Carol Beringer's Amazing Movement Podcast | Season 2, Ep. 6: Studio Exercises - Simple Movements for a Tight Back (2 min)

Wrapping back? Cooking back? We all get tight, especially during busy seasons! Carol shares two simple movements that take just minutes but deliver serious relief. These are perfect for your morning routine or anytime your back needs attention.

The Butterfly Slide mobilizes your hip socket while engaging the back of your body (not the overworked front!), and the combination move adds upper body release. The key? Keep contact with the floor to work the right muscles. Carol's "seven for good luck" approach (based on six-second muscle memory) makes these easy to remember and integrate into daily life.

Brief, effective, and exactly what your tight back needs. These magical movement moments fit into even the most pressure-prompted days.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Pressure-Prompted Days

00:06 - The Butterfly Slide: Hip Socket Mobility

00:56 - Why Contact with the Floor Matters

01:30 - Combination Move: Upper Body + Lower Body

02:01 - Seven for Good Luck: Muscle Memory Magic

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:

• Exercise mat, floor, or your bed
• Just your body!

KEY BENEFITS:

• Releases tight back from wrapping, cooking, daily stress
• Mobilizes hip sockets and pelvis
• Lengthens and strengthens simultaneously
• Opens upper body while staying grounded
• Takes just 2 minutes!

CONTACT CAROL: Questions? Email hello@carolberinger.com

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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Carol Beringer's Amazing Movement Podcast | Season 2, Ep. 5: Studio Exercises - Hamstring Release (4.5 min)

Transform tight hamstrings into supple, functional legs with Carol's magical movement moment! Most of us have tight hamstrings because we use the front of our legs so much more in daily life. This supine leg series is an amazing way to start your day and create lasting change in how your legs feel and function.

Carol guides you through a complete routine including point-and-flex ankle work, leg circles, the "pizza on the ceiling" technique (a brilliant core stabilizer!), and heel-to-toe sequences. All while keeping your spine neutral and engaging your core without effort. This is the kind of movement that makes your body crave more.

Perfect for morning routines or anytime you need to release tension. Just lie down, listen, and move with Carol through this game-changing sequence.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Magical Movement Moments
00:05 - Why We Have Tight Hamstrings
00:58 - Point & Flex: Warming Up the Leg
02:16 - Pizza on the Ceiling: Core Stability + Hamstring Length
03:06 - Heel-to-Toe Sequences & Finishing Stretch

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:

• Exercise mat or comfortable floor surface
• Your body and Carol's guidance!

KEY BENEFITS:

• Lengthens tight hamstrings
• Engages core without effort (belly bracer!)
• Wakes up feet for the day ahead
• Pulls shoulders down away from ears
• Creates full-body connection

CONTACT CAROL: Questions? Email: hello@carolberinger.com

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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Meet Beth Grantham: The Science of Fascia and Movement Optimization

In this episode of The Carol Beringer Method: Amazing Movement, host Carol Beringer welcomes Beth Grantham, a physical therapist and mobility specialist from Brazil with 25 years of experience in movement science. Beth's journey into fascia work began in 2002 when she was introduced to a French school of posture, sparking a passion that led her through four fascial dissection courses and deep study of connective tissue.

Join Carol and Beth as they explore the fascinating world of fascia—the connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, organ, nerve, and vessel in your body.

Watch as Beth demonstrates her fascial reorganization technique on Carol, targeting the quadratus lumbaris and thoracolumbar fascia to create space, improve mobility, and reduce pain. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, or simply want to optimize your movement, this conversation reveals how fine-tuning your fascia can transform how your body functions.

About Elizabeth Grantham:
Beth Grantham is a physical therapist with 25 years of experience specializing in fascia, movement science, and postural reeducation. Trained in Brazil and certified in multiple modalities including Pilates and Rolfing concepts.

Connect with Beth:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ej.grantham/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.j.grantham/

Practice Location: Wayne, PA

**CHAPTERS: **
00:00 Introduction to Amazing Movement Podcast
01:38 Meet Beth Grantham, Mobility Specialist
02:15 From Brazil to Movement Science
03:53 What is Fascia?
04:20 Introduction to Rolfing and Fascial Release
05:07 The Fascial Dissection Journey
06:39 Fascia: The Connective Tissue Sweater
08:12 How Fascia Relates to Chronic Pain
08:52 Four Fascial Dissection Courses
09:21 Why Everyone is Different
09:48 Collagen and Elastin: Structure and Pliability
10:27 Biotensegrity Models Explained
11:36 Collapse vs. Proper Structure
13:06 Realigning Collagen Fibers Through Movement
15:04 Chronic Pain Doesn't Have to Be Forever
16:06 The Pelvic Floor and Lower Back Model
18:07 How Past Injuries Show Up Decades Later
20:01 Investigating Your Body's History
21:22 Understanding Soft Tissue
22:35 Tendons, Ligaments, and Fascia Functions
24:52 New Discoveries About Muscle Attachments
25:38 30-40% of Muscle Power Comes From Fascia
26:10 Starting With Postural Evaluation
27:45 Carol's Experience: From Diaphragm to Carpal Tunnel
29:59 The Orchestra of Movement
30:35 The Core and Pelvic Floor Foundation
33:12 Live Demonstration: Fascial Reorganization
35:42 Working the Quadratus Lumbaris
37:28 Active Movement Integration
39:48 Carol's Results: Lightheaded and Lighter
40:36 Next Steps in the Journey to 100

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.

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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