Abstract: A dual position yoga mat bag has a longitudinal axis. A rolled-up yoga mat can be placed in an interior chamber for vertical carrying such that a longitudinal axis of the rolled-up yoga mat is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container. The rolled-up yoga mat can optionally be held by the container outside of the interior chamber such that the longitudinal axis of the rolled-up yoga mat is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container.