Discover The Key
to Unlocking
Your HANDSTAND
Discover The Key to Unlocking
Your HANDSTAND
A personalized training program with LIVE COACHING, that will have you handstanding anytime, anywhere.
A personalized training program with LIVE COACHING, that will have you handstanding anytime, anywhere.
2000+
Students Trained
20+
Years of Coaching Experience
60+
Live Classes Weekly
1000+
Students Trained
12+
Years of Coaching Experience
60+
Live Classes Weekly
In Just 30 Days, You Could Be...
Effortlessly nailing your inversions on the beach.
Confidently holding your handstand in the middle of the room.
Seamlessly transitioning from one shape to the next.
No, you're not dreaming.
With live coaching, a structured plan, and personalized support,
that's EXACTLY where you'll be headed.
Imagine handstands becoming part of who you are.
Pressing up in your living room just because you can.
Showing off your newest skills on your next Instagram post.
Feeling powerful in your own body in a way you never have before.
Here's How it Works:
Whether you’re new to inversions, tired of being stuck at the wall, or pushing longer freestanding holds...
Our team of expert coaches are here to meet you where you're at.
Evaluation
We will assess your skill level, identify what's holding you back, so you can stop guessing and start following the exact roadmap designed for your unique body.
Live Classes
You’ll be given step-by-step drills, get real-time feedback, receive modifications that fit your body, and have your questions answered while you train.
Structure
Access to bonus tutorials & class replays so you can practice the exact exercises to develop the strength, flexibility, and control that will take your skills to new heights.
Support
Private community, video feedback, and messenger support whenever you need it, to break through plateaus and finally feel confident in your handstands.
YOUR
BODY
IS
UNIQUE
That's Why Providing Our Students With live coaching & Personalized Feedback
Is Our Top Priority
"For the longest time, I had been TERRIFIED of even attempting
my handstand away from the wall.
After just a few live classes, (and maybeee a bit of extra emotional support),
the coaches were able to help 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**!"
"For the longest time, I had been TERRIFIED of even attempting my handstand away from the wall.
After just a few live classes, (and maybeee a bit of extra emotional support),
The coaches were able to help 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**!"
What if...
You're just one Cue away
from your next breakthrough?
What if You Were
just one Cue away
from your next
breakthrough?
When you Join A LIVE Class,
Your Coach is there...
To answer your questions and explain what's actually going on.
To give you that slight adjustment or correction that suddenly gets you un-stuck.
To keep you from building bad habits and keep you moving toward your goals.
"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.
The whole team has a tremendous amount of skill in all areas of handstands and flexibility"
KRISTIN B.
Your 6-Step
Handstand Roadmap:
STEP 1: Body Awareness
Before you can balance upside down, you need to understand how your body moves in space.
This step helps you build the strength, coordination, and alignment skills that make handstands feel lighter, safer, and far more accessible.
Step 2: Headstands
Headstands are your first upside-down confidence builder.
They teach you how to stack your body, explore the balance point, and play around with leg positions.
Step 3: Arm Balances
Crow, side crow, and other arm balances help you learn how to shift weight into your hands safely.
They build wrist strength, shoulder stability, and the control you’ll rely on once your feet finally leave the floor.
Step 4: Your Exit Strategy
You can’t fight for balance until you’re no longer afraid of falling.
Here you’ll learn how to safely “bail” or cartwheel out of your handstand so it feels like stepping off a line… not tumbling off a cliff.
Step 5: Controlled Kick Up
This is where clumsy becomes confident. Learn to float up into your handstand with control—not hope
Learning to make every attempt feel powerful instead of desperate.
Step 6: Fighting for the Balance
Once you’re able to enter your handstand with control, it’s time to learn how to stay there.
Uncover the subtle micro-adjustments that turn a few shaky seconds into a confident, consistent freestanding holds.
Join the 30-Day
Handstand Challenge
(Here's What You Get)
🌟 Live coaching & feedback
Join up to 8 live classes from 60+ weekly options so you get real-time corrections and instant feedback.
🌟 Coaches Dedicated to Your Success
🌟 Accountability
Join live small-group classes with expert coaches who are committed to your success.
