FLEX-ED 30 Day Handstand Breakthrough Program
"Holy sh!t, Shelly — did you see how long I did my handstand for?!"
This is what it's like to be in one of our classes.
People are laughing, people are joking, they're complaining about the difficulty — but eager to do it again.
Our classes are addictive because our students make meaningful progress every single class. If you've been wanting to have a breakthrough in your handstands, I invite you to join us.
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
Training Handstands Is Hard. But It Doesn't Have to Be Unpleasant.
Shelly Airey — Founder, ShellyFLEX Athletics
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This Is What Becomes Possible
Real FLEX-ED students. Real breakthroughs. Every one of them started exactly where you are now.
You kick up in the middle of the room and you hit it once.
You don't really know why it worked that one time.
So you do 20 more reps, desperate to find that same sensation again.
You're just spitting in the wind.
Your tuck won't go lower. Your feet won't leave the floor for the press.
You try it again. You try it again. You try it again.
But you're not getting anywhere.
The methods you've been using aren't working anymore.
They were working enough to teach you the basics.
But kicking up into a handstand isn't actually all that difficult in the grand scheme of things.
Holding one is really difficult. And you're expecting it to be the same.
Why can't I hold it? Why can't I change shape? Why can't I jump? Why can't I press?
You can get your feet wet with tutorials. But as far as really advancing, you need to learn from other people.
Here's what's really going on
You think you just need a different drill, and then you'll move to the next step.
So you keep guessing at what's actually holding you back.
You're attempting drills that might not be appropriate for your body or your skill level.
And the cue for one person is almost the opposite of what another person needs.
That's why following tutorials doesn't work.
You don't need to work harder. Your training needs to become more effective.
Yoga classes just say "kick up if it's in your practice."
Or they'll have you hold against the wall for the whole time. That's not coaching.
On-demand has you working 10 times harder.
You have to self-motivate. You have to push yourself to stay consistent. You can't ask anybody any questions.
You think it's less painful than showing up.
But if you show up, you're going to progress so much faster in a much shorter amount of time.
What Makes FLEX-ED Different
Training handstands is hard. But it doesn't have to be unpleasant.
You're going to work hard and have fun.
You're going to be surrounded by people pushing through just like you are, with a passionate coach who's helping you to thrive.
"What are we going to work on today, Shelly? What are we going to do?"
They're excited to challenge their body. They're excited to explore what they can do.
Those aha moments, those breakthroughs — that's what they get addicted to.
That's the FLEX-ED Breakthrough.
"My progress in the past few months has been better than I ever expected."
— Christen Sterba, FLEX-ED Student
"I wish I had found this program years ago. It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration."
— Beth Wichman, FLEX-ED Student
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
Sound Familiar?
No matter where you are, we'll meet you there and move you forward.
Stuck at the Wall?
We'll help you overcome the fear of falling, build a safe exit strategy, and develop the confidence to balance away from it.
Chasing Longer Holds?
We'll help you refine your balance and train the quick corrections that keep you steady and in control.
On the Quest to Press?
We'll help you integrate the mechanics, flexibility, strength, and balance that make a controlled press possible.
No matter where you're at on your handstand journey, the path forward is the same — you need consistent guidance from experts to eliminate the trial and error and make each training session efficient, effective, and moving the needle forward.
Real Student. Real Result.
I had been TERRIFIED of even 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.
And to be completely honest... it makes me feel like a total Bad-A**.
— FLEX-ED Breakthrough Graduate
How FLEX-ED Actually Works
Every single person — every step of the way — is personalized because every person is unique.
We Get to Know You
You come in the door and we want to get to know you. We want to know what you've done so far, what you're currently struggling with, where you want to go — so that we can cater the plan to you.
If you're super strong, you might need more mobility training. If you're super mobile but you're not strong, you're going to need strength training. If you're afraid of cartwheeling away from the wall, we're going to need to work on conquering that fear first.
8 Live Zoom Sessions
Small groups. Experienced, expert-level coaches watching you on screen — correcting your form, answering your questions, and giving you feedback built for your body.
