The Pilates for Longevity Method
Built from 25+ years of studying the body, hands-on work with clients, and my own hard-won journey through chronic pain. I’ve spent decades learning what helps the body move, recover, and feel better—and put it all into the Pilates for Longevity Method to help you feel your best.
On-demand classes. A brand new class each week. Beginners welcome.
Yes! I'm ready to free my body.Life leaves a mark on your body.
Not just aging.
The stress.
The desk job.
The workouts without recovery.
The injuries.
The pregnancies.
The grief.
The years of rushing.
The tension you didn't even realize you were carrying.Â
Over time, your body adapts.
It moves less.
It protects itself.
You stop twisting.
You stop squatting.
You stop reaching overhead.
Eventually you assume,
"I guess this is just getting older."
But it isn't.
Your body simply isn't moving through the full range it was designed for anymore—and years of everyday life can take a toll.
 Does Your Body Feel Different Than It Used To?
You wonder...
âś“ You feel stiff when you first get out of bed.
âś“ Your hips tighten after sitting for too long.
âś“ Â Your feet feel tired and achy by the end of the day.
âś“ Your shoulder pinches when you reach overhead.
âś“ You avoid movements you used to do without thinking.
âś“ You feel younger inside than your body sometimes feels.
âś“ Massage and chiropractic care provide relief, but the results don't always last.Â
These aren't just signs of getting older. They're signs that your body has adapted over time.
Here are the three biggest reasons your body feels stiffer than it used to.
The 3 Biggest Reasons Your Body Feels Stiffer Over Time
1. Stress, Trauma & Your Nervous System
Stress, trauma, and your nervous system don't just affect your mind—they affect your body. When your nervous system senses a threat, your muscles tighten to protect you. While this response is normal, ongoing stress or unresolved trauma can keep your body in a more guarded state. Over time, that tension can contribute to stiffness, discomfort, and restricted movement.
2. Hormonal Changes & Aging
As we age, our fascia naturally becomes less hydrated and less elastic. The tissue doesn't glide as smoothly, making the body feel tighter and less mobile. For many women, these changes accelerate during perimenopause and menopause, while men typically experience them more gradually.
3. Lack of Movement Variety
Your body wasn't designed to move in only one or two directions. Sitting, walking, or doing the same exercises every day can leave parts of your fascia underused.
To prevent getting tight and stiff, fascia needs variety—bending, twisting, reaching, rotating, stretching, and strengthening through different ranges of motion, exactly what Pilates for Longevity was designed to do.
Why Incorporate Pilates for Longevity Into Your Life?
The Pilates for Longevity Method combines Pilates, mobility, strength training, and fascia-focused movement to help you:
✓ Move more freely in every direction — bend, twist, reach, squat, and get up from the floor with greater ease
✓ Reduce stiffness and everyday aches and pains — while feeling more open, mobile, and less restricted
âś“ Build strength to support your joints, posture, and long-term mobility
âś“ Move through your day with more energy and ease
Many members also notice they feel calmer, breathe more deeply, and carry less physical tension as they reconnect with their bodies.
As one member shared:
"This isn't just a program. It's a pathway to a healthier, happier life."
Hear from Pilates for Longevity members!
Members are experiencing meaningful changes in their bodies—hear their stories.
Amy S.
"After a week of these 40-minute classes, the chronic stiffness in my lower back began to feel better."
Katie O.
"I noticed a difference in my strength and ease of movement in just two weeks."
Ellyn V.
“After doing your classes for a bit now, I am realizing that when I let a couple of days go by without doing one, my body craves it!"
 Stephanie T.
“I am a retired Physical Therapist and I wish I knew some of these exercises for my patients when I was working."
Wendy K.
"Shannon's Pilates for Longevity classes online, are unlike any other Pilates videos that I've done. These classes have such a great variety."
Colleen T.
"Since starting these sessions, I’ve noticed a big difference in how my body moves and feels day to day."
Maureen M.
"This isn't just a program; it’s a pathway to a healthier, happier life."
Stephanie M.
"Shannon is one of the best instructors! I've improved alignment, strength and mobility."
 Keli F.
"Shannon’s Pilates for Longevity classes fill a niche that is so extremely important to staying active for years to come!"
Cara M.
"I honestly think this program could stop me from seeing my massage therapist!"
Tammy O.
“I already feel better after just 2 days."
Members Report Experiencing:
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Less Pain & Tension
✔️ Reduced knee pain
✔️ Reduced hip pain
✔️ Reduced neck pain
✔️ Reduced back pain
✔️ Reduced inflammatory pain
✔️ Fewer headaches
✔️ Relief from tech neck
✔️ Less everyday tension
Greater Mobility, Strength & Well-Being
✔️ Increased range of motion
✔️ Greater strength
✔️ Improved posture and body awareness
✔️ Easier getting on and off the floor
✔️ Easier bending and lifting
✔️ Breathing more deeply
✔️ Better sleep and recovery
✔️ More energy
✔️ Feeling more comfortable in your body
✔️ Feeling calmer with less anxiety
Free your body.
Restore your movement.
Rediscover your freedom.
Available in the App Store
✔️  A brand-new 40-minute class added every week. On-demand—easy to move anytime, anywhere!
 ✔️ Access to the entire on-demand library
✔️ Personalized Recommendations
✔️ Longevity Circle, a members-only community where you'll connect with others who are committed to moving well for life.
✔️ Goal setting, progress tracking
✔️ Book Privates
Meet Your Instructor
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Shannon Hershman, former professional dancer and founder of Be Well My Body™, has been a certified Pilates instructor for over 25 years and holds a degree in biology. She is also a Level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist and has earned more than two dozen certifications in movement, rehabilitation, and healthy aging.
After putting her chronic pain and autoimmune disease into remission naturally, she spent more than a decade studying how to help the body reduce pain, restore mobility, and stay strong for life.
Her signature Pilates for Longevity on-demand class series is designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and build a body that supports you for years to come.
Start Feeling Better In Your First Week.
 On-demand classes. A new class every week. Cancel anytime.
Pilates for Longevity Annual Membership
$99/year
Regularly $249/year
- Save 30% compared to the monthly membership
- A brand new on-demand class weekly
- Access to the entire class library—50+ classes and growing
- When your body feels this good, you feel like you can take on the world.Â
- Lock in your rate for life—price never increases.
Pilates for Longevity Monthly Membership
$12/month
Regularly $29/month
- A brand new on-demand class weekly
- Access to the entire class library—50+ classes and growingÂ
- When your body feels this good, you feel like you can take on the world.
- Lock in your rate for life—price never increases.
