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It used to be that you were lucky to find a good yoga bag, much less a stylish one. These days, however, there are many options. While you can still get the basic shell bag that will protect your mat, why not consider a more comprehensive option since there are many to choose from? Here are some newer styles that might be more in line with your busy lifestyle:

• Sling yoga bags. Tired of your mat hitting you in the head when you carry it over your shoulder? The newer sling bags are the perfect solution to this problem, designed to sit at an angle that allows you to carry it comfortably while pointing the mat away from your head. Why didn’t someone think of this before?
• Stylish yoga bags. All the rage are new patterns and fabrics which can not only be functional, but serve as an accent to your outfit as well. Some are even designed to be worn as a sash or scarf when not in use–how sweet is that?
• Multi-function yoga bags. A new breed of bag, these can either hold a yoga mat underneath with straps, or serve as a satchel or carry bag on their own without the mat. Great for a long day that ends with a yoga class, you’ll have plenty of room for everything you need during the day. There’s nothing like getting two bags for the price of one.