The instructions for each person are different. Your homework is going to look different. The cue for one person is almost the opposite of what another person needs. That's why this works.
Schedule around your life. Not the other way around.
Comprehensive Training for the Whole Skill
You're here because you want more than just a straight handstand. You want to change shapes, press, and have your skills look good. That means you need to improve your shoulder flexibility, your splits, your compression, and your strength.
We have specific classes for each of those needs — flexibility, calisthenics, and strength sessions designed to build every piece of the puzzle.
Plus access to on-demand trainings targeted for your specific needs. We teach you how to use these materials effectively — so you're only working on what you actually need, not drowning in hours of tutorials.
Accountability Between Every Session
We check in. We follow up. We give you feedback on your training videos. We answer your questions between classes. And we notice when you're not showing up.
We're here to hold you accountable and guide you toward whatever path you're hoping to reach — not just during class, but in between every single session.
"Hey — did you sign up for class today?"
A Community That Gets It
People come to class and they're like, "What are we going to work on today, Shelly? What are we going to do?" They're excited to explore what they can do. They're excited to challenge their body.
When one person has a breakthrough, the whole energy of the class shifts. They're laughing, they're complaining about the difficulty — but eager to do it again. They can't wait to post their latest achievement in the group.
Those aha moments, those breakthroughs — that's what they get addicted to.
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
Everything Inside Your 30-Day Breakthrough
One complete system — not a collection of random resources you'll never use
The Usual Path
- Private coaching ($150+/hr)
- Generic flexibility apps
- YouTube rabbit holes
- Training alone, guessing
FLEX-ED
- Live expert coaching
- Personalized roadmap
- Real-time corrections
- Accountability built in
Imagine looking back 30 days from now — you've hit positions you thought were years away, your body feels different, and you finally have a system that works. That's what this is built to do.
Attend 4 classes and earn a $100 credit toward continued training — bringing your real cost to just $147
- No long-term contract
- Cancel anytime after 30 days
- Keep all replays and resources
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
Plus — When You Enroll Today, You Also Get:
Included free with every enrollment
Featured Bonus
Mindset Training
Your body is only a piece of the puzzle. Training your mind has a bigger impact than most realize. How are you showing up to class? What limiting beliefs are standing in your way? We help you break through the mental barriers that are holding you back just as much as the physical ones.
Splits Boot Camp Access
A dedicated flexibility program targeting front and middle splits. Splits flexibility directly improves your presses, compression, and straddle work.
Included With Your EnrollmentBack & Shoulder Flexibility Routines
Targeted routines to open your shoulders and improve back flexibility. Shoulder mobility unlocks deeper tuck handstands and cleaner lines.
Included With Your EnrollmentFLEX-ED Warm-Up Protocol
The exact pre-practice routine our coaches use before every session. Prime your wrists, shoulders, and core so you're ready to train from minute one.
Included With Your EnrollmentPost-Program Path Consultation
A 1-on-1 check-in with Shelly after the program to review your progress, discuss the $100 continued training credit, and map out what to focus on next.
Included With Your EnrollmentRecommended Equipment Guide
Our students' top tools for improving their practice — the exact props, mats, and gear that make the biggest difference. No guessing at what to buy.
Included With Your EnrollmentTop Tips from FLEX-ED Students & Coaches
The insights that had the biggest impact on student progress — from realizing they needed to take training seriously to how one hour of live coaching outpaced months of solo practice.
Included With Your Enrollment70+ Classes Every Week — See the Full Schedule
Handstands, flexibility, calisthenics, and more — pick the times that fit your life.
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70+ classes across all time zones
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
The Coaches Behind Your Breakthrough
FLEX-ED coaches are experienced, expert-level teachers who do more than just identify what you're doing wrong. They guide you through exactly how to fix it.
You might already know your back is arching, or that you can't leave the wall. That's not the hard part. The hard part is knowing what to do about it — which drills to use, which cues to focus on, and how to train differently so the problem actually goes away. That's what our coaches do, every single class.
of FLEX-ED students train with us for 2+ years — not because they have to, but because they fall in love with what their body is capable of doing and want to keep learning more.
