for continuous feedback, which is a key step in reducing the risk of high- or low-blood pressure-related events. And, it offers a stress monitoring feature. Clutch.

Shapeshifter Crystal Elixir Water Bottle
This energizing water bottle is perfect for the friend who goes everywhere with their crystals. Each sip is infused with clear quartz vibrations, charging the body with healing properties. It comes with a carry bag but… would they want to cover up this stunning bottle?

Antioxi Coffee Trio
Let your coffee enthusiast in on the supercharged effects of mushrooms. This multi-pack, a selection of functional mushrooms blended with coffee, can boost energy, strengthen immunity and enhance mental clarity and focus. Each bag has its own blend of mushrooms and everything’s organic.

Lush Blissful Gift Set
I cannot recommend Lush products enough. Not only are they all sustainability-first, cruelty-free and divinely smelling, but the Blissful set is an insomniac’s dream. Rub the Sleepy body wash all over pre-bedtime and they’ll be drifting off to la-la land before they can say “just one more episode”.

Asakuki Essential Oil Diffuser
This quiet diffuser fills their home with mist and a pleasant fragrance in six seconds, changes colour and works with a timer and remote. It’s also compatible with essential oils, so they can adjust the scent to their mood.

Hand-hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl
This bowl, with hammer and resting pillow, brings the yoga studio and meditation centre to them. And yes: studies show that the gongs and trills can improve blood pressure, heart rate and calm breathing, making it a great mindfulness tool.

Under Armour Infinity 2.0 High Sports Bra
Give her the gift of comfy workouts with this ultra-supportive bra that not only comes in cute colours like lavender and pastel green but also adjustable straps and an easy-to-remove clasp. With inclusive sizing, there’s bound to be a bra for every boob. The engineered cups move with breasts, supporting the chest through workouts.

Amanda-Jayne Night Bloom Candle
Jasmine, sandalwood and ylang ylang come together to create a rich floral fragrance that feels warm – perfect for long nights by the fire, or spent reading their fave book in the bath. It’s made with natural soy wax in Cape Town.

Mini Watercolour Paint Pad
For the creative who loves to challenge their mind or find calm, this easy watercolour pad comes with six paints, a brush and pages with guided colour suggestions. They’ll spend hours working on something good – and the prints are chic enough to frame!

Asoka Alignment Performance Yoga Mat
This ultra-non-slip mat is great for the yogi in your life who practices often – and wants a grippier mat. The 5mm-thick surface, made from natural tree rubber, tolerates hot, sweaty sessions and remains slip-free throughout. Alignment guidance on the mat helps you stay in perfect position.

New Leaf Sleep Gummies
These vegan gummies, with chamomile, lavender and lemon balm, work to increase serotonin production, so that they’re able to drift off happily.

Thandana Sports Gym Bag
This show-stopping gym bag (locally made!) has everything they need for their trip to the gym or studio. Water-resistant all-over (perfect for sodden post-gym clothes), with an inner pocket and key-clip, it’s the perfect gift for any gym-lover. For an extra touch, have the bag personalised by engraving it when you purchase.

Reebok Nano Gym Shoe
Every person needs an all-around workout shoe that’s good for running, training and everything in between. An 8mm drop makes it good for everyday runs and treadmill sprints, while the side panels create extra stability for lifting and jumping work. And, behold: a beautiful shoe, too!

Relaxound Sound Box
Rechargeable and sustainably produced, these stylish accessories will liven up any space – from bathrooms to hallways to reception or living areas – bringing the soothing sounds of nature indoors. Triggered by a motion sensor,these speakers play quality sounds of nature.

Recycled Rover Crossbody Bag
For the human on the move, this little pouch is their go-to! Wear it around the waist or across their torso for a comfy yet chic look. Plus, it’s got pockets!

Faithful to Nature Organic Bliss Essentials Box
To uplift, de-stress and soothe, these three essential oil blends from FTN are a winner for when you need those healing scents. They can be used in different ways: as a massage oil, in a bath or in your diffuser.

Sleep Zen Bluetooth Sleep Headphones
Whether they do pre-bed meditation or need to listen to white noise or a podcast to help them drift off, this soft headset is just what they need. Small, padded noise-cancelling speakers lie snugly on the ear while buttons on the headband control play and volume.

