Pilates and More, a Carol Beringer Studio

09/11/2025

Location change to Amorgos, Greece !

…300 steps up to monestary
…then a float in the sea to cool off (green body floating is me)
…strong women on the roof! 🧘

Having the time of my life!! See you all after 9/16.

09/03/2025

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” - Helen Keller

Having so much fun with friends and recharging my batteries in Portugal! 💜

08/06/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE: Amazing Movement Podcast ✨

🧘‍♀️ PILATES MAT WORK: The Episode That Demystifies Everything!

“Mat work is challenging because it’s just you, space, and gravity!” Carol breaks down why these exercises are so effective and teaches you the foundations that will transform your entire body.

In this 38-minute masterclass, learn:
- How to articulate your spine (it feels like a massage!)
- The famous “Hundreds” exercise that builds serious core strength
- Rolling like a ball for spinal mobility and fun
- The “Fabulous Five” abdominal series
- Why flexibility comes from a decompressed skeleton

“We exhale to get small, we inhale to get big” - Carol’s breathing cues that make everything click!

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone wanting to understand real Pilates mat work
⏰ Time needed: 38 minutes to transform your entire body
🧘‍♀️ What you’ll need: A quality exercise mat

Watch the full episode on YouTube (link in bio on instagram) or listen on Apple Podcasts!

Your spine will thank you for this gift 🙏

07/30/2025

🎙️This week on the podcast, Carol reconnected with Sarah Bernardi Carkner after 11 years - a dynamic wellness entrepreneur who truly embodies living life to its fullest!

Sarah’s infectious energy and philosophy of “living the width of life, not just the length” will inspire you to embrace joy as a daily practice.

Highlights from their conversation:

🧘‍♀️Creating FAB Empowers - making personal development fun and accessible
🧘‍♀️The power of showing up with positive energy everywhere you go
🧘‍♀️Learning from life experiences instead of just moving on to the next thing
🧘‍♀️Discovering yourself in new life chapters without rushing to fill the space
🧘‍♀️Why saying “yes” to new experiences keeps us growing

From running 200+ fitness classes to organizing chair dance events and sound bowl retreats, Sarah demonstrates that wellness can be transformative AND joyful.

Her mission to help others “step into their light” reminds us that our positive energy has a ripple effect on everyone around us.

Listen and watch the full episode now - link in bio!

07/23/2025

🦴 MEET YOUR BODY: The Episode That Changes Everything! Share or save now!

Watch and listen to the full episode at the link in bio!

Ready to meet “George” and discover why your body is the most incredible home you’ll ever have? This 23-minute deep dive will revolutionize how you think about movement forever!

Carol breaks down:
- Your spine’s 4 natural curves (and why they matter!)
- The 3 key alignment points that transform your posture
- Why your abdominals have 4 layers (not just the “six-pack”)
- How proper posture affects your breathing AND organ function
- The “steering wheel connection” that’s a total game-changer

“If I never see you again, this will change your life” - Carol’s promise to every first-time client, and now to YOU!

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone ready to understand their body and build lasting wellness habits
⏰ Time needed: 23 minutes that will benefit you for life
🧠 What you’ll gain: Complete body awareness and confidence

Your future self will thank you for this investment 🙌

07/16/2025

🎙️ The Carol Beringer Method: Amazing Movement Podcast 🎙️

This week on the podcast, Carol had a beautiful conversation with dear friend Liz Bernardi Seaden - a woman who transformed personal tragedy into a mission of healing and service. After suddenly losing her husband in England, Liz moved back to Pennsylvania with her son and rebuilt her life through yoga, mindfulness, and community.

Highlights from their conversation:

✨ Finding strength through yoga and mindfulness practices
✨ Teaching emotional resilience to children in Philadelphia schools
✨ Co-founding Widows Rising - a supportive community for women
✨ Navigating cultural adjustment and single parenting
✨ Accessing the inner resilience we all possess

Liz's story beautifully demonstrates how movement and mindfulness can be powerful tools for healing, and how our greatest challenges can become our greatest gifts to others. Her work with Mindfulness Through Movement in city schools and Widows Rising shows how personal transformation can ripple out to help countless others.

This conversation will inspire you to trust in your own inner strength and remember that we all have what we need within us to navigate life's most difficult chapters.

Listen to the full episode now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazing-yoga-mindfulness-and-widow-hood-liz-bernardi/id1801483560?i=1000717435686
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/a6fOoWUKRR4

07/09/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE: Amazing Movement Podcast ✨

🤷‍♀️ SHOULDER & NECK MOBILITY: The Relief You've Been Searching For!

"I'm so tight in my shoulders and neck" - Sound familiar? This is THE most common complaint Carol hears in her Pilates studio, and today she's sharing her go-to solution!

In just 7 minutes, learn how to:
- Release tension from computer work and driving
- Improve shoulder blade mobility with protraction/retraction
- Engage your core while moving your arms overhead
- Create immediate relief using a simple Thera-band

"When you move your limbs well, you're also strengthening your core" - Carol's reminder that everything in your body is connected!

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone who sits at a desk, drives, or feels tight in their upper body
⏰ Time needed: Just 7 minutes to feel the difference
🏋️‍♀️ All you need: A lightweight Thera-band (or resistance band)

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Q5rQ4XD29IE
Listen on Apple Podcasts - or anywhere you listen to podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoulder-neck-mobility-fitness-ep-08/id1801483560?i=1000716493325

Your shoulders will thank you immediately 🙌

Get ready to release tension and improve mobility in your shoulders and neck! In this episode, Carol addresses one of the most common complaints she hears in...

