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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 7 MIN

Shoulder & Neck Mobility | Fitness Ep 08

from The Amazing Movement Podcast · host Carol Beringer

🧘🏼 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 her Pilates studio: "I'm so tight in my shoulders and neck." Using a lightweight Thera-band, she guides you through simple yet effective movements that create immediate relief.Learn protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades, elevation and depression movements, and how proper arm positioning engages your entire core. Carol demonstrates how these "unremarkable movements with remarkable benefits" help counteract the effects of computer work, driving, and our forward-focused daily activities.Perfect for all ages and abilities, this episode continues Carol's weekly series designed to help you use your body well through functional movement that makes everything else you do better.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction to Amazing Movement & Tools Overview 01:32 - Equipment Needed for Shoulder & Neck Mobility 03:02 - Thera-band Setup & Protraction/Retraction Movement 04:25 - Elevation & Depression with Overhead Movements 05:31 - Multi-Level Band Work & Core Integration 06:35 - Behind-the-Back Variations & Weekly ChallengeABOUT 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:Lightweight Thera-bandOptional: VersaLoop, flexible bar, foam roller, pinky ball, magic circle/Pilates ringSERVICES 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!#ShoulderMobility #NeckRelief #FunctionalMovement #CarolBeringerMethod #AmazingMovement

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