🧘🏼 Carol Beringer's Amazing Movement Podcast | Ep. 10: Pilates Mat Work (38 min)

Get ready to demystify Pilates mat work and get all the kinks out of your body! In this comprehensive episode, Carol guides you through foundational mat exercises that will transform your understanding of functional movement. Learn why mat work is challenging (it's just you, space, and gravity!) and discover how these movements create strength, flexibility, and body awareness simultaneously.
From rolling down to articulate your spine, to mastering the famous ”Hundreds,” Carol breaks down each exercise with clear anatomical cues and modifications. Perfect for beginners who want to understand what mat work is meant to deliver, or anyone looking to improve their movement patterns and core strength.

This episode combines spinal mobility, core strengthening, and full-body integration in one complete workout that will leave you feeling amazing in your body and ready to handle whatever life throws at you.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: Building Your Wellness Community
00:19 – Understanding Mat Work vs. Equipment-Based Exercise
01:56 – Rolling Down: Articulating Your Spine
03:29 – Finding Neutral Spine & Your Four Natural Curves
05:43 – Roll Backs: Engaging All Four Abdominal Layers
08:16 – The Hundreds: Breath + Movement Integration
10:12 – Single Leg Circles with Modifications
14:05 – Rolling Like a Ball: Spinal Articulation
16:02 – The Fabulous Five: Advanced Abdominal Series
20:20 – Spine Stretch Forward: Seated Spinal Mobility
24:29 – Saw: Adding Rotation to Spinal Movement
27:06 – Swimming: Prone Back Extension
29:06 – Side Lying Series: Hip Socket Mobility
32:12 – Shoulder Bridge: Articulated Spinal Extension
33:29 – The Three ”Wet Ones”: Swimming, Mermaid & Seal

ABOUT CAROL BERINGER:
With 25+ years of experience, Carol combines expertise in brain-based functional movement, Pilates, and yoga to help clients achieve improved posture, pain relief, and lifelong wellness. Her compassionate approach has transformed lives of individuals aged 6 to 96.
TOOLS MENTIONED:

Quality exercise mat (3 yoga mats thick for hard surfaces)
Optional: Thera-band for assistance with leg circles

SERVICES OFFERED:

Private Sessions
Group Classes
Workshops & Retreats
Zoom Sessions

CONNECT WITH CAROL:

Website: https://carolberinger.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesandmore110/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolBeringerMethod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-movement-podcast/id1801483560

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