Made for easing tension in those hard-to-reach areas, this massager from The Body Shop is perfect for working into the upper back and shoulders. Ideal for desk-based workers who struggle with tension after a long day of sitting.

Shop The Body Shop twin ball massager, £10

Scent can be a powerful thing, and that’s exactly what this essential oil diffuser from Oliver Bonas brings.

Simply add water and a drop of essential oil (lavender is particularly relaxing) for the perfect post-work wind-down. 

Shop Oliver Bonas essential oil electric aroma diffuser in sage green, £45

There’s nothing quite like a hot bath when you’re feeling stiff, but adding in a few handfuls of magnesium-rich Epsom salts can really make a difference.

This blend of Epsom and Himalayan salts from Westlab also contains CBD oil, which helps to reduce inflammation and soothe muscles. The perfect stocking stuffer.

Shop Westlab mindful epsom bath salts at Holland & Barrett, £7.50

Our guts tend to go through a lot during December. From the rich food to the disrupted sleep routines (not forgetting all the alcohol), the Christmas period can quickly take its toll.

Set yourself or a loved one up with a gut-friendly new year with the help of this four-week supply of Symprove – a water-based supplement that delivers at least 10 billion live activated bacteria with every shot. Available in mango and passionfruit, strawberry and raspberry, and original flavours, it’s designed to be taken as soon as you wake up in the morning to set your gut up for the day ahead.

Shop Symprove Daily Essential four-week supply in mango and passionfruit at Revital, £79

If you have a friend or family member who struggles with muscle tension, then this acupressure mat from Shakti will make the perfect gift.

They can lie, sit or stand on the mat to relax hard-worked muscles and relieve stress. Level one is perfect for beginners, while the level two option is for people who are already familiar with acupressure. 

It works particularly well for tight hamstrings and calves, and you can pick up an acupressure pillow too if you want to offer the full experience.

Shop Shakti acupressure mat, £64

Switching off at night isn’t easy, especially after a busy day at work. Sometimes, you need a little help getting into that relaxed state that’s conducive for sleep – and that’s where Grass & Co’s calm pillow spray comes in.

While it may not offer a miracle cure for sleepless nights, the blend of chamomile, rosemary and lemon make for a soothing scent that will help you to sit back and unwind.

Shop Grass & Co Calm pillow spray, £12.50

Give the gift of peace and quiet this Christmas with these Switch 2 earplugs from Loop, which allow the wearer to switch between three different modes depending on their environment.

There’s quiet, which helps you to shut the world out and stay in your bubble; experience, which blocks out loud noises while still allowing you to enjoy the moment; and engage, which takes the edge off of an environment while keeping speech clear. 

Shop Loop Switch 2 ear plugs, £54.95

Help a friend or loved one start their wellness journey with this journal and guidebook from Papier. 

In addition to providing space to log daily intentions, sleep, and energy levels, this journal contains an introduction to the wellness ecosystem and the six pillars that sit within it, helping users get a better idea of the areas they should be focusing on.

There are also articles throughout the journal to support those on their journey, and the opportunity to reflect on what has changed and where they’re going next. 

Shop Papier Rise And Shine wellness journal, £26

Enjoy pain relief on demand with the help of MyoMaster’s MyoLife massage gun, which is compact enough to fit in a gym bag. With four speed settings and a range of massage heads, it’s easy to find the type of massage that works for you.

Shop MyoMaster MyoLite compact massage gun, £199

If they’re not a big fan of pills and powders, then this tincture from Blooming Blends could offer a brilliant alternative. 

The food supplement brings together a mix of lemon balm, passionflower, rosehip, ashwagandha and more to produce a subtle calming effect – making it perfect for anyone who needs a little extra help staying relaxed throughout the day. 

Shop Blooming Blends calm tincture, £25.99

Designed by sleep and sophrology experts, this guided meditation device from Morphée is the ideal gift for someone who struggles with their sleep.

It contains over two hundred combinations of guided meditation and sophrology sessions aimed at helping the listener achieve a night of deep and restful sleep – simply turn the three dials to choose the theme, content and duration of your session before lying back and listening in. 

Shop Morphée guided meditation sleep-aid device, £74.95

Sensory wellness is set to become even bigger in 2025, and Phlur’s mood ring scent provides an easy and accessible way to give this trend a go.

Designed to enhance the mood, this fruity, floral fragrance delivers a fresh scent bursting with fruit gummies, dragon fruit pulp and orange zest. 

Shop Phlur Mood Ring eau de parfum 10ml at Space NK, £29

The latest evolution of Oura’s smart ring is finally here, and its sleeker than ever. Designed to work in tandem with Oura’s smartphone app, this ring can provide insight into everything from your sleep patterns to your menstrual cycle thanks to its in-depth biometric sensing. 

Water-resistant up to 100m and with an eight-day battery life, its the perfect gift for someone who wants to be more health conscious in 2025 but doesn’t get along with traditional fitness trackers. Just make sure you work out their size first using the Oura sizing kit to ensure the ring sits comfortably.

Shop Oura Ring 4 health and fitness smart ring in gold at John Lewis, £499

Waking up during the winter months can be a mammoth task – so make winter wake-ups a little easier with the help of a sunrise alarm clock from Lumie.

Designed to mimic the natural brightness of a sunrise, the alarm clock slowly grows brighter over a 30 or 45-minute period, gently waking the user. Not convinced? Check out our review of the clock to learn more. 

Shop Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 Sunrise Lamp at John Lewis, £119

The mental health and wellbeing benefits of meditation have been widely reported, but getting into meditation for the first time can be a daunting prospect.

Take that initial jump out of the equation by buying a six-month subscription to the Headspace app, which offers access to a wide range of materials, including sleepcasts, meditation practices and exercise prompts.

Shop Headspace mind gift card (6 months pre-paid membership) at Boots, £30

If you’re on the hunt for a practical gift that will keep on giving, look no further than Dr Vegan’s Stay Calm supplements. Made from a unique mixture of ashwagandha, cordyceps, l-theanine and more, these supplements are designed to help relieve anxiety and restore focus.

Each bag provides a month-long supply, so it’ll last as we move into the new year.

Shop Dr Vegan Stay Calm supplements, £18.99

Give the gift of serenity this Christmas with the help of The Calm Workbook by The School Of Life. Founded by the esteemed philosopher and author Alain de Botton, The School Of Life is known for its thought-provoking books and guides on everything from relationships to confidence, and this workbook is no different.

Inside, the reader is given a closer look at the practical steps needed to feel calmer, as well as exercises and prompts to help them implement these steps.

Shop The Calm Workbook: A Guide to Greater Serenity by The School Of Life at Bookshop, £20

Help someone to drift off a little easier with the aptly named Perfect Night’s Sleep reed diffuser by Neom Organics.

Specially formulated with a natural fragrance that both smells wonderful and has a relaxing effect on the mind and body, the diffuser’s unique scent comes from a combination of 19 expertly blended essential oils including English lavender, precious jasmine and sweet basil.

Shop Neom Organics perfect night’s sleep reed diffuser at John Lewis, £45