Gifts to feel good this Christmas
Nurture and uplift your nearest and dearest with our selection of well-being Christmas Gifts from local brands in Singapore
Text: Editorial Team
It’s that time of year again to look for those original Christmas Gifts and what a year it’s been. We might be through the thick of Covid but with the outlook of recession, the continued war, human rights issues and political unrest, it can all look a little… bleak. So, it’s ever more critical to stay in the present, celebrate small wins, be grateful for the little things and most importantly, each other. This Christmas, cherish and nurture the ones we love and gift them something that will make them feel good, inside and out. Here are some of our favourite feel good Christmas Gift picks from some brilliant local Singapore brands who are investing in our wellbeing year round.
Foods by Ri at Balanced Living
For Food Lovers
Balanced Living’s, ‘The Living Café’ is known as a pioneer of the raw and plant-based scene here in Singapore. They also have their own in-house label, ‘Pantry by The Living Cafe’ as well as working with carefully curated brands that focus on delicious products that are breaking the mould and shaping the healthful food scene here. They have a special selection of Christmas Gift Boxes that feature everything from a Raw Truffle Gift Set ($33.00), and a hot spicy Trio of Chilli Oil set ($36.60) to a beautiful set of Festive Snacks ($45.00).
For Book Worms
Who doesn’t love a quality self-exploration book to curl up with over Christmas and to give us a fresh perspective for the New Year? Renowned local Meditation and Reiki Practitioner Dani Van De Velde recently published ‘Spirited’ (from $26.00), where Van De Velde shares insights, observations and practices from her many years of teaching meditation and thousands of hours holding intuitive healing sessions. It offers different perspectives for modern spirited living and covers three areas; spirit self — an expanded perspective on the visible and invisible aspects of the self; spirit dynamics - an expanded perspective on the nature of life and our engagement within it and spirit skills - an expanded perspective on meditation and working with your energy body. Dani reframes meditation as an intentional practice to transform from reactive, to responsive, to expansive and ultimately to creative living.
Ollie’s Essential Oils
For Fine Noses
As Dr Rachel Herz, neuroscientist and author of The Scent of Desire says; “Scents have the ability to alter our emotions and moods more than any other sensory experience’. Uplifting scents - from quality candles to aromatherapy oils - might be just what that friend, who’s had a right ol’ year of it, would welcome right now.
Local aromatherapy brand Ollie has launched a fresh batch of stunning botanical recyclable gift box options. We particularly love their Festive Spirit box ($130.00) that features a nebulizer, along with orange and peppermint oils. Balanced Living also has a unique range of scented candles that cleverly incorporate the healing power of crystals. Once the candle is used, you can recharge and continue to use the crystals at home or in your next Reiki session. The Moon Milk Crystal candle is currently their best seller ($95.00).
For Tired Bodies
Fitness aficionados will love the newly opened Soma Haus on Joo Chiat - a centre that brings together a collective of industry professionals and non-invasive technology to help the body heal. Treatments include the ever-popular Wim Hof method (breath work training with sauna and ice-bath), sound bowl healing and a range of specialist massages including Head, Neck and Trap, Shiatsu Acupressure and Myofascial. They have special festive packages available in gift vouchers which start from $85.
Reiki, the ancient Japanese art of hands-on healing, is a great way to release negative energy and blockages accumulated in our bodies over time, which can cause chronic pain, insomnia and headaches. Stephanie Schueller of State of Reiki is offering sessions and gift vouchers priced at $145, which can help better sleep, release stress, tension and anxiety, and boost the immune system. For bookings or vouchers, WhatsApp Steph on 9739-2771.
For tired bodies that don’t want to leave home, check out local brand Escential The Body Tonic - a handcrafted bath & body brand that features products made with natural and sustainable ingredients inspired by the ancient wisdom of Asian practices. Their Escapade Home Spa Experience ($83.00) includes tranquillity bath salts, a face mask, bar soap, a hand-poured soy candle from The Candleist and tea from The Tea Affair.
Want to indulge in all your favourite treats this Christmas and not set your health back? Find out what Dr Poorna has to say with her tips to keep your health in check this festive season.
