02/03/2026
Wow it’s been a long time since I last posted here! Life is busy! 😀 I’m sure you’ve seen too many exciting, spicy exercises on Insta I used to post a lot of them however this time I’d like to share a Classic Pilates exercise 😉 which is Mermaid, lateral spine mobility exercise.
Let’s talk about this beautiful stretch exercise 😊
Mermaid stretch pose opens the chest and shoulders while it strengthens the core, the pelvic floor, hip flexors, quads and lower back, bringing increased flexibility and balance all at the same time.
I have an opportunity to teach Pilates to lots of people every week in my classes. And I noticed that most of the time people complain about tight hip flexors, often caused by prolonged sitting, running, or weak glutes.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
Overarching the Back: Keep your spine long and avoid overarching your lower back, which can strain the back muscles. Collapsing the Chest: Keep your chest lifted and open to fully benefit from the heart-opening aspect of the pose.
Avoid If You Have Injuries: Especially in the knees, hips, shoulders, or lower back. Warm Up Thoroughly: Spend time in hip openers, quad stretches, and gentle backbends first.
Hope to come back here soon 🥰 I’m not the best on social media 😀 Pilates
