Whether you are looking for the traditional tubular yoga mat bag or something a little more unusual, this is the place to see the cutest yoga bags. Some yoga bags pass as high-fashion handbags or sporty messenger totes and then, surprise!, feature hidden straps for your yoga mat. The best bags look good and give great functionality.
1. Sherpani Flora Minor
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This is an attractive messenger-style bag that come in some great, modern colors. It has elastic straps for your yoga mat so you can easily use this as an everyday bag and strap on your mat before heading to class. Sherpani also makes a bigger version of this bag if that's your style, but I find the Flora Minor to be better looking and perfectly proportioned.
2. Crescent Moon Tool Bag
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The Tool Bag is first and foremost a very cute handbag. The faux leather straps and shiny buckles echo many of the trendiest designer bags. On the days when you are heading to yoga class, just attach the removeable straps to the bottom of the bag and you can tote your yoga mat without sacrificing style.
3. Crescent Moon Mat Sleeve Messenger
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A sleek, trim messenger bag hides a side pouch that allows you to carry your mat vertically, which is a nice option for those with a crowded commute to class.
4. Fleurville Yoga Bag
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It only makes sense that high-end diaper bag designers Fleurville would branch out to offer a yoga mat bag. This one is of a traditional, long tube design, but is distinguished by its great patterned fabrics and recycled, PVC-free materials.
5. Le Sportsac Lotus
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If you like to kick it old school, check out Le Sportsac's Lotus yoga bag. Shaped like an elongated handbag, the Lotus comes in an ever-rotating variety of cool prints.
6. High Sierra Ahimsa Backpack
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A classic backpack with a hidden pouch that can be popped out to secure your yoga mat.
7. Keen Nopo Yoga Bag
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This modern, sporty bag looks like an oversized croissant and features a unique mat-wrangling strategy: two zippers on the front of the bag unzip to create a "tunnel" that holds your mat securely in place. Ingenious.
8. Gaiam Beau Yoga Tote
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A cute, cotton bag that can accommodate your yoga mat with it's exterior straps. The muted grey color and bow accent separates this bag from the pack.
9. Gaiam Mat Sling
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Take away the bag, and you are left with just a mat strap, which is exactly what the Gaiam Mat Sling is. The most basic mat tote you can think of, and, as an added bonus, you can use it as a yoga strap too.
