The Joyful Life Guide

05/09/2025

🤔 What does the daily life of a Dance Your Ability facilitator look like?

🌞 Morning — bringing joy and presence to elders living with dementia in care homes

🌤 Afternoon — supporting and empowering individuals of all abilities through movement

🌙 Evening — holding conscious dance events that open hearts and expand community

Every day is about more than dance — it’s about connection, healing, and transformation through movement.

📍 Upcoming Training – London, UK (The Study Society)
✨ Online sessions:

Oct 28 (Tue) 6–8pm GMT

Nov 1 (Sat) 9am–1pm GMT

Nov 15 (Sat) 9–11am GMT

✨ In-person sessions:

Nov 8 (Sat) 9am–4:30pm GMT

Nov 9 (Sun) 9am–4:30pm GMT

This training is designed for conscious dance facilitators, yoga teachers, movement practitioners, therapists, caregivers, and anyone passionate about using movement as a tool for inclusion and transformation.

If you’re ready to expand your impact, the Dance Your Ability Training gives you the tools to work with all populations such as care homes, with disability communities, and in conscious dance spaces.

👉Explore your training options here: https://www.danceyourability.com/training

18/07/2025

As part of our in Aber i Aber project in Aberarth, Community Music Wales worked with members of the DYMA NI group for young adults with disabilities, to cre...

24/06/2025

One Conversation Can Shift Everything!

Feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure of your next step? 

You're not alone 

— and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

I create a calm, compassionate space where your thoughts can untangle, your vision becomes clear, and challenges turn into manageable steps forward. 

I offer both emotional support and practical tools — a rare and powerful combination.

Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply seeking more purpose and motivation, coaching with me helps you:

✅ Clarify your goals

✅ Overcome mental roadblocks

✅ Stay accountable — gently

✅ Cultivate creativity and confidence

✅ Feel truly seen and supported

Ready for your breakthrough moment?

I support all ages with Transformative Life Coaching, whatever your goals I can support you to achieve them!

👉 Visit www.joyfullifeguide.com/coaching to learn more and DM me or email-

 joyfullifeguide@gmail.com

to book your free discovery call today — and take the first step toward a life that feels aligned, empowered, and truly your own.

30/09/2024

Come and visit the Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living in Aberaeron today 9-4pm and learn about the Age Friendly Ceredigion initiative!

I will be here all day to talk about my work supporting elders in Ceredigion.

27/09/2024

09/06/2024

🙌 2 very rare weekly 1:1 evening transformational life coaching sessions with me have just become available! 🙌

Do you:

- Need more time?
- Need to build healthy habits?
- Need work you LOVE?
- Need to reduce stress?

These are just a few life areas that I can support you to transform!

And I personally know- I live my best life thanks to coaching I have received and now as a professional life coach I have transformed the lives of people all over the world.

“What a fantastic coach Alex is - I thoroughly enjoy our sessions and I can’t recommend him enough! Alex been coaching me for several months now and his coaching has been of profound benefit to myself and my family. I look forward to our sessions with great enthusiasm. Alex is a 5 star practitioner and you can expect wisdom, sensitivity, pragmatism and fun in any session. Thank you Alex.”

“I’ve really enjoyed my coaching sessions with Alex. He has a warm and friendly manner and has been so supportive. I’ve been in a period of transition in my life and having a clearer focus of where I want to be has been so beneficial. Alex has helped me to clarify which areas of my life I wanted to work on and to create steps to reach those goals. Additionally, he’s also been quick to recognise and celebrate successes. I would fully recommend Alex to anyone!”

“Alex has an enthusiasm and confidence that inspires others to take control and make change happen. I came to Alex during a transitional period in my life and immediately felt supported and understood. I have made personal breakthroughs and lifestyle changes that I didnt even realised I needed! Thank you so much.”

I can coach in person, online, using nature and art too!

It is VERY rare that I get a weekly evening slot, let alone 2, so don’t hesitate- comment below, message me, or contact me by email:

joyfullifeguide@gmail.com

Learn more: www.joyfullifeguide.com/coaching

12/05/2024

Our Heart Beats Movement & Music pilot project, creating personalised playlists of music linked to key memories for people in Ceredigion living with Dementia, at HAHAV Ceredigion and funded by Haul - Arts In Health / Celfyddyd mewn lechyd has been featured in the Cambrian News! 👇

It was an honour to work with the Caffi Cofion at HAHAV over the 12 week project period. Susie Scott, HAHAV’s Living Well Manager said: “Not only have clients enjoyed selecting their playlists, dancing, and sharing their music but it’s a wonderful legacy for families. A sound album which gives relatives and loved ones new insights and memories to look back on.”

Ceredigion has the highest prevalence of dementia in west Wales, according to the latest figures as the UK prepares to mark National Dementia Action Week 13th-19th May

Across Ceredigion around 1,149 people are living with dementia - the highest prevalence of dementia in West Wales.