🌟 Community Support
Access to our private community so you feel supported, encouraged, motivated, and are pushed towards reaching your goals.
🌟 on-Demand Trainings
Bonus tutorials & class replays so you will have a structured plan to follow outside of the live classes, on your own schedule.
🌟 100% Risk-Free
30-day money-back guarantee, which means your only risk is finally holding that freestanding handstand.
Regular Price: $147
Train with us for 30 days. If you're not in love with your progress, we'll refund you completely. No questions asked.
2,000+ SUCCESSFUL Students and counting
Students love it!
Incredible instructors that are kind, patient, and build confidence. There are so many classes to choose from, not only live, but on-demand as well. Highly recommend!
I wish I had found this program years ago when I had started working on my handstand journey. This program would have saved me so much frustration and money. The coaches are amazing.
There were a variety of classes with various time slots to accommodate even the busiest of schedules. The instructors were kind and gave great feedback along with progressions. The classes never left me feeling over taxed and I always left feeling closer to my goals.
Excellent program. Shelly and team work with you every step of the way. I lived all the options for classes. Also, they've created a very diamond, uplifting, encouraging environment to practice. Definitely give classes a try. You'll be happy you did! Thank You ShellyFLEX Athletics!
An incredible experience. Live online classes with on the spot feedback. Modifications when needed. Kind and supportive coaches.
The classes with this program are amazing. The live classes are nice because the instructor gives you specific feedback. The instructions all of the teachers give were very thorough. 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. I absolutely love it.
Hi, I'm Shelly!
My mission is to help you unlock skills you never imagined your body could do.
For more than 20 years, I’ve coached students of all backgrounds (from complete beginners to aspiring performers) teaching them how to safely build the flexibility, strength, balance, technique, and confidence needed to thrive upside down.
With over three decades of combined experience in rhythmic gymnastics, professional circus training, and performing around the world, I’ve developed a coaching style centered on:
✔️ Clear, structured progressions that help you improve faster
✔️ A supportive, encouraging environment that keeps you consistent
Most importantly, I know how to meet you exactly where you are and show you what to adjust, what to feel, and what to focus on.
So your progress isn’t random or lucky… it’s repeatable, reliable, and long-lasting.
Meet The FLEX-ED Coaches
Growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tikara had always found herself fascinated with trying new sports and experimenting with different types of movement.
After a close friend introduced her to yoga, he was hooked. She soon started teaching yoga throughout the community and local gymnastics club.
A few years later, she began to explore contortion training and pushing her body to the limit, and now enjoys sharing this passion with her students.
Growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tikara had always found herself fascinated with trying new sports and experimenting with different types of movement.
After a close friend introduced her to yoga, he was hooked. She soon started teaching yoga throughout the community and local gymnastics club.
A few years later, she began to explore contortion training and pushing her body to the limit, and now enjoys sharing this passion with her students.
As a competitive athlete with horses for over 30 years, Ari began practicing yoga in 2005 to help overcome injuries.
Over the years she has trained under countless yoga teachers, becoming certified herself in yoga as well as functional range conditioning.
With a huge love for handstands and backbends, Ari started training with ShellyFLEX in order to pursue the art of contortion and incorporates these newfound skills into her personal practice and teachings.
Emily is a professional dancer with over 20 years of experience, with a recent focus in modern, contemporary, and pole arts.
Growing up with an athletic, competitive background, she enjoys finding ways to push her body to the limits, and found Shelly looking for a new way to push herself further in her contortion journey.
She quickly fell in love with the community and never ending challenge of the FLEX-ED program, and loves the ways it's allowed her to push her body and integrate new skills into her performative dance career.
She has a passion advocating for safe student progression in flexibility and mobility, and loves teaching students how to push their bodies to the proper limits and showing how it's never too late to begin your journey in strength and flexibility.
Aren is a New Zealand Circus Artist specializing in multiple different disciplines including Pole Straps Cyr Wheel and hand-balancing, started circus when he was 14 and found immediate passion for it and haven't stopped since.
