The Meditation Gift Set
What's Inside
- The Meditation Jar: a glass jar with a cork lid and 12 meditation cards, each with a QR code that plays its guided meditation (8–15 minutes). Lifetime access, no subscription.
- Quiescent® soy wax candle by The Botanical Candle Co., 250ml, around 40 hours of burn time.
- A free handwritten gift note (add your message as an order note at checkout).
Meditations written and recorded by qualified meditation teacher Rachel Smith DipBSoM.
About The Candle
Quiescent® (being at rest; quiet; still) is handmade in Dorset by The Botanical Candle Co. with soy wax, a cotton wick and pure essential oils: uplifting eucalyptus, soothing lavender and a warm, grounding base of frankincense.
- Large 250ml candle
- Around 40 hours of burn time
- Trim the wick to 5mm before each burn, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
How It Works
Light the candle. Let the scent of lavender, eucalyptus and frankincense fill the room.
Pick a card. Let a card from the jar choose today's meditation.
Press play. Scan the QR code on your card with your phone camera and your meditation is ready to play.
Give yourself this moment. 8–15 minutes that are just for you.
Description
The Meditation Gift brings together everything you need for a soothing meditation ritual: The Meditation Jar of 12 gentle guided mindfulness meditations and a hand-poured Quiescent® soy wax candle. Light the candle, pick a card, scan the QR code on your card and press play.
Quiescent® is handmade in Dorset by The Botanical Candle Co. with pure essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender and frankincense. The large 250ml candle gives around 40 hours of burn time.
Every meditation is written and recorded by Rachel Smith DipBSoM, founder of Give Yourself Kindness and a qualified meditation teacher (Distinction, British School of Meditation). Each lasts 8 to 15 minutes, with lifetime access and no subscription.
Treat yourself to a calmer evening ritual, or send it to someone you love with a free handwritten note.
- The Meditation Jar: 12 guided mindfulness meditations, 8–15 minutes each
- Quiescent® soy wax candle, 250ml, around 40 hours of burn time
- Lifetime access. No subscription.
- Free handwritten gift note
The ritual
Light the candle. Pick a card. Press play.
Everything you need for a few calm minutes: a gentle guided meditation, a soothing scent and the soft glow of candlelight.
- 01
Light the candle
Let the scent of lavender, eucalyptus and frankincense fill the room.
- 02
Pick a card
Reach into the jar and let a card choose today's meditation for you.
- 03
Press play
Scan the QR code on your card with your phone camera and your meditation is ready to play.
- 04
Give yourself this moment
8 to 15 minutes that are just for you. Nothing to get right.
Inside the set
Two things, one calm ritual
The Meditation Jar
A glass jar with a cork lid holding 12 meditation cards, each with a QR code that plays its gentle guided meditation (8 to 15 minutes). Lifetime access, no subscription.
Quiescent® soy wax candle, 250ml
Handmade in Dorset by The Botanical Candle Co. with soy wax, a cotton wick and pure essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender and frankincense. Around 40 hours of burn time.
Quiescent: being at rest; quiet; still.
A free handwritten note
Sending it to someone? Add your message as an order note at checkout and we'll write it by hand.
Inside the jar
12 gentle guided mindfulness meditations
Each card holds a kind line to carry with you, and a guided meditation of 8 to 15 minutes. Breathing, body scan, self-compassion and loving-kindness, all at a gentle pace.
01
Your breath knows the way
One Breath
02
Perfect doesn't exist
Not Breath
03
Thoughts are welcome here
Thoughts on Leaves
04
You deserve the kindness you give to others
Breathing Compassion
05
You set the pace. No rush
Squared Breathing
06
You can always begin again
I Am Breathing In & Out
07
The pause is already there
Pauses Between the Breath
08
Gratitude doesn't need to be grand
Breathing Gratitude
09
Feeling isn't failing
Body Awareness & Appreciation (Body Scan)
10
There is strength in softness
Self-Compassion Light Visualisation
11
Rest here
Here & Now Mantra
12
Whatever you feel is allowed
Loving-Kindness: Starting With You
Lifetime access. No subscription.
Why a jar, not an app?
| Meditation apps | The Meditation Jar |
|---|---|
| Monthly or yearly subscription | One purchase, yours for life |
| Hundreds of sessions to scroll through | 12 meditations, one card at a time |
| Streaks and reminders to keep up with | No streaks, no pressure. Come back whenever you like |
| Hidden away on your phone | A beautiful jar by your bed, a gentle reminder to pause |
| Many different voices | One calm, familiar voice from a qualified teacher |
For you, or for someone you love
A soothing meditation ritual, whenever it's needed
For you
You don't need a reason or a special occasion to look after yourself. Keep the candle and jar by your bed or in a quiet corner, and come back to them whenever you'd like to feel calmer. A few kind minutes, made easy.
For someone you love
For the friend who looks after everyone else, someone going through a big change, or anyone who could use a little calm. Arrives ready to give, with a free handwritten note in your words.
Meet your teacher
“There is nothing to get right and nowhere to get to.”
Rachel Smith DipBSoM
Qualified meditation teacher · Diploma in Meditation Teaching with distinction, The British School of Meditation
I wrote and recorded every meditation to feel like a kind voice beside you: unhurried, warm, with space to simply be. From the creator of the Give Yourself Kindness Journal, recommended by clinical psychologists from Harvard & Oxford.
FAQs
What's in The Meditation Gift Set?
The Meditation Jar, with 12 gentle guided mindfulness meditations, and a large 250ml Quiescent® soy wax candle by The Botanical Candle Co. It also comes with a free handwritten gift note if you'd like one.
Is it only for gifting?
Not at all. The Meditation Gift Set is a lovely way to create a soothing meditation ritual for yourself: light the candle, pick a card and press play. It's equally thoughtful as a present for someone you love.
How do I listen to the meditations?
Scan the QR code on your card with your phone camera and your meditation opens, ready to play. Each meditation lasts 8 to 15 minutes.
What does the Quiescent® candle smell like?
Quiescent® is blended with pure essential oils: fresh eucalyptus, soft lavender and a warm, earthy base of frankincense. It's handmade in Dorset with soy wax and a cotton wick, and the large 250ml size gives around 40 hours of burn time.
Is there a subscription?
No. It's a one-off purchase with lifetime access to all 12 guided meditations. There is nothing to renew and nothing to cancel.
I have never meditated before. Is this for me?
Yes. Every meditation is fully guided and gentle from start to finish, so no experience is needed. If your mind wanders, that is completely normal and welcome. You can always begin again.
Can I add a gift message?
Yes. Add your message as an order note at checkout and we'll handwrite it for free.
Who wrote and recorded the meditations?
All 12 meditations are written and recorded by Rachel Smith DipBSoM, founder of Give Yourself Kindness and a qualified meditation teacher who passed her diploma with distinction at the British School of Meditation.
