Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

Planning for the holidays can be both exciting and stressful as we think about what gifts we’ll get for our loved ones and colleagues. While some people are easy to shop for, others require a little extra creativity to find a gift that is meaningful and memorable for them. This year let us spark some inspiration to help you find the perfect gifts for the ones in your life who may be easy and not-so-easy to shop for.

Sometimes lots of smaller gifts compiled together into a themed kit can leave a big impact (and are really fun to customize). For the active fitness enthusiast in your life, we recommend starting out with a base kit that includes the following items:
– BASI Systems Pilates Mat
– BASI Pilates Water bottle
– Sweat towel
– Mat spray

You can add other items into the kit, like gift cards, nutrition supplements, or small equipment pieces that your loved one or colleague might enjoy.

For someone constantly plugged into their mobile device or computer, savvy with all the latest apps and technology, an online subscription for something relevant to their interests is a perfect gift option.

For techies who also love Pilates, the obvious choice is a subscription to BASI Interactive. In addition to watching BASI founder, Rael Isacowitz cue hundreds of individual Pilates exercises, they can string exercises together to create a customized follow-along-at-home workout with Rael cueing them every step of the way on the Mat and apparatus. Available from any mobile device wherever there is WiFi.

With thousands of book options out there, it can be challenging to figure out the perfect book to get your bookworm friend or family member (and finding something they haven’t already read).

If they are into Pilates, fitness, or anatomy, we recommend the newly-released Pilates Anatomy, 2nd Edition (Human Kinetics) by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger (as seen in Pilates Style Magazine). This edition offers the same great anatomical information for each Mat Pilates exercise listed, but now includes modifications, progressions, and variations to address all fitness and ability levels.

We all know someone that has to have the best laptop, the best camera, the best phone, the best guitar amp, the best snowboard—how about the best Pilates equipment?

Often regarded as “the Tesla of Pilates equipment,” BASI Systems offers a variety of finely handcrafted apparatus that works perfectly in spaces big or small. Appease even the hardest-to-shop-for gearhead with exceptionally high quality Pilates equipment they’ll be sure to brag about for years to come.

Athleisure wear is still highly on-trend and thankfully we don’t think that will change any time soon. For the women, men, and even babies in your life who would love a little wardrobe refresh, BASI Pilates has a ton of unique clothing styles that even the most fashion-conscious person will love! Check out the latest halter tops, racerbacks, tanks, tees, board shorts, baseball tees, hoodies, and more in the Apparel Shop.

Some prefer experiences over material gifts, which opens up the door for creative thinking when planning what to get these types for the holidays. These gifts can come in the form of tickets to sporting events or concerts, gift cards for airline companies, or vouchers for services at a local spa, masseuse, or Pilates studio.

If your gift recipient is local to Southern California, BASI Academy & Studio welcomes practitioners of all experience levels to come take Pilates sessions at our state-of-the-art, full-service Pilates studio in Newport Beach. Otherwise you can find a local BASI studio near you to give the gift of movement and new experiences.

Whether it’s an online course or in-person workshop, giving the gift of education to someone hungry for knowledge and development in a particular craft will definitely put you in the running for “best gift of the year.”

If you’re stuck on ideas and your gift recipient is a Pilates or fitness teacher, BASI Pilates has a number of online workshops available (many of which are eligible for Continuing Education Credits).

Have a great idea for a gift? Send it my way: [email protected]

Happy holidays!