Flynn Disney

Embodied research in movement and emotion

Life makes shapes.

How can the science of emotion in the practice of movement help you?

My story

When I started parkour in 2006, I remember thinking “I’m probably the worst in the world at this”. Then, I saw two men moving across heights and distances that should have terrified them — with lightness, humour and joy. Their freedom showed me how emotions, beliefs and attitudes could shape movement.

After my first decade of parkour, I felt called to a different kind of work. Training dogs taught me two main lessons: that the right knowledge can change behaviour, and that deeper changes are social, relational and emotional.

I spent the next eight years exploring the science of emotion and applying it to human movement. Now, that process has produced a body of work on anxiety, confidence and joy. By exploring these subjects through movement, science and social learning, my work helps people to overcome barriers, deepen connections and move forward with lightness and liberation.

Anxiety, Confidence and Joy

  • Anxiety Study

    Meet uncertainty with openness

    The Anxiety Study introduces you to the science of anxiety in plain language, sharing practices to explore how uncertainty affects the way you move, feel and act.

    When anxiety loosens its grip, progress naturally occurs. What surprises people is how joyful this work is.

  • Confidence Practices

    Move with full trust.

    Confidence is an essential element of any successful action. The Confidence Practices help you develop and internalise this attitude.

    Physical exercises expose you to progressive landing force and movement speed. Internal exercises explore ways of connecting the mind and body.

  • Joy Study

    Cultivate joy. For yourself and others.

    The Joy Study teaches you how to pursue pleasure with purpose. Research shows that positive emotions make us kinder, more creative and better learners.

    Discover the conditions of eight positive emotions, from the sustainable motivation of hope to the burning energy of inspiration.