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Build a Handstand You're Proud to

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In 8 live classes, you'll get the coaching, custom feedback, and structure to improve your handstand..guaranteed.

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Simple,
Effective Plan
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What becomes possible when your training finally starts clicking?

90-Second Overview

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Just Imagine...

Just Imagine handstand section

Don’t spend forever glued to the wall.

Unlock the freedom
Handstand mastery

What’s Standing
Between You and
Handstand Mastery?

Sound Familiar?

Kicking up over and over, unable to consistenly catch your balance

Your alignment is off and you have no idea why.

Transitioning between skills is wobbly and unreliable.

Jumping or pressing feels impossibly heavy…

You can keep searching for the next "hack," "tip," or "quick fix"…

OR

You can finally get the coaching, feedback, and structure that actually moves you forward.

Why progress stalls

The 3 biggest mistakes keeping you stuck

01

Playing the Handstand Lottery

Every rep is a gamble.

Sometimes you catch it.

Most times you don't.

And you have no idea why.

02

Training Blind

You don't know what you don't know.

You can see something is off…

but you don't know how to fix it.

You're missing the expert eye.

03

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Generic drills aren't working.

Spending time and energy on drills that aren't targeting your unique sticking points is doing more harm than good.

Your Body Is Unique

This isn't about doing more… It's about doing the right things, consistently.

And that's exactly what we do inside FLEX-ED

1

Customized Programming

A personalized plan tailored to your specific sticking points and goals

2

Expert Guidance

Live feedback from coaches who can break down advanced skills in a way that actually clicks

3

Accountability

A training structure that keeps you accountable, consistent, and excited to train

4

Inspiration

A community that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and discover what you're truly capable of

Stuck at the Wall?

Learn how to

Overcome the fear of falling, build a safe exit strategy, and develop the confidence to balance away from it.

Chasing Longer Holds?

Learn how to

Refine your balance and train the quick corrections that keep you steady and in control.

On the Quest to Press?

Learn how to

Integrate the mechanics, flexibility, strength, and balance that make a controlled press possible.

Real coaching.

Real feedback.

Real progress.

As your goals evolve,
your training needs to evolve too.

Still bouncing between random tutorials?

Trying drills that may or may not apply to your body?

Guessing your way through training and hoping something clicks?

Wasting time on information that won't move you forward?

That might work when your goal is catching a handstand for a few seconds.

But handstand mastery… That's a completely different level of skill.

  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Technique
  • Control
  • Body Awareness

All working together to create the kind of handstand that becomes available no matter what the circumstance.

What if people were saving your posts

There's a part of you, and you don't have to admit it out loud, that would love nothing more than to scroll through a comment section full of "OMG you are an absolute badass."

We joke about it in class. Do it for the GRAM.

But underneath that joke? It's real.

Student Spotlight
“

I am completely blown away by my progress so far..

I went from not being able to kick up into a handstand at all, to now being able to do sequences on blocks and canes.

Aaya Oleneva
Beginner → Blocks & Canes

Because what you actually want is to feel like your hard work is paying off

To aim at something that scared you a little, put in the work, and "actually get there."

That's what mastering a handstand means.

You don’t want to just do a HANDSTAND.

You want to MASTER HANDSTANDS.

You're challenged. You're progressing.

And what used to feel completely impossible

Is now just part of your warm-up.

  • Strong
  • Flexible
  • Powerful
  • Confident
  • Capable
✦
Join The Handstand Breakthrough Program Live coaching & feedback that will have you handstanding anytime, anywhere!
Student Spotlight
“

What I love most about my progress is the ability to consistently balance when I kick up. I'm much more straight and stacked than I used to be.

And this progress happened in only a few months. The personalized live feedback during the classes is so helpful — and 10 times more beneficial than just following along a recorded video.

Justin Ehresman
Few Months In
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It’s like this…

Imagine digging for buried treasure…

Treasure digging illustration

Spending hours digging in one spot,

putting in the effort, doing the work

Only to realize the treasure was 2 feet to the right the entire time

(Exactly where you piled all the dirt)

That’s what training without the right guidance feels like

And honestly… who has time for that?

