Mermaid on the mat showing controlled lateral flexion without shoulder strain or excessive arm load. Pilates Mermaid often gets treated like a pretty pause between harder work. That misses the point. This movement asks for control, organisation, and honesty. The mat does not help you. It exposes you. When you look at traditional Pilates mat work, the repertoire is tight. Thirty four movements. Thirty two if you include Criss Cross and Can Can. That is not a lot. Teachers know

Diverse group dancing in sync, expressing joy and connection through shared rhythmic movement. As Pilates teachers we often find...

Dance: A Universal Language of Expression One of the most common hesitations I hear from clients is, "I'm not a dancer," which opens up a...