Working with Silje is the best decision I've made to help my handstands! She creates and tweaks custom programs for her clients based on their skills and goals, and her coaching has helped me build mental and physical endurance and consistency in my practice. The specific and detailed feedback she provides to me every week keeps me focused and motivated. And I know from experience she'll talk you through any crash outs you might have during the slumps in your practice ;). She's kind but no nonsense, which is exactly the combination that works for me. If you want to progress your handstands, Silje is a great coach for any skill level!

Nicole @ravenofoctober

Working with Silje has been a complete game-changer for me. Before we started, I was stuck on the straddle press for a good six months with zero progress. Half-jokingly, I told her my big goal: I wanted to nail a Stalder press.

Today, I've got both the straddle and Stalder presses down.

Silje's fully customized training program made all the difference. In our live sessions, she has an incredible eye for spotting even the tiniest movement flaws - fixing them unlocks new skills and lets me progress steadily with my program. I also love how she blends sharp coaching with genuine warmth, making every session engaging and fun, even during the toughest stretches.

Now, I've set a new ambitious goal: a one-arm handstand.

Silje, thank you so much for being such a vital part of my handstand journey.

Dainius @dainius_vi

After many years of going on a 'handstand journey' and seeing very little progress, I finally found a program and coach that works for me. In just over a year, I’ve gone from not being able to do much of anything and being fearful of falling to increasing time, alignment, and building strength in my handstands. I love how custom her coaching is! From the very beginning, Silje assessed my skill level and helped me week by week with in-depth feedback and easy to follow demos. I’m extremely proud of the progress I’ve made and would recommend her coaching to anyone!

Renee @reneem.brown

I trained for one year on my own and I participated in various workshops focus on Handstand but having a coach was a bit eye opener. For the first time, someone was able to point to the chest compression which was needed to improve my handstand. Silje is strict on the shape in handstand and even if it can be frustrated after so many repetitions, it pays off over time. I was hesitating about having online coaching at first instead of physical training but if you are serious and persevering, Silje will help and real progress will be noticeable

Fiona @fiona_tartaruga

I'd like to share my experience with my coach, both for Silje and for all of you. First and foremost, I'm so grateful for my progress since we started working together in the summer of 2023. We been do it online check ins for the first 2 years and then for the last 6 months we switched to zoom sessions because I need it a bit of a different guidance and more real time adjustments in my training.

I always knew I had chosen the right person to guide me through this process. She has focused on my flexibility and handstand with an excellent program that has helped me reach the level I have today.

She hasn't just focused on my progress; she's been there to support me when I've felt discouraged, as we know that flexibility and handstand training requires a lot of patience and discipline. Despite that, I feel so happy and proud to have chosen this path. Again, I teel so grateful for my results. I've always had a lot of faith in her trajectory. I consider her a great person, athlete, and coach. Thank you coach for been here with me on this journey and helping me so much

Looking forward to see this year 2026.

María Sofia @mariasofiacamachomora

I’ve been working with Silje for two years. I see it as a partnership where we work together to achieve my personal goals. This sport requires more than “getting a program” - it’s committing to a long-term process of skill development, consistency, and measurable progress. I need a guide on that journey, and I found a great one. 

I can be impatient with my own development. I know my growth is based on my effort, but her coaching has changed so many things for my journey.  I can tell you that the level of detail in her video reviews and the structure behind her program completely changed my growth perspective. Every session has purpose. Every correction is specific. She doesn’t just tell you what to fix - she shows you how and why. That consistency in feedback, matched with consistent effort on my side, has led to real progress in my strength, control, and confidence. I am really strong now, and to be honest, look strong. 

What stands out most is her ability to adapt. As I evolve, the training evolves. She meets me where I am while steadily raising the standard. Her communication is clear, direct, and empathetic - high-impact without ego. 

I not only recommend her, but am willing to talk about my experience if that helps you.

Jeff @jeffroybal 

Looks are deceiving with this one.

An absolute beast of a hand balancer.

Talented. Strong. Incredible.

Yet, as a coach, she listens.

She adapts immediately when she receives your feedback - what works for you.

And she cares.

She's encouraging when you need that boost.