You're busy.

You've got work, responsibilities, a life.

You don't have unlimited time to:

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test random drills

→

analyze your own videos

→

guess your way through training

Could you figure it out on your own?

Maybe.

But at what cost?

How much time…

how much frustration…

how much energy are you willing to burn?

Or…

Ready to train efficiently and actually move forward?

Click Here to Get Started

Skip the guesswork — train with structure, feedback, and a clear path to results.

Good news—you don’t need to work harder

You just need to work smarter.

You need:

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A plan built for your body

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Expert eyes on your form

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Clear corrections you can actually apply

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A structure that keeps you consistent

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A training environment you actually enjoy showing up to

Because when those things are in place?

Progress becomes inevitable.

That’s exactly what we do inside the FLEX-ED Handstand Breakthrough Program

Student Spotlight
Student Progress
“

I'm a yoga teacher and I have never had personal feedback about my handstand form until this program.

Within the first 8 classes, I have the building blocks of holding my handstand in the middle of the room — and just did my longest hold ever.

I've dreamt of having a controlled handstand for a long time, and this program is making it a reality for me.

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Yoga Teacher
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Inside Your FLEX-ED 30-Day Handstand Breakthrough Program.

Everything you need to stop guessing and start progressing.

The Core Program

8 Live Coaching Sessions

Small-group Zoom sessions with real-time feedback, personalized coaching, and technique corrections.

Personalized 30-Day Roadmap

A custom plan built around your level and body, to guide your progress day by day.

Skill Assessment & Intake

We learn your history, strengths, and challenges to create your starting point and set you up for success.

A Community That Gets It

Connect with other students, ask questions, stay accountable, and get the support you need to keep going.

Live Feedback & Real-Time Coaching

Get live feedback during sessions so you always know what to fix, how to improve, and exactly what to focus on next.

On-Demand Video Library

Access our full library of on-demand video tutorials and class replays anytime, so you can learn, review, and progress on your schedule.

Exclusive Bonuses Included

FLEX-ED Mobility Library

  • Splits Bootcamp
  • Back & Shoulder Mobility
  • FLEX-ED Warm-Up Protocol

Handstand Success Toolkit

  • Equipment Guide
  • Top Tips Compilation
  • Class Replay Access

Mindset & Accountability Support

  • Mindset Training
  • Private Community Support
  • Post-Program Consultation

Your Investment Today

Regularly $247
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$147

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Full Participation Guarantee

Attend all 8 classes. Follow your plan. If you don't progress, we refund you in full.

The first class always comes with nerves. We need you fully engaged in the process to deliver the results we know are possible.

Everything You Get

Inside your 30-day breakthrough.

One complete system. No random resources to drown in.

The Usual Path

  • Private coaching $150/hr
  • Generic flexibility apps
  • YouTube rabbit holes
  • Training alone, guessing

$600–$1,200 / month

VS

FLEX-ED

  • Live expert coaching
  • Personalized roadmap
  • Real-time corrections
  • Accountability built in

$147 today

The Core Program

8 Live Coaching Sessions

Small-group Zoom sessions with real-time feedback.

$400 Value

Personalized 30-Day Roadmap

Built around your level, your goals, your body.

$200 Value

Skill Assessment & Intake

We learn your history before day one.

$150 Value

Flexibility, Strength & Calisthenics

Splits, shoulders, compression, strength, all coached live.

Included
+ Free Bonuses

🧠 Mindset Training

Break through mental barriers and plateau beliefs.

$97 Value

📹 On-Demand Library + Replays

Targeted trainings between sessions.

$150 Value

💬 Messenger Accountability

Post clips, ask questions, get feedback anytime.

$200 Value

👥 Private Community

Surrounded by students who get it and push you forward.

Priceless

Total Value: $1,197

Your Investment Today

Regularly $247

$100 Off · Spring Sale

$147

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🛡 Full Participation Guarantee

Attend all 8 classes. Follow your plan. If you don't progress, we refund you in full.

The first class always comes with nerves. We need you fully engaged in the process to deliver the results we know are possible..

