This week’s stretch of the week is mermaid stretch. Perfect for stretching out your side abdominals and trunk muscles. It also helps to lengthen the lower muscles of the back and chest.
This stretch is good for lower back pain, shoulder issues and swimmers shoulder.
How to:
Start sitting on your hip
Knees are bent and legs are folded on top of one another facing behind you
Place your elbow / hand on the mat beside you
Stretch the opposite arm up and over your head, as far as you can reach, hold and breathe
Next, stretch the same arm over to the other side of your body, hold and breathe
Repeat on the other side.
