Gifts for Acroyogis: 9 Ideas That Actually Make It to the Mat (2026)

Acroyogis are hard to shop for. Most already own a mat, don't need another pair of leggings and like training with what they know. At the same time there are a few things almost every base and flyer can use but rarely buy for themselves. That is what this list is about.

We sell acro gear ourselves, so up front: three of the nine ideas are our own products, the other six are not. Where something doesn't fit, we say so.

1. A wedge pillow for L-basing

The most common problem for bases is the lower back. In L-basing the base lies flat, the lumbar spine arches, and by the third round of washing machines the back starts complaining. A wedge pillow lifts the hips and takes exactly that pressure out.

For whom: bases who do L-basing regularly, and anyone with tight hamstrings.

Not for: people who mostly do standing acro or standing whips.

Our BASE UP Pro is 11 cm high with a firm foam core and a soft top layer. The flatter BASE UP Lite fits in a backpack, but it is sold out right now, so the Pro is the one to gift this year.

2. A card deck with poses

The second most common problem: you are on the mat and don't know what to practice. A card deck solves this surprisingly well, because chance makes the decision for you.

For whom: couples and regular training partners, beginners, jams without a teacher.

Our AcroCards contain 53 classic poses with tips from teachers. Fits in any Christmas stocking.

3. Liquid chalk for skin to skin grips

Sweaty hands and slippery feet are not just annoying in acro, they are a safety issue. Liquid chalk dries on the skin and doesn't make dust, unlike classic chalk powder.

For whom: anyone training in summer or in warm halls, and for standing acro.

Our Contact Chalk comes in a 50 ml bottle with a carabiner, so it can hang on a bag.

4. A voucher for a workshop or a jam membership

The best gift is often not an object. Almost every acro community has regular jams or workshops, and many offer vouchers. The upside: no storage problem, no wrong size.

Tip: ask first who the person trains with. A voucher for a jam on the other side of town will just sit there.

5. Handstand blocks

Many acroyogis start working on their handstand at some point. Blocks take load off the wrists and force a clean shoulder position.

For whom: anyone with wrist issues and anyone working seriously on their handstand.

Not for: complete beginners who still practice against the wall.

We have bamboo blocks with a 6 degree angle and a silicone pad.

6. A good travel mat

If you train outside or at festivals, you need a mat that can take a beating. What matters is thickness (at least 8 mm) and pack size. We don't sell this one, but it is on a lot of wish lists.

7. A tape or care kit

Finger tape, magnesium oil, a foam roller: not exciting, but they get used. Especially for bases who hold a lot of weight in their wrists.

8. A photo shoot or a printed photo

Most acro photos gather dust on a phone. A printed picture of a pose you nailed together is a personal gift and costs almost nothing.

9. A ready made set instead of single items

If you don't want to choose: a set with a wedge pillow, a card deck and liquid chalk covers back, ideas and grip. That is exactly why we put together our Acro Christmas Set: 94.70 € if bought separately, 74.90 € as a set.

How to find the right gift

• Do they base or fly? Bases benefit from pillows, chalk and wrist care. Flyers more from card decks, workshops and mobility gear.
• Do they train indoors or outdoors? Outdoors, pack size counts. Indoors, comfort counts.
• How often do they train? Once or twice a month: cards or a voucher. Several times a week: equipment.

When to order

For delivery before Christmas, order by mid December within Germany, earlier for other countries. After that, DHL gets tight.

FAQ

What do you give someone who already has everything?

Consumables and experiences. Chalk runs out, tape too, and a workshop takes up no space.

Is a wedge pillow worth it for beginners?

Yes, especially then. Beginners often have less flexibility in the back of the legs, and that is exactly where the lift helps most.

Pro or Lite?

Pro for home and regular training spots, Lite for travel and festivals. The full comparison is in our acroyoga pillow comparison.