Plus, When You Enroll Today

You also get these free bonuses.

Featured Bonus
🧠

Mindset Training

Your body is only half the puzzle. How you show up, what you believe about what's possible, how you handle plateaus, matters as much as the physical work.

We help you break through the mental barriers holding you back just as much as the physical ones.

🧘

Splits Boot Camp Access

A dedicated flexibility program targeting front and middle splits.

Directly improves your press, compression, and straddle work.

🔓

Back & Shoulder Routines

Targeted flexibility work to open your shoulders and back.

Unlocks deeper tuck handstands and cleaner lines.

🔥

FLEX-ED Warm-Up Protocol

The exact pre-practice routine our coaches use before every session.

Wrists, shoulders, and core primed from minute one.

🧭

Post-Program Consultation

A 1-on-1 check-in with Shelly after the program.

Review progress, map what's next.

🎒

Equipment Guide

Our students' top tools for improving their practice.

No guessing what to buy.

💡

Top Tips Compilation

Insights from our coaches and successful students.

What actually moved the needle for real students.

Shelly Airey demonstrating an advanced handstand pose

Helping you build strength, control, and confidence—one handstand at a time.

Meet Your Coach

Hi, I'm Shelly.

I'm a professional circus performer, hand balance coach, and founder of FLEX-ED™.

For over 20 years, I coached students of all ages and experience levels—from complete beginners to advanced hand balancers working toward presses, shapes, and higher-level skills.

And honestly?

I love coaching.

I love helping people break through the frustration, confusion, and self-doubt that so often come with handstand training.

Because once things finally click… Handstands become fun.

That's why I created FLEX-ED™.

To make high-level coaching, personalized feedback, and consistent support more accessible—so students don't have to spend years stuck guessing their way through training alone.

You don't need to figure this out alone anymore.

20+

Years Coaching

Two decades of experience helping students achieve real results.

2,000+

Students Coached

From complete beginners to advanced athletes—all over the world.

Student Spotlight
“

It's hard to find a program as complete and convenient as ShellyFLEX. After 2 years working with Shelly, I still see progress every week.

Thanks to her expertise, I feel confident in my handstand skills and I keep being challenged to move forward. Her coaching is always very personal and on point — she won't ask you to do things you're not ready for.

Her program offers dozens of classes every week, on hand balancing but also contortion skills and calisthenics. It never gets boring, and every coach is special in their own way of teaching.

Viviana Romanazzi
2 YR Student
Student Spotlight
Crystal Lutz testimonial
Student Progress
“
I sought coaching from Shelly in order to get my press handstand back. Not only did I get it back, I learned how to do it the correct way.

Learning new skills is great, but what keeps me in the program is the supportive, like-minded community of students and coaches.

There truly is no other program like it!
Crystal Lutz
Student

Students Doing The Work

Kristen doing a handstand in front of a boat
Kristen · 50+
Peter holding a one-handed handstand
Peter · 2+ Years
Viviana holding a shape
Viviana
In Their Own Words
“
A Student's Story

What I love the most about this is the fact that I found the sport I think I was always meant to do, and it gives me so much joy. I truly started out doing headstands as part of my yoga practice and then found Shelly so I could practice headstand skills and one day not need a wall.

It's been so much more than that, and it's almost hard to put into words because I'm so grateful for this program and what it's brought me. Not only am I actually doing handstands and finding balance, but it's taught discipline, structure, consistency, and how to keep promises to myself.

It's shown me that if you show up every day and improve one small step at a time, the hard work will eventually show up. And it sure has with handstands. I feel more fit and active than ever, and everything I do outside of handstands supports that practice.

Beyond the physical transformation, this journey has brought me so much joy and happiness. I've even inspired others to become more active, and it's given me confidence I didn't even know I was missing.

Steven Niemann
Student
Student Spotlight
Margaret Jade Chua Lao
Margaret Jade Chua Lao
Student Progress
“
Shellyflex has helped me improve my flexibility so much and has given me confidence I never thought I’d have.

