Amidst the holiday stress, what better present to give than the gift of holistic health? Not simply a gym membership or a pair of lululemon pants, these offerings can make your friends and loved ones feel better in mind and spirit—and, with a little nudge, perhaps put them on the road to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Spirit:

• Madalina Blanton, Maplewood Reiki Master and Health Counselor is offering $15 off for all new clients and $10 off for returning clients who mention this article for the month of December. (Regular Reiki sessions are $85.) The Reiki System of Healing is a powerful Japanese modality through which the body regains its harmony and balance. Some of the benefits of a Reiki session are increased energy, better sleep, less mental chatter, more even emotions, a deep sense of peace and calm, relief from a large variety of physical ailments. Call 347-526-4748 or email madalina@soultoearthhealing.com. Blanton practices out of Shakti Yoga at 1861 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood.
• Maia Gilman, South Orange resident, Registered Architect and Reiki Master Teacher, has created uniquely designed and hand-blended essential oil sprays that are infused with Reiki energy. Check out her new Winter Renewal, Family Merriment and New Year Ahead sprays for yourself or fun gifts, ranging in price from $20.50 to $22,50. Great for party preparations, or to take to a gathering as a small present. These are limited edition sprays, custom designed for this season only. Available until December 31, 2010. Visit Light Vibe at www.lightvibe.biz or call 347-837-6376.
• Rita Desnoyers-Garcia, South Orange Teacher, Author and Coach is offering a discount on her book, Extraordinary Abundance: Simple But Powerful Ways to Uncover the Richness of Your Life, online course and CD. The book and online course retail for $11. The CD retails for $20. Usually the price is $31, plus tax and shipping. The holiday discount is $25 plus tax and shipping. The package is a powerful book to shift your awareness and your reality from scarcity to abundance, an online course that accompanies the book, and CD/mp3 compilation (Forest Meditations) on 13 guided meditations to tap into your Inner Wisdom. Desnoyers-Garcia is also offering a 30-minute complimentary coaching session. The special starts immediately and runs until Jan 1, 2011.

Healthy Eating:

• Aarti Aziz, Maplewood Holistic Health Counselor is offering a 10% discount off a 3-month program.  The original price of the 3-month program is $540. With a 10% discount the cost is $486. The discount is available throughout the month of December and January. The program entails two 45 minute to 1-hour personal meetings a month. Possible topics to be discussed will be greens, grains, good and bad fats, protein, healthy snacks, body type analysis, food-mood connection, cravings, food energetics, and grocery store tour. Individual problems such as cholesterol, weight management, and blood pressure issues can also be addressed. Call 914-484-4683 for a free consultation. The phone call is confidential and you are not under obligation to sign up for a program.

• Randy Rabney: Conscious Food Expert, Teacher and Chef is offering a An in-depth assessment of clients' eating habits and goals at a special arte for those who purchase by December 15 (although the package can be used in the new year). The package includes a half-day intensive with Rabney which will be customized to meet each client's needs. It can include a guided shopping trip, a pantry makeover and a one-on-one cooking lesson; two follow-up 30-minute Private Coaching Calls during the 45 days that follow the half-day intensive session in order to support clients in following through on goals; unlimited email access to Rabney during the 45 days; and an added bonus—the option to do this with a friend, family member or spouse. The total value of this package is $1,200 but Radney is offering it for $750.00 if paid in full or for $800 if paid in two payments of $400.00. The total price will be the same for two people if customers decide that they want someone to join them. Email Rabney for more information.

Exercise and Fitness:

• Baker Street Yoga will offer a Jade Yoga Mat, a Yogitoes Skidless Towel, and a five-class package for $150 (regular price is $190). This special will run through Christmas.

• Risa Olinsky, Maplewood Licensed Certified Wellness Coach is offering a one-month introductory package to Count on Yourself Wellness Coaching. The package includes 4 one-hour telephone wellness coaching sessions regularly priced at $480, but now specially priced as a Holiday Gift Special for $399. The sessions can be used anytime in 2011. The gift pricing is available now through January 2011. The gift is transferable and if not used can be returned for full-refund before March 30, 2011. Beautiful gift certificates are available before the holidays or mailed to your recipient. Olinsky can be reached at 973-761-5758.

• Core Mind & Body is running a 10% off all Pilates and massage packages from December 1 through 31. This offer does not include an Intro Series or Initial Private. They are also running a new client special for $50.00 for two weeks unlimited mat classes. Gift certificates are available.

• Maplewood Boot Camps is offering 30% off any 4-week package, including Unlimited Boot Camp for one month (regular price $367; Holiday price:$256.90). Another bonus? All of their discounted special holiday gift packages include a yoga exercise mat and a Maplewood Boot Camp t-shirt. Gift certificates can also be provided. Enter promo code HOLIDAY at checkout. The holiday special runs through December 23.

• Tim Reynolds, Maplewood Patch columnist and owner of The Gym on Springfield Avenue is offering discounted packages for new clients. A package of 10 1-hour sessions is now $600. Regular price is $700. Thirty-minute sessions are $400 for 10 sessions. These holiday rates are good now through the second week of January. Packages include dietary journaling service, program design, injury/muscular balance assessment and private personal training sessions in the studio.

• Shakti Yoga & Living Arts has a cornucopia of Holiday specials, running the gamut from a half-hour initial Hanna Somatics Session with Martha Peterson for $110 ($25 savings) to two 1-hour private yoga classes with Anna Winkler plus a Shakti 5-class card for $235 ($25 savings) and three 1-hour private yoga classes with Anna Winkler for $225 ($45 savings).