Ahmad Hijazi has been training calisthenics for about 2 years and Hand Balancing for about a year. His story with hand balancing started when he tried and achieved a headstand.
He felt how amazing it was to be upside down and do amazing things while forgetting about everything else that was going on in his life. From there it was a daily journey exploring the amazing world of Inversions.
Ahmad's classes will help you kick up into and hold that handstand while building a strong foundation and the body awareness necessary for transitioning into harder variations of inversions.
Ahmad Hijazi has been training calisthenics for about 2 years and Hand Balancing for about a year. His story with hand balancing started when he tried and achieved a headstand.
He felt how amazing it was to be upside down and do amazing things while forgetting about everything else that was going on in his life. From there it was a daily journey exploring the amazing world of Inversions.
Ahmad's classes will help you kick up into and hold that handstand while building a strong foundation and the body awareness necessary for transitioning into harder variations of inversions.
Artur is recognized as one of the best hand-balancers in the world. Born and raised in Ukraine, he has performed all over the globe with Cirque De Demain and other cirque productions.
He is very passionate about hand-balancing, and loves to invent moves and tricks that challenge gravity.
By incorporating his experience and knowledge as a professional hand-balancer, intermediate-advanced students will see great progress through his transformative classes.
Artur has a unique gift when It comes to coaching. He Is able to Identify small adjustments that have a significant Impact on your handstand technique. He Is extremely patient, understanding, encouraging and always brings a positive attitude to training.
Vera Alvarez, is a Certified Experienced Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200 in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Rocket Yoga.
In 2013, Vera embarked on a life changing adventure moving from her busy life in Portugal/Europe to follow her husband to a tropical island in South India/ Sri Lanka, leaving behind her career as a financial advisor to become a full time mom, and one year later, yoga teacher.
Learning the practice of yoga from its origin was a privilege that she felt the need to share.
She loves to lead fun and dynamic classes, not only out of her love for movement, but also for her devotion to the mental and spiritual benefits that the practice of yoga creates.
Vera Alvarez, is a Certified Experienced Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200 in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Rocket Yoga.
In 2013, Vera embarked on a life changing adventure moving from her busy life in Portugal/Europe to follow her husband to a tropical island in South India/ Sri Lanka, leaving behind her career as a financial advisor to become a full time mom, and one year later, yoga teacher.
Learning the practice of yoga from its origin was a privilege that she felt the need to share.
She loves to lead fun and dynamic classes, not only out of her love for movement, but also for her devotion to the mental and spiritual benefits that the practice of yoga creates.
Emily is a professional dancer with over 20 years of experience, with a recent focus in modern, contemporary, and pole arts.
Growing up with an athletic, competitive background, she enjoys finding ways to push her body to the limits, and found Shelly looking for a new way to push herself further in her contortion journey.
She quickly fell in love with the community and never ending challenge of the FLEX-ED program, and loves the ways it's allowed her to push her body and integrate new skills into her performative dance career.
She has a passion advocating for safe student progression in flexibility and mobility, and loves teaching students how to push their bodies to the proper limits and showing how it's never too late to begin your journey in strength and flexibility.
You've been training consistently.
Your handstand is pretty solid.... but deep down, you know you don't want to settle for average.
You're probably crushing it in your yoga class.
But here's the thing...
You've been "crushing it" at the same level for months now.
You crave those advanced shapes and challenging entries.
Skills that would push you out of your comfort zone.
But you don't sign up.
Why?
Because you're afraid you'll look like an idiot.
You think: "I should be better at two-handed handstands before I even think about one-arms."
"Everyone in that advanced class is going to be so much better than me."
"The coach is going to think I'm wasting their time."
"I finally feel confident where I am. Why would I go back to being the worst one in class?"
So you stay where you're comfortable.
You repeat the same drills. Film the same shapes. Post the same clips.
And six months later? You're still exactly where you are now.
Sound familiar?!
One of our students—we'll call her Alice—avoided joining the one-arm handstand class for almost a year.
She told her coach: "I'm not ready yet. Artur's going to think I'm an idiot because I've been working on two hands for so long and I should be ready by now."