I honestly never thought I’d be able to do handstands away from the wall, but with Shelly’s guidance, I’m now learning to balance on my own, create different shapes, and hold my handstands longer.

What I love most is that the program is truly for everyone — from complete beginners to more advanced students.
Margaret Jade Chua Lao
Student

Who This Is For

Is FLEX-ED right for you?

This is for you if

  • You can kick up to a handstand sometimes, but not consistently
  • You've been training on your own and plateaued
  • You've tried YouTube, apps, or generic courses and hit a wall
  • You want real coaching, not another video library
  • You're willing to show up and do the work

It works for you even if...

You don't feel strong enough.

Half our students start thinking they're not ready. We'll tell you exactly what to build, and in what order.

You're not naturally flexible.

Flexibility is trained, not born. We have entire classes dedicated to the splits, shoulders, and compression work that unlocks new skills.

You've tried other programs before.

Most of our students have. The difference is live coaching, seeing what you are actually doing on camera, in real time.

You're worried about being on camera.

You're not performing. You're being coached. Most people are surprised by how comfortable it feels within a few minutes.

Kristen Magni, 50+, doing a handstand split

You're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s

"I couldn't even get into these poses a year ago. PS, I'm 50+ years old."

— Kristen Magni, FLEX-ED Student

This is NOT for you if

  • You want a passive course to sit on a shelf
  • You're not open to receiving feedback
  • You can't commit to showing up for 8 live classes in 30 days

That's it. If you're willing to show up, we've got you.

Student Spotlights
“
This week I got my press handstand off the floor after joining the program two months ago. And that's something I was hoping to get after a year of classes! So that's very exciting and I can't wait to see how I'll progress further.
Alaina Gerrit
2 Months In
“
That class was great and she gave me wonderful modifications to be gentler. This is the best program I've ever experienced, I cannot express enough gratitude! I live in the middle of nowhere and we have nothing like this available 🙏
Diana Nash
Student

Meet the Team

The coaches behind your breakthrough.

Our coaches don't just tell you what you're doing wrong. They show you exactly how to fix it.

You probably already know your back is arching. That's not the hard part. The hard part is knowing what to do about it.

2,000+ Students. Real Results.

Don't take it from us — read what they wrote.

Unedited. Unprompted. From real FLEX-ED students who showed up and stuck around.

"

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This program changed my life — and I'm not exaggerating. Learning to handstand in this community helped me heal past trauma and take back control of my life.

— Kristin B.

On Real Progress

"My progress in a few months has been better than I ever expected."

CS
Christen S.

On Arm Balances

"Arm balances I'd worked on for years — unlocked by changing a few small things."

HN
Hollie N.

On Time Lost

"I wish I'd found this years ago. It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration."

BW
Beth W.

On Real Feedback

"Live classes. On-the-spot feedback. Nothing else compares."

TJ
Tracey J.

On the Coaching

"Incredible instructors. Kind, patient, and they actually build confidence."

NS
Noelle S.

On Steady Progress

"Never left me overtaxed. Always left me closer to my goals."

SN
Sara N.

On the Environment

"They've built an uplifting, encouraging place to practice. Try a class — you'll be happy you did."

MG
Maple G.
2,000+ students trained
50%+ stay 2+ years
Student Spotlight
Jean Koch testimonial
Jean Koch testimonial
“
I used to kick up into handstands just hoping for the best, but since training with Shelly, her team (and fellow class mates), it’s been such a POSITIVE and fun learning experience.

I’ve gained control, awareness, and a whole new understanding of my body. I’m even hitting handstand shapes that I never thought was possible.
Jean Koch
Student
Student Spotlight
Taelore Stearns testimonial
“
Started ShellyFLEX back in June 2025 and I'm really happy with the progress I've made on my chin and chest stands.

This has led me to get into moves like this in aerial hammock as well! 😀
Taelore Stearns
Since June 2025

Why Online Works Better

FLEX-ED is different.

Most online handstand courses offer just a few class times per week , with most programs centered around on-demand training and overcrowded group sessions.

You're lucky if the coach knows your name.

We built FLEX-ED the opposite way.

60+

classes every week
Always the right level.

