Hi Christine, Good question! It's hard to say which shoelace version gives a deeper or better stretch, because it's different for everybody depending on the structure of their hip bones and femur bones. That's why it's really up to you as the practitioner to decide which variation is best.

Nigel ❤️

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I'm also a big fan of The Essential Rumi 💖

Glad you enjoyed this, Tony!

It can definitely be easier without a mat!

Carol 💖

Glad you enjoyed this!