Typo Magnetic Affirmation Board
Stick this on the desk, next to the bed, or transfer a few magnets to the fridge. Each day, they’ll get a fresh opportunity to mix and match the words for new affirmations. Everybody needs a good mood boost.

SknLogic Body Candle with Fig
A nourishing and multi-tasking body candle that can be used as, both, a massage oil or body moisturising oil.

bounti HIIT Kit 2
This small package packs a huge punch when it comes to versatile do-anywhere workouts. The pack includes an Aquaball (inflatable, customisable weighted ball), booty band, cordless skipping rope and black adjustable ankle and wrist weights.

PUMA Training Tights & Bra
You gotta go all the way when you gift activewear! This stunning set will see her through many workouts while looking amazing. The signature mid-impact bra works for running and training, has removable pads and a breathable liner. And: the straps are adjustable!

Garmin Forerunner 955
Compatible with over 30 sports, this all-rounder smartwatch has up to 20 days of battery life. Garmin’s Morning Report gives them an overview of their sleep, recovery and training outlook and they’ll get daily suggested workouts, based on performance and recovery. It’s basically a personal trainer on your wrist.

Gimmie Functional Gummies
These take the bleh out of daily supplementing, since they’re delivered in yummy gummy form. The range includes Gimmie Mood (with ashwagandha for mental health support), Gimmie Energy (with greet tea and maca root for enhanced focus) and Gimmie Sleep (with chamomile and lemon balm for calm and rest).

Therabody Wave Solo
The era of lugging around a hefty foam roller is behind us! This nifty ball has smart vibration tech that works to relieve tension in various areas, including those hard-to-reach niggles like behind your shoulder. It’s also really quiet. Genius.

Mini Stepper Machine
While we don’t have Elle Woods-level space to hold a full treadmill (or a TV for our pup), we can surely make way for this gadget, which allows you to stay active and get those Vitality points all the way through your Squid Game marathon (yes, season two is out December 26th!).

Nike Zegama 2
A girl can dream, right? These shoes aren’t just stunning – they’ve got extra cushioning to make your trail runs feel like a breeze and is designed specifically with steep ridges and jagged rocks in mind. No mud shall prosper!

Trojan 6kg Soft Kettlebell
This versatile kettlebell is a must-have on our gift list! It doesn’t hog space, delivers a killer workout, and doubles as a doorstop when you’re not training. Plus, the plush soft-touch outer makes for great feel and the pastel colour blends with decor when not in use.

Flexbox
A total game-changer for home gym equipment, this box doubles as their entire gym and stylish bench at the same time. Inside, find adjustable dumbbells, a Pilates bar, resistance straps, slam ball and more. Each purchase includes access to the Flexbox app, choc-o-block with workouts to get the best out of this tool.

Mindfulness Journal
This guided journal allows them to appreciate things, slow down, and give some peace. Expert advice from athletes and business leaders are peppered throughout, too.

JBL Clip 5 Portable Speaker
Whether your person is a trainer on the go, dancer or just loves a shower jam, this waterproof speaker with clip has punchy base and quality sound. Plays for 12 hours and pairs with other speakers for boosted sound.

Ice Roller
This refreshing cold gliding ice roller relieves so many ailments. It eases redness and heat, reduces puffiness and inflammation, gently stimulates microcirculation resulting in fresh and bright skin, soothes eye fatigue and may reduce sinus headaches.

Skin Proud Everything Balm
This all-in-one moisturising and hydrating balm is perfect for dry skin post-shower, emergency lip care, anti-chaffing cream and so much more. Did we mention it’s a little tube, making it perfect for the running vest, pocket, gym bag and more?

ghd Duet 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler
Every gym person will tell you: the post-gym shower wet hair is not ideal, especially when you have Bikram at 12 and a client meeting at 1. This styler straightens and blowdries in one fell swoop, cutting down the styling time in half.

Zoie Health Supplement Subscription
This homegrown brand offers a range of purely female-focused supps, ranging from those that alleviate PMS and period woes to those that support menopause, boost energy and libido. Get your BFF a monthly subscription of supps and they’ll have monthly deliveries, all year round.
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Michelle October
Michelle is the features editor at WH. She’s immensely curious about the world, loves a new health and wellness trend and enjoys a solid surf when the waves are good. Find her on Instagram here.