6–12

students per class (in most classes)
Your coach sees you.

"I wish I had found this program years ago. It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration."

— Beth Wichman

Frequently Asked

Got questions? We've got answers.

What happens right after I enroll?

You'll get an intake survey to tell us about your practice, goals, and where you're stuck. Based on your answers, we build your personalized roadmap and match you to the right classes for your level.

Then you book your first session from 70+ weekly class times and hop on Zoom.

How is this different from YouTube tutorials or on-demand courses?

Tutorials and on-demand courses give you the same drills that every other student sees. They can't tell you what your body needs. They can't see your compensations. They can't give you the specific correction that unlocks your breakthrough.

FLEX-ED gives you live coaches watching you on screen, in real time, every session.

What if I can't make the live classes?

With 70+ class times per week, you'll find sessions that fit your schedule. Every class is also recorded, so you can review what you worked on afterward.

That said, the live coaching is the whole point. Our most successful students commit to attending the live sessions consistently.

Do I need any equipment?

All you really need is a laptop or phone, a bit of floor space, and a wall to start with. We recommend a yoga mat and eventually a pair of parallettes, but you can get started with almost nothing.

You'll also receive our Recommended Equipment Guide as a bonus, so you know exactly what's worth investing in as you progress.

What if I've never done a handstand before?

You're welcome, but this program is specifically designed for students who have some foundation and have hit a plateau.

If you're a total beginner, reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll recommend the right starting point within our broader program.

How does the guarantee work?

Attend all 8 live classes. Follow your personalized plan. If you genuinely don't progress, we refund you in full.

We require participation because the first class always comes with nerves. We need you in the process to deliver the results we know are possible.

What happens after the 30 days?

You'll have a 1-on-1 Post-Program Consultation with Shelly to review your progress and map what's next. Many students continue training with us long-term.

But there's no long-term contract. You can cancel anytime after the 30 days, and you'll keep all the replays and resources.

The Choice You're Actually Making

One year from today, where will you be?

You have two paths in front of you. The difference starts here.

✗ Path One

Another year of the same.

Staying stuck,

Feeling frustrated,

Putting in the work without seeing the results

✓ Path Two

30 days from now.

Advanced student handstand on a desert mound

You've left the wall. You're holding longer. You’re changing shapes. Your press is within reach.

You know exactly what to train, when to train it, and why.

You've stopped guessing. You look forward to your training. You’ve built lifelong friendships.

The plateau isn't going to fix itself. It never does.

Regularly $247

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$147

Start Path Two →

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Student Spotlight
Student Progress
“
I love working with the instructors on the ShellyFLEX program. They're so knowledgeable, they keep things challenging, and my progress in the past few months has been better than I ever expected!

I also love the library to look back on classes in case I don't have time to attend live, so I can still make the program work with my schedule. I definitely feel her program has been worth the money.
Christen Sterba
Student
Student Spotlight
Iabou Windimere testimonial
Iabou Windimere testimonial
Iabou Windimere testimonial
Before & After
“
I joined ShellyFLEX because my joint issues always kept me from doing handstands, furthering my back bends, and hip flexibility.

ShellyFLEX pushed me past the wall I’d been hitting for 20 years. Scrolling through videos on social media won’t get you there — ShellyFLEX will. She’s broken down the skills you need to a step-by-step process to strengthen your body the right way.
Iabou Windimere
20 YR
Practitioner
Student Spotlight
“
The greatest testimonial is that I couldn't hold these poses or even get into them consistently a year ago.

I've developed better body awareness, balance and an understanding of where I need to build skills and strength to improve my practice.
Kristen Magni
50+ YRS · STUDENT
"
I had been terrified of attempting my handstand away from the wall. After just a few live classes, the coaches helped me conquer my fear of falling. Now? I'm doing handstands wherever I want.
FLEX-ED Breakthrough Graduate
Student doing a handstand at a beach
Real Students. Real Breakthroughs.

If you’re ready to stop guessing… this is your next step

You’re already putting in the work.

Now it’s time to make that work actually count.

Join the Handstand Breakthrough Program