🧘🏼 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 Community00:19 - Understanding Mat Work vs. Equipment-Based Exercise01:56 - Rolling Down: Articulating Your Spine03:29 - Finding Neutral Spine & Your Four Natural Curves05:43 - Roll Backs: Engaging All Four Abdominal Layers08:16 - The Hundreds: Breath + Movement Integration10:12 - Single Leg Circles with Modifications14:05 - Rolling Like a Ball: Spinal Articulation16:02 - The Fabulous Five: Advanced Abdominal Series20:20 - Spine Stretch Forward: Seated Spinal Mobility24:29 - Saw: Adding Rotation to Spinal Movement27:06 - Swimming: Prone Back Extension29:06 - Side Lying Series: Hip Socket Mobility32:12 - Shoulder Bridge: Articulated Spinal Extension33:29 - The Three "Wet Ones": Swimming, Mermaid & SealABOUT 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 circlesSERVICES OFFERED:Private SessionsGroup ClassesWorkshops & RetreatsZoom SessionsCONNECT WITH CAROL:Website: https://carolberinger.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesandmore110/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolBeringerMethodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-movement-podcast/id1801483560Subscribe for weekly episodes to continue building your movement repertoire!#PilatesMatWork #MatWork #FunctionalMovement #CarolBeringerMethod #AmazingMovement

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