2,000+ Students. Real Results.
Here's what happens when expert eyes finally find what's been holding you back.
Life-Changing Result
When I tell you joining this program has changed my life, I'm not exaggerating. Learning to handstand within this community has helped me heal past trauma and take back control and power of my life. The coaches are supportive and truly care about your progress and attendance in class.
— FLEX-ED Breakthrough Student
"I wish I had found this program years ago. It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration."
— Beth Wichman
"I was able to do arm balances pretty quickly that I have been working on for years — just by changing a few little things that I was doing with my body."
— Hollie J. Nesbitt
"The classes never left me feeling over taxed and I always left feeling closer to my goals."
— Sara Nicholas
"Incredible instructors that are kind, patient, and build confidence."
— Noelle S.
"An incredible experience. Live online classes with on the spot feedback. Modifications when needed."
— Tracey Jackson
"They've created a very uplifting, encouraging environment to practice. Definitely give classes a try. You'll be happy you did!"
— Maple GoldLove
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
This Isn't Like Other Online Programs
Most online handstand courses offer one or two group classes a week — with 50 to 100 students crammed into each one. You're lucky if the coach even knows your name.
We built FLEX-ED the opposite way.
70+ classes every week. Specific classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skills — so you're always training at the right level.
And we keep every class between 10 and 25 students max. Most sessions have 10 to 15 people. That means your coach isn't scanning a grid of 80 tiny squares hoping to spot your form. They're watching you, correcting you, and giving you feedback that's specific to your body.
That's why our students don't just have one breakthrough and plateau again. The structured progression of classes and the live coaching format means breakthroughs keep happening — week after week, month after month.
It doesn't matter how long you've been stuck. What matters is that when you train this way, things start to change.
(25 max for select classes)
us for 2+ years
They Were Skeptical Too
"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. PS — I'm 50+ years old."
— Kristen Magni
"After 2 years, I still see progress every week. Her coaching is always very personal and on point. She won't ask you to do things you're not ready for."
— Viviana Romanazzi
"My progress in the past few months has been better than I ever expected! I definitely feel her program has been worth the money!"
— Christen Sterba
Why It Works Better Than In-Person
You will be seen — this is not a webinar
With 10–15 students per class, your coach has time to watch your form, give you specific corrections, and answer your questions. Every single session.
Train more often — no commute, no excuses
No driving to a studio. No scheduling around one local class a week. 70+ class times means you train when it works for you — and show up more consistently.
Coaching doesn't stop when class ends
Post a clip between sessions and get coach feedback. Ask questions anytime. You're never truly training alone — even on the days you don't have class.
Every minute is used — no wasted time
No filler drills designed for someone else's level. Classes are structured by skill level — beginner, intermediate, advanced — so every drill is relevant to where you are right now.
Is FLEX-ED Worth the Investment?
Tutorials can help some. But they certainly don't save you time.
You're attempting drills that might not be appropriate for your body. You don't know if you're doing them correctly. You have to self-motivate. You have to push yourself to stay consistent. You're working 10 times harder for a fraction of the progress.
A decent amount of students at this level have done some kind of other training in the past. They outgrow it, or it helped them some, but it didn't get them to where they want to be.
If your time is valuable to you, stop dicking around and come to class.
In the long run, showing up will be less painful. And you're going to progress so much faster in a much shorter amount of time.
"I wish I had found this program years ago. It would have saved me so much time, energy, and frustration."— Beth Wichman, FLEX-ED Student
Still Have Questions? We've Got Answers.
We want you to feel 100% confident this is right for you before you enroll.
Yes — we absolutely work with beginners. This program is for anyone who's willing to show up, be open to feedback, and put in the work. If that's you, we'll meet you exactly where you are.
The only people this isn't for are those who aren't open to receiving coaching. If you want to be guided, we've got you.
We offer 70+ live class times every week — mornings, afternoons, and evenings across multiple time zones. You choose the sessions that fit your life.
The program is built around two live classes per week. It works like a punch card — if you can only make one class one week, you can attend three the next. Flexibility is built in.