She's available and takes the time to explain at length.

Proud to have her as my coach.

Aaron @all4inversions

I first met Silje while taking an online OAHS workshop.

I loved her attention to detail - and it was obvious she cared a lot and knew what she was talking about.

I was so happy to hear she had some openings for new students - and quickly jumped at the chance to work with her.

From the beginning I felt well taken care of.

She started things off by asking me to send her some videos to evaluate where I was at … as well as a questionnaire to fill out to get to know my goals, history, problems better.

Within a week she had my 1st program ready to go - and we were off.

Each week I’d send her video and an overview about my week’s training to review my progress - that she’d evaluate and then make changes to my program where necessary.  I was always impressed with how quickly and thoroughly she responded.  She wanted to make sure I had everything I needed ASAP to be ready for my next week’s training. 

It’s so easy to feel lost, at times, and having her support was very reassuring. I always looked forward to the feedback - since she not only helped me understand the technique better, but helped answer my questions concerning my experience, how things felt, and was able to calm my frustrations with reason.  She was able to share from her own experience how this was all just part of the process. She goes above and beyond, taking time to make sure you get it - not only explaining things in detail about the technique and how it should feel - but also sends you videos and photos to make sure things are clear. I truly couldn’t have asked for more - and I’m so grateful for the progress I’ve made while working together.  If you need someone who will take time to listen to your struggles, and develop a plan of attack specifically designed to meet your needs, you couldn’t be in better hands.

Sam Alvarez

I reached out to Silje over 3 months ago in order to develop my handbalancing skills. I have been following her on social media for some time and found her extremely inspiring. What I saw was an impeccable technique, strength, elegance, control and commitment. Silje is an excellent coach! Although we are in different countries, it feels like she is always by my side when I am training. Silje puts in a lot of effort to make sure that you are learning correct techniques and progressing. She is always there to give you feedback answer any questions and to provide support. I could have not asked for a better coach and I am very excited to continue perfecting my handbalancing skills with her guidance. I would highly recommend Silje to anyone who wants to learn handbalancing!

Ieva Satkeviciute

Silje has coached me from almost zero handstand experience to working on minute-long holds, different shapes, and even press handstands. She is direct and clear with her feedback and great at pushing you or encouraging you when you need it. Her coaching helped me take my mindset from obsessing over failures to celebrating successes and noticing even tiny improvements, so each training session is enjoyable. If you start coaching with Silje, be ready to work hard consistently and take her feedback seriously (it’s always right!). Hand balancing is so much fun and I hope you will love seeing that steady improvement that comes from Silje’s training as much as I have.

Zoe @sylveray07

I’ve been training weekly with Silje since july 2024 and the transformation has been both physical and mental. She brings a serious, focused approach, but it’s driven by genuine passion and care. What truly sets her apart is her deep understanding of body dynamics and how she designs each session specifically around individual needs and capabilities.

I’ve experienced clear gains in strength, balance, and especially flexibility which has been a real breakthrough for me. Beyond the physical progress, Silje has a powerful ability to use positive mental influence to safely push limits I didn’t think I could reach. She builds confidence while respecting boundaries, knowing exactly when to challenge and when to adjust.

If you’re considering coaching with her, expect structured progress, intelligent programming, and growth that goes beyond just the physical.

Mazen @majidarabi

Working with Silje has been a very positive experience. She gave me a clear plan and structure from the beginning, which made a huge difference for me. It’s so reassuring to know exactly what to do – and just as important, when to stop. I tend to progress quite slowly, but her constant and thoughtful feedback keeps me motivated and confident that I’m moving in the right direction.

I have the online check ins with video feedback. It makes doing my “homework” fun, especially knowing someone will check how I did and help me improve.

She has such a nice, patient personality that makes the whole process feel safe and supportive. I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone thinking about starting coaching – you’re in very good hands.

Verena @venagr

What | like about being coached by Silje Dahlby is firstly that I feel confident my training will lead me towards my goals. In addition, the weekly check-ins contribute to a positive pressure. We agree in advance on how many times I will train per week, which sometimes helps me work through the sessions where I might not initially have felt like practicing. Having her as a coach motivates me.

