Who Doesn't Love a Good Mermaid?
The Mermaid exercise can be performed on the Mat, the Cadillac /Tower, the Wunda Low Chair, both the High and Low Barrels and of course the Reformer. The primary purpose of Mermaid is to stretch the lateral trunk flexors and improve mobility throughout the spine. The Mermaid stretch is excellent for working on postural problems caused by weight bearing too heavily on one side like carrying a heavy purse or bag on one shoulder or holding an infant on one hip as this will cause that side to close up. I personally know this exercise is great for my scoliosis. While most scoliosis is described as a 3-dimensional disfiguration of the spinal column, meaning that it can developed misaligning shapes in all directions, including forwards and backwards, it is most often characterized by a lateral curve. Mermaid is considered by most Pilates instructors to be of a beginner/intermediate exercise. It is a wonderful way to release all of the muscles around the waist and rib cage that are worked in so many Pilates exercises.
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(original post) SEPTEMBER 12, 2017