Her coach called her out:
"Alice, I'm sick of seeing your videos. You're the best one in the shapes class because you've been there forever. Now you're avoiding the next level because you don't want to feel uncomfortable again. You're keeping yourself stuck."
That hit hard.
Alice realized: "It's been a long time since I've been outside my comfort zone. When I first started, I couldn't do any of this. I lived outside my comfort zone for six months. Now? I've plateaued. And I didn't even realize it."
Here's the truth:
You don't come to class to show off what you can already do.
You come to get better at what you CAN'T do yet.
Your coach WANTS to work on your weaknesses.
That's literally why they're there.
And being "bad" at something new?
That's not embarrassing.
That's called progress.
What Makes This Different (And Why It Actually Works)
This isn't about starting from scratch or learning "basics."
This is about having someone call you out when you're playing it safe.
Someone who pushes you past your comfort zone—because that's where breakthroughs happen.
Here's what happens when you push your edge with a coach:
Your coach watches YOUR form and sees exactly where you're stuck. Not where you're good—where you're STUCK.
They give you the specific progressions YOUR body needs to break through.
Not generic advice. Not what worked for someone else. What YOU need.
And here's what surprises intermediate students:
Your coach celebrates your wins because they've been on this journey WITH you.
One of our students said it perfectly:
"I replayed a clip from my last class where I finally got my tuck handstand. My coach's reaction meant everything to me. It wasn't fake. She was celebrating WITH me because she's been on this journey with me. That's what's different between a drop-in class and having a coach who's committed to YOUR progress."
Another student told us:
"I've been doing the same two-handed handstand drills for months because I felt like a rockstar in those classes. But I was avoiding the harder class because I didn't want to be at the bottom again. Finally, my coach called me out: 'You're keeping yourself stuck because you're afraid to suck at something new.' She was right. Two weeks after joining that class, I made more progress than I had in six months."
This isn't another program where you show up and blend into the background.
This is LIVE coaching where your coach knows your journey—and pushes you forward.
YOUR HANDSTAND & Flexibility TRANSFORMATION Starts Here
Live coaching, community, and proven progressions to set your progress into over drive.
LIVE COACHING SESSIONS
With our selection of over 60 weekly classes with real-time feedback and personalized cues, you're guaranteed to find class types that fit your current skill level and interests.
PROGRESS TRACKING
We're here with you every step of the way. That means, no more time wasted on wondering what drills are right for you, but instead you've got structure that keeps you moving forward towards reaching your goals.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Say goodbye to boring, solo trainings and say hello to motivating small group sessions with like-minded students inspiring you to explore your true potential.
BONUS REWARDS
Each live class you attend comes with a free gift that will help you stay on track and contribute to you reaching your goals and beyond.
grow beyond what you
thought possible
Whether your working towards longer holds, exploring new shapes, jumping or pressing to handstand, this program is built to meet you where you're at and set your progress into over drive.
Full-Body
Flexibility
Build stability & improve mobility throughout your entire body including your hips, shoulders, legs and spine.
Strength & Calisthenics
Smart, thorough, and skill-driven strength training that builds toward presses, levers, planches, muscle-ups, and more.
Handstand Shapes
& Presses
Learn how to hold freestanding handstands longer, create shapes, jump & press to handstand, and explore blocks & canes.
Flexibility Skills
Unlock impressive skills such as standing leg holds, forearm stands, drop-backs, walkovers, chest stands, handstands, and sequences.
One Arm Handstand
Take your refined two handed handstand technique to new levels by learning to balance on one hand. (Coach approval required)
Check out our live class schedule
📅 Weekly Class Schedule
Here's Everything You Get:
🌟 Your Personalized Path to Progress
Join live classes whenever they fit YOUR schedule (60+ weekly options). From your very first session, you'll work on skills you never thought your body could do.
🌟 Nearly Private-Lesson Quality Feedback (Worth $150+ Per Session)
🌟 Accountability ($97 value)
Small groups mean your coach SEES you, corrects you in real-time, and gives you the exact cues YOUR body needs—not generic advice.