She's so good at what she does, and therefore a good role model! I see her as a pro, but also a personal coach. She's great at noticing the small corrections, and defining the things that I need to work on in order to improve. She shows patience, because she knows this journey takes time. She always manages to find something positive with my training, even the weeks I fall short by my own standards. It makes the journey more motivating, and I'm getting better. The fact that she is so personal, creates a holistic view of the training.

She's open to the fact that other things in life can play a role in my achievements. I am very happy with Silje as a coach.

Elisabeth @elisabethberntsen

Silje is an absolutely fantastic coach! We live in different countries and time zones, but the online coaching has worked seemlessly. It originally seemed very intimidating to send my messy wobbly handstand videos to someone so skilled but it has been such a great and productive experience. She really takes the time to make programs that specifically target her students' needs, while being so encouraging and supportive throughout the whole process. She has helped me make progress to get rid of some bad habits, clean up my lines, and learn new skills. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with her and I couldn’t recommend her more strongly!

Kade @hmkade

Working with Silje has been a wonderful experience. She has helped my mental health so many times with her advice and care that goes far beyond what I ever expected in a handbalancing coach. She really cares about your wellbeing, and my life has been better in many ways with her in it. Being upside down is a magical feeling, and working with her allows you to explore it in new ways. I've already reached my initial goals from when I started working with her, so now I'm looking forward to seeing how much farther we can go.

Samuel @theworldupsidedown24

It has been an amazing journey for me to develop a committed hand balancing practice -a desire I had since a long time- under Silje's guidance.  Not only she is an extremely talented and inspiring practitioner,  but she is also an extremely gifted and competent teacher, possessing the rare ability of instilling deep within you the desire to give your best and not  give up. 

She will never offer useless shortcuts to please the ego when hard work is needed but, if you're willing to go for it,  she will be on your side and motivate you along every step of  your journey towards your handstanding goals.

I couldn't think of a better guide to explore the handstanding universe.

Giulia Gualdi

Thank you for all your words and guidance you provide for me throughout my handstand journey you made my wish came true, in a safe but still very fun way I gotta admit, you are such a perfectionist, it is now sticking to me. When I hit a new drill and feel like I did a good job, I start rewatching it, see 1280 flaws that I have yet to correct and that you would want me to try and squeeze my hips and extend shoulders even more a this is how progress happens, because of you.

There are way too many details for me to mention. I could go on for days! It is just your passion and carefully handpicked drills for each of your clients. You don't rush into things and the thing love about it is that you always focus on the basics and strong foundation. It is the core and no progress (long term for sure will happen without it.

And, of course, your immense support even when feel like l am letting you down, not doing my best, failing, you find the words to support me, but not sugarcoat it. I respect you tremendously for this. You always say the right words to keep me motivated, to do better without undermining my work that has been done. Your words and guidance do wonders. Thank you my coach.

Alissa @alissamboo

I started working with Silje about 3 months ago after training handstands mostly on my own for about 4 years. I felt like I reached a plateau I wasn't able to overcome just by myself. My 2 biggest obstacles were endurance and good alignment. I already learned a lot about my practice just after Siljes very detailed assessment and after 3 months of her coaching I can see a ton of progress in all areas of my practice. Every check in I get a very detailed evaluation focused in my specific needs and training level plus according adjustments to the training plan. Every question or problem that comes up during the training gets discussed immediately and thoroughly. Honestly I didn't think that online coaching would be that effective, but Silje really knows what she is talking about. She makes me supported during my journey even when I feel like I'm not making any progress and pushes me to try new things I never thought accessible to me. highly recommend working with her to anyone who wants to up-level their handstand skills!

Sophie @missophieupsidedown

When I signed up with Silje, I already knew she was an amazing practitioner but didn't know how she'd be as a teacher or what kind of person she was. So what really surprised and impressed me was the combination of the superb training drills and cues she was able to offer me in our one-on-one sessions - allowing me to make significant progress towards my handstand goals - together with the fact that she was actually a super empathetic coach who really cares about her students and their progress. Highly recommend training with her for anyone who wants to bust through any handstand plateaus.

Jagdeep @startupjag