07/03/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE: Amazing Movement Podcast ✨

🐪 CAMEL DRINKING WATER: The Exercise That’ll Make Your Triceps Shake (In the Best Way!)

This fun quadruped movement is deceptively simple but incredibly effective! In just 4 minutes, Carol teaches you how to:

- Strengthen your core and entire back chain
- Improve spinal alignment and shoulder stability
- Engage muscles you didn’t know you had
- Create flow through your whole body

“When we’re doing things in good form, the body will flow. The muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia will move your skeleton through space the correct way.”
- Carol’s reminder that intentional movement makes all the difference.

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone wanting to strengthen their core and improve posture

⏰ Time needed: Just 4 minutes for this “unremarkable movement with remarkable benefits”

🧘‍♀️ All you need: A mat or comfortable floor space

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uvoe6K-fdOw
Listen on Apple Podcasts - Or anywhere you listen to podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/camel-drinking-water-fitness-ep-07/id1801483560?i=1000715518845

Your triceps will thank you tomorrow 💪

06/25/2025

🎙️A Journey of Resilience, Adventure, and Authentic Living🎙️

This week on the podcast, Carol had the honor of sitting down with her dear friend Eleanor Davis - a woman whose life story redefines what it means to be resilient. From surviving breast cancer to climbing 23,000-foot mountains, learning to fly planes, and navigating profound loss, Eleanor proves that it's never too late to say "yes" to life's adventures.

Highlights from their conversation:

🧘🏼 Climbing Aconcagua with fellow breast cancer survivors
🧘🏼 Learning to fly planes to overcome fear
🧘🏼 Building resilience through life's greatest challenges
🧘🏼 The power of chosen family and female friendships

Later in the episode, they're joined by sisters Sarah and Liz for a beautiful conversation about how relationships evolve across generations and the importance of authentic living.

Eleanor's story is a masterclass in turning obstacles into opportunities and choosing resilience as a daily practice. Her wisdom will inspire you to embrace your own authentic journey.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazing-mountain-climbing-eleanor-davis-journey-of/id1801483560?i=1000714405136

📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7VcRewjrB1b2_X1V0v5kh1gO16TJtvL&si=sDDlCJx6ryf8AZjX

06/18/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE: Amazing Movement Podcast ✨

🌪️ TWISTING & BENDING: The Movements Your Spine is CRAVING

⏰ Time needed: Just 13 minutes to transform how your spine feels

We twist and side bend maybe once a day (usually when we're reaching for something we dropped!) but our spine needs these movements to stay healthy and injury-free.

In Episode 6, Carol teaches you:
🧘🏼 The "Steering Wheel Connection" for instant posture improvement
🧘🏼 How your head position affects your breathing (mind-blowing!)
🧘🏼 Why your pelvic floor is the foundation of everything
🧘🏼 Gentle twisting and side bending sequences you can do anywhere

"We don't want to should on ourselves - we just want to enjoy movement!" - Carol's philosophy that makes wellness feel effortless, not overwhelming.

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone who sits at a desk, drives regularly, or wants better posture

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8NZyC9KEZBU

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Anywhere You Listen to Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisting-side-bending/id1801483560?i=1000713429246

Your future self will thank you 💙

06/11/2025

NEW EPISODE: Amazing Wellness Secrets

Carol sits down with Chris Conway, founder of Solutions 4 Health, for insights on taking control of your health through lifestyle choices.

Key highlights:

🧘🏼 Only 15% of chronic conditions are truly genetic
🧘🏼 Chris explains "epigenetics"
🧘🏼 How he created his "Nourish and Flourish" shake
🧘🏼 Why being healthy is easier & cheaper than being unhealthy

Favorite moment: Carol's story about taking zero medications and her doctor's shock!

Chris's mission aligns perfectly with Carol's philosophy: live as well as you can for as long as you can. Whether you're starting your wellness journey or optimizing what you're doing, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can use immediately.

Listen on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazing-wellness-secrets-30-years-of-health/id1801483560?i=1000712486749

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dtMvwlk_WAc?si=92NzpQ_PNrem3wb3

Email Carol at hello@carolberinger.com for connections to our guests!

15% of chronic conditions are truly genetic - the rest are within our control

Meet Chris Conway:Chris is the founder of multiple health-focused companies including Solutions 4 Health, Happy Being, and Everyday Throat Spray. With nearly...

06/04/2025

🔥 Tight hips from sitting all day? Your lower back is SCREAMING for this!

Carol's new 3-minute hip opening routine will change how you feel by the end of the day. No more stiff hips, no more achy back - just fluid movement that feels amazing.

✨ What you'll get:

🧘🏼 Instant low back relief
🧘🏼 Open those locked-up hip flexors
🧘🏼 Wake up your "sleeping" glutes
🧘🏼 Learn to move gracefully from floor to standing
🧘🏼 Turn stretching into meditation

This isn't just another stretch - it's your daily reset button. Perfect for desk warriors, new movers, and anyone who wants to feel better in their body.

🎧 Listen on Spotify - or Your Fave Pod Platform: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JsTvvC44Xi1JxsU05sU0n?si=dwtEWrnwQ

📺 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MHYIBmncGv0

Your hips (and your back) will thank you. 💪