You're not joining live classes every single day. The program includes on-demand content and class replays in addition to your live Zoom sessions. Your coaches guide you on which on-demand trainings to use between classes so you're training effectively on your own time too.
Classes are kept intentionally small so your coach can actually see you, give individual corrections, and call out what's specifically happening in your practice. This isn't a 200-person webinar. It's real coaching — and you will be seen.
YouTube can't see your alignment, catch your compensations, or give you the exact cue your body needs right now. Live coaching can. That's the entire difference — and for most students, it's the only difference between years of frustration and a genuine breakthrough.
No — FLEX-ED is a well-rounded program. You also get flexibility classes (including splits boot camp and shoulder/back routines), calisthenics, and strength sessions. Splits flexibility directly improves your presses and compression. Shoulder mobility unlocks deeper tucks and cleaner lines. Strength work builds injury prevention and the pulling/leg work your body needs to balance all the pushing. It's all designed to work together.
The one thing you absolutely need is clear wall space and enough room to move — you cannot train handstands without space to train handstands. Beyond that, you'll need a laptop or phone and an internet connection to join classes.
We have additional equipment recommendations that are useful but not required. You'll get those after enrollment.
You'll have a 1-on-1 check-in with Shelly to review your progress and map out what to focus on next.
Here's what we've seen: once students start experiencing real progress with live coaching, they fall in love with what they're able to do. The majority continue training with us — many for 2+ years. We'll talk about options with zero pressure.
No. Your enrollment covers the full 30-day program. Any continuation after that is entirely your choice.
Yes — and this is important: FLEX-ED is 100% Zoom-based coaching. This is not a studio class with a Zoom link tacked on. Your coach is watching you live on screen, giving corrections in real time, specific to your body. Most students say the online feedback is more targeted than anything they've received in person.
Totally normal. You're not performing — you're there to be coached, not judged. Our coaches are direct, kind, and patient. Most people are surprised by how comfortable it feels within minutes.
After enrollment, you'll complete a skill assessment and intake survey. Based on your answers, we match you to the right classes for your level and guide you from day one.
We stand behind this program because we know it works. We do everything we can to help each student succeed. But the program can't work if you don't use it.
To be eligible for a refund, you must attend all 8 live classes and follow your personalized training plan. If after doing all of that you genuinely feel you didn't progress, we'll refund your enrollment in full. We require full participation because the first class often comes with nerves — it takes a few sessions to fully embrace the process.
Our Commitment to You
We're not expecting you to show up and be good at anything. We're here to meet you where you are and take you where you're hoping to go.
But the only way we can do that is if we see you. If you keep putting it off and telling yourself you'll start when you're a little bit better — you won't make progress. You have to show up.
We stand behind this program because we know it works. We have a system. We have experienced coaches. And we do everything we can to make each person successful.
Here's the deal: The program won't work if you don't use it. If you don't show up, if you don't follow guidance, we can't guarantee results.
To be eligible for a refund, you must attend all 8 live classes and follow your personalized training plan. If after completing the full program you genuinely feel you didn't progress, we'll refund your enrollment in full.
We require this because the first class always comes with nerves. It takes a few sessions to fully embrace the process — and we need you in it to deliver the results we know are possible.
What Happens After You Enroll
Complete Your Intake Survey
Tell us about your practice, your goals, and where you're stuck.
Receive Your Roadmap
A personalized plan built around your level and what your body needs.
Get Matched to Classes
We recommend the right class types for where you are right now.
Book Your First Session
Choose from 70+ weekly class times and hop on Zoom.
Start Making Progress
Show up, train with expert coaches, and start seeing real breakthroughs.
You've Been Stuck Long Enough.
You know what's not working. You know you need something different. And now you've seen exactly what that something is — expert coaches, small classes, a structured program built around you.
The only question left is whether you're ready to stop guessing and start making real progress.
Attend all 8 classes. Follow your plan. If you don't feel the difference — full refund.
🌿 Enrollment closes April 30th · Limited spots available
Questions? Email us at [email protected] — we respond within 24 hours.