The Yoga Assistant is a dual function strap. 

Use like a traditional yoga strap to achieve a wider range of motion in challenging poses.  (As with any exercise or exercise equipment - use with good judgement.  If you are not sure about proper technique, ask your yoga instructor for advice)

The Yoga Assistant can carry your workout mat and other equipment bags.  Simply connect the ends of the strap and lay flat to make one large circuit.  Near the middle, spread the two sides of the strap approximately 18 inches apart.  Roll your mat as usual and place on the prepared strap. This will leave a loop of the strap on either side of the mat.  Reach under the loop nearest you and grab the opposite loop; Pull second loop through the first loop and allow it to slide down to the mat leaving it encircled in the strap.  If you have a purse or equipment bag place the handle over the top loop and allow it to slide down to the mat.  Place that top loop over your shoulder and you are ready to go.  (Adjust the fit by spreading the straps further apart or closer together before placing the mat on the strap and pulling the loop snug to encircle the mat.)

The Yoga Assistant is 100% cotton and is available in 4 colors.