TEACHER TRAINING · OCTOBER 2026

THE JOY
STUDY

An eight-month training in the science and practice of emotion in learning — for teachers, coaches and clinicians who want to work with more than technique.

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16 live sessions · 20 places · €1,464

The Joy Study teaches you how to work with the whole person — giving you the knowledge and tools to address what really drives outcomes: emotion. This is an education that builds on your professional expertise with rigorous science and first-hand experience. By the end, you'll design, deliver and assess emotion-centred teaching in your own field — sessions that don't just transmit skills, but change how learning feels and how far it goes.

Four Modules

01

02

Keep students coming back by making learning as fun as possible, without compromising anything.

03

Design

Mind

04

Communication

Explore the feeling body, and learn how to create excitement, lightness and many other feelings through movement.

Movement

Speak to the heart by learning to work with identity, conflict and social bonding.

Learn the mental states that contribute to wellbeing even more than physical fitness, and how to integrate those states into your teaching.

Live sessions

Exercises, explanations and explorations in a group of peers.

21 day challenges

Observe and experience emotions like joy, serenity and pride first hand.

Teaching Labs

Everyone teaches the same simple skills — feedback is about how you teach.

eBook and workbook

Organise and submit your learning in a workbook each module. Receive a comprehensive ebook.

HOW IT WORKS

“I would absolutely recommend this training to anyone who teaches movement. It not only deepens your understanding of movement and pedagogy, but also supports you in creating more thoughtful, embodied learning environments.”

Karl Baaré, parkour and high school teacher

“Flynn is highly skilled in supporting other people making sense of their own thoughts If you work with him, you will get high commitment, high quality material and precious insights on mundane and on deep topics of life."

Mariana Hilgert, dancer and movement teacher

"Flynn doesn't just give you information. He supports you in cultivating wisdom. He provides a learning environment where you can grow and find your own answers."

Simon Maurer, psychologist and movement teacher

HOW YOU’RE ASSESSED

No exams. You'll build a portfolio — all of your assignments, challenges, feedback and your own reflections live in your workbooks. There’s no certificate — it’s just about becoming more aware, capable and connecting as a teacher.

  • Expect an average of 3-5 hours per week. Much of the work is done alongside your professional and personal practice, integrating and reflecting on the material. Short daily practices, live meetings and assignments occupy the remaining time.

  • If enough people join the cohort, two meeting options will be given for individuals with timezone differences and scheduling priorities. Meetings will also be recorded, and feedback sessions can be organised on an individual basis for a nominal fee.

  • The material is a great entry point for individuals getting started in movement or professional practice. By using hard science and direct experience, students come away with confidence in their skills to navigate the warm and messy world of human emotions.

  • A point of pride for the Joy Study is the interdisciplinary cohort. Because principles are taught, this work appeals to a wide audience including: physiotherapists, music teachers, climbing instructors, primary school teachers, yoga teachers, personal trainers, parkour coaches, and more.

  • Yes — ideally 3 payments of €488 or a flat payment of €1,464. Alternatively, if this is not possible, 8 monthly payments of €183.

  • Relative pricing is the solution for individuals outpriced by global economics. Based on the country, I will use an AI to suggest a price relative to GDP.

  • No-questions-asked refunds are available for the first three weeks.

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