Former Pro Dancer | 25+ Yrs Pilates Instructor | Level 3 Fascia Stretch Therapist | Reiki Master | Chronic Pain Recovery

The Pilates for Longevity Method



Long shifts. Long days. A body that still has to keep going.

The all-in-one Pilates, strength, mobility, and fascia program built to keep you moving with ease — not stiffness — for decades to come.

Created by Shannon Hershman, a former professional dancer who healed her own "incurable" diagnosis and built the program she wished existed for herself and her clients.

On demand classes. A brand new class every week. Beginners welcome.

Yes! I'm ready to move.
 

Is this You?


 

✔️ Long shifts, lifting, bending, and constant movement leave you feeling tired, stiff, and achy. 

✔️ You often get massages or chiropractic care that feel great in the moment, but the relief doesn't last. 

✔️ You’ve started believing aches, pains, and stiffness are just a normal part of aging 

✔️ You feel stress, anxiety, and daily tension building up in your body — and you’re starting to feel the impact.

✔️ You're afraid you might get injured.

Yes! I'm ready to move.

The 3 Biggest Reasons Your Body Feels Stiffer Over Time



1. Stress & Your Nervous System

Stress doesn't just affect your mind—it affects your body. When your nervous system senses stress, your muscles tighten to protect you. 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 stay healthy, fascia needs variety—bending, twisting, reaching, rotating, stretching, and strengthening through different ranges of motion, exactly what Pilates for Longevity was designed to do.

Yes! I'm ready to move.

The Program I Wish Existed


 

I created Pilates for Longevity because traditional Pilates wasn't enough. I kept watching clients lose the ability to do things that should feel natural — like getting up off the floor without thinking about it.

I knew people needed more than traditional mat and equipment work: real strength training for their bones, mobility work for their joints, and fascia care for the tightness underneath it all. So I built the program I wished existed.

Yes! I'm ready to free my body.

Hear from Pilates for Longevity Members



Members are experiencing meaningful changes in their bodies—hear their stories.

 
Yes! I'm ready to move.

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.

“I honestly feel like I traded my body in for an upgrade! Pretty amazing!"

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 the 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.

"This program could stop me from seeing my massage therapist!"

Tammy O.

“I already feel better after just 2 days.”

Yes! I'm ready to move.

Members Report Experiencing:


 

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.

Yes! I'm ready to move.

Now in the App Store!


✔️ A brand new class added each week

✔️ Have access to all previously recorded classes

✔️ Longevity Circle—members only community

✔️ Goal setting, progress tracking

✔️ Book Privates

 
Yes! I'm ready to move.

Meet Your Instructor


Shannon Hershman
Founder, Be Well My Body™ & Creator of Pilates for Longevity

Shannon Hershman knows what it's like to be told your body will never work the way you want it to. Diagnosed with an "incurable" autoimmune disease (Ankylosing Spondylitis) that caused chronic pain, she found her way back to health naturally — and has stayed there for over a decade.

Backed by a degree in Biology, a background as a professional dancer, and 25+ years teaching Pilates, she combined Pilates, strength training, mobility work, and fascia-focused movement into a single method designed for the best possible outcome in how you move, feel, and function.

Yes! I'm ready to move.

Care for the Body That Cares for Others


LONGEVITY PREP STARTS NOW


 

Annual Membership

$99/year

30% savings compared to the monthly savings!

  • Regularly $249/yr ($150 off)
  • A brand new class each week
  • Instant 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.
  • Lock in your rate for LIFE—your price will never increase!

  • Limited-time offer.
Yes and I want 30% savings!

Monthly Membership

$12/month

  • Regularly $29/mo
  • A brand new class each week
  • Instant 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.
  • Lock in your rate for LIFE—your price will never increase.

  • Limited-time offer.
Yes!

Cancel anytime and retain access through the end of the billing cycle.