🌟 A Community That Actually Gets It
Train with people who understand the challenge, celebrate your wins (even the small ones), and remind you that progress isn't linear—it's normal.
🌟 Feel The Difference From Day One
Even one class creates more breakthroughs than weeks of practicing alone. You'll leave feeling accomplished, not defeated.
🌟 100% Risk-Free - Because You Deserve To Feel This Good
Commit to showing up. If you don't feel stronger, more capable, and genuinely proud of yourself? Full refund, no questions asked.
Regular Price: $147
Your Investment Today: $47
↓ Have Questions? Get Answers Below ↓
Here's Everything You Get:
🌟 Unlimited Live Classes ($247 value)
Access all 60+ weekly Zoom sessions - attend as many as you want
🌟 Small Group Coaching ($247 value)
🌟 Accountability ($97 value)
Personal attention and feedback in every class (not massive groups where you're ignored)
🌟 Progress Tracking System ($97 Value)
Know exactly what to work on and watch your skills stack up
🌟 Bonus Rewards ($297 Value)
Unlock tutorials, guides, and drills with every class you attend
🌟 Risk-Free Guarantee ($147 Value)
Try it for 30 days. If you attend the classes and don't see progress, get your money back. No questions asked.
Total Value: $1,085/month
Your Investment Today:
Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to feel 100% confident that this program is right for you.
Do I need experience to start?
Not at all! We have specific tracks for complete beginners through advanced practitioners. We will help guide you to joining the classes that are most suitable for your level. All you need is an open mind and willingness to learn.
What classes should I sign up for?
Once you sign up, our team will be in touch to help you choose the right classes to fit your goals. Inside of the live classes, our coaches will modify the drills and exercises to fit your needs and current skill level.
What equipment do I need?
Just wall space and firm flooring to start. Yoga blocks, resistance bands, and a foam roller are helpful but not required.
How do the live classes work with my schedule?
We get it. Life gets busy! That's why we offer over 60 live classes each week from 8am-9pm ET, ranging from beginner to advanced levels and covering everything from handstands, flexibility, strength training and more. (Scroll up to see the full schedule and description of classes)
How many students are in the classes?
To make consistent progress and experience real results, you need custom coaching and personalized feedback. That is why we keep our classes small. Each session attend, you are guaranteed to receive individualized cues and get your questions answered.
What if I want to continue training after this first month?
We offer a variety of custom training options to help you reach your goals and accommodate your training needs. Our goal is to help make high quality, personalized coaching accessible to everyone.
How does the risk free guarantee work?
We are confident that our live classes will help you to improve your handstands, gain flexibility, build strength, gain confidence, and most importantly have you falling in love with what your body is capable of. That's why if you attend your 8 live zoom classes, and you don't see progress, you can simply let us know and we'll refund your purchase upon your request.
Is this a recurring payment?
No. This is 30-day program is a one-time fee, not a recurring membership. After this first month if you are interested in continuing your training with us, we will work together to create a customized training program designed to help you reach your unique goals and fit within your budget and availability.
How is this different from YouTube tutorials?
YouTube shows you the WHAT. We show you the HOW. The difference? You progress in days instead of months because you're getting real-time guidance on YOUR form, and corrections unique to you.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
Perfect! Most of our students start as complete beginners. Our "Intro to Inversions" class is specifically designed for people attempting their first kick-up. You'll learn safe progressions and get support every step of the way.
What if I can't attend classes all the time?
Life happens. We completely understand.
Here's the truth: Even if you only attend ONE class, it's worth it.
In a single 60-minute session, you'll receive more personalized corrections, learn more drills specific to YOUR needs, and make more breakthroughs than you would in weeks of practicing alone.
Some of our most successful students only attend 1-2 classes per week.
This isn't about going "balls to the wall" every single day. It's about showing up when you can and getting expert guidance that actually moves you forward.
Stop waiting for the "perfect" time to start. Life will never just stop being busy.
READY TO FINALLY GET YOUR HANDSTAND?
Join 2,000+ students who are getting real results through our customized coaching programs.
🛡️ 100% Risk-Free - Show up to classes. If you don't feel genuinely proud of your progress, full refund. No questions asked.
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