A simple personalised playlist of music can be life changing for people living with dementia and their carers, offering respite, connection, comfort and joy.

My hope is that every individual living with Dementia that could benefit from a personalised playlist of music in Ceredigion can have access to this intervention.

I am hoping to extend this project and find ways to offer this intervention to anyone that could benefit in a Ceredigion. To learn how music can support your loved ones please get in touch at:

joyfullifeguide@gmail.com

CEREDIGION has the highest prevalence of dementia in west Wales, according to the latest figures as the UK prepares to mark National Dementia Action Week.

09/04/2024

Yesterday we went fishing! 🎣

I have the honour of visiting Plas Gwyn nursing home each week to facilitate differentiated, creative group games focussed on physical fitness, problem solving, community connection and most importantly- joyful play! 💫

This particular game required accuracy, coordination, upper body strength, focus and communication (there was a few cheeky instances of fishing for somebody else’s catch!)! 💪

We made the game harder by introducing the gold plates- smoother and requiring more focus to reel in! 🏆

There was a deep sense of joy and satisfaction at the end when we counted each person’s bounty! 🥳

Lots of laughter too! 😂

We offer creative activities for all populations throughout Wales and beyond!

Learn more here:

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03/02/2024

My first Art For Wellbeing session at Plas Gwyn nursing home focussed on using found natural items and oil pastels to create texture works- unique works for each participant!

It also provided time for connection, mindfulness and opportunities to talk and discuss about creativity.

I look forward to further sessions in the future!

Thank you Steffan Lewis for inviting me 🙏

21/01/2024

Stop acting so small!

Embark on a heartfelt coaching journey with me where I believe in the incredible universe within you.

Let’s explore your strengths and dreams together, sparking a fire of passion and purpose within.

I’m not just a guide; I’m your companion in rewriting your story.

Your journey isn’t small; you’re a universe in ecstatic motion.

Join me, and let’s create a supportive community that nurtures your dreams. 🤝

Life is a dance of emotions and connections.

At Joyful Life Guide, your journey becomes our shared masterpiece.

Embrace your life, your universe, and the warmth of a supportive community.

Your transformation starts with us.

18/01/2024

In 2021 I qualified as a Life Coach through MOE coaches.

It changed my life.

It changed my life because as part of the qualification process I received hours of coaching.

I mapped out a vision of my ideal life.

I clarified my goals.

I set achievable targets.

I achieved them.

I moved to beautiful West Wales and now live the life I could only once dream of.

And I have since had the honour of supporting countless others to live their dreams as their Life Coach.

“What a fantastic coach Alex is - I thoroughly enjoy our sessions and I can’t recommend him enough! Alex been coaching me for several months now and his coaching has been of profound benefit to myself and my family. I look forward to our sessions with great enthusiasm. Alex is a 5 star practitioner and you can expect wisdom, sensitivity, pragmatism and fun in any session. Thank you Alex.”

“I’ve really enjoyed my coaching sessions with Alex. He has a warm and friendly manner and has been so supportive. I’ve been in a period of transition in my life and having a clearer focus of where I want to be has been so beneficial. Alex has helped me to clarify which areas of my life I wanted to work on and to create steps to reach those goals. Additionally, he’s also been quick to recognise and celebrate successes. I would fully recommend Alex to anyone!”

“Alex has an enthusiasm and confidence that inspires others to take control and make change happen. I came to Alex during a transitional period in my life and immediately felt supported and understood. I have made personal breakthroughs and lifestyle changes that I didnt even realised I needed! Thank you so much.”

All thanks to the power of Life Coaching.

Achieving your goals and sticking to them is easier with a coach in your corner.

I have had a handful of limited online and in-person spaces available- get in touch now:

joyfullifeguide@gmail.com

www.joyfullifeguide.com

Link in bio too.

20/12/2023

Let’s show everyone that they are not alone. Stand with us and fight for mental health by joining my charity stream for Mind.

The money we raise will make a real difference for those that are supported by Mind everyday!

This will be an unmissable opportunity to take part in a beautiful and joyful evening of wellbeing which will include Laughter Yoga, Dance Meditation and Yoga Nidra!

I will be streaming live for 4 hours 6-10 pm on Thursday 11th January to raise money for the charity Mind!

Our streaming timetable:

6-7 pm Welcome circle and Laughter Yoga
7:15-9:15 pm Dance Meditation
9:15-10 pm Yoga Nidra

Donate whatever you can to support me on this epic stream!

You can join for just Laughter Yoga, Dance Meditation or Yoga Nidra too or everything if you’d like!

You don’t need to join us if you’d just like to pledge a donation to Mind, or join us on the night for an epic evening of wellbeing ready for the new year!

Donate here then email joyfullifeguide@gmail.com to get your Zoom link!