The Joyful Life Guide

The Joyful Life Guide Coaching and movement classes for Every Body to empower and exhilarate so you can live a joyful life!

Alex is an experienced coach with a track record of successfully coaching a range of clients to improve their lives in all areas.

23/11/2025

It has been difficult to choose a defining moment to share from the first in-person Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement Foundation training at the The Study Society in London!

I have chosen our final celebratory dance as it encapsulated the utter joy, play, connection and empowerment that is the foundation of the Dance Your Ability method!

We had the pleasure of being joined by a small soul who was overjoyed to be part of our dancing circle!

It was an honour to be Dance Your Ability Teacher this year, supporting the inspirational Shauna Devlin during the 2 training programmes that trained 40 new Dance Your Ability facilitators!

The Dance Your Ability method is truly unique and offers inclusive free-style, conscious dance programs to people of all abilities & all ages.

Learn more here: www.danceyourability.com

03/11/2025

Every Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement session is unique.

The sessions are special because each member of the group has an opportunity to dance their dance in a circle as only they can.

And in a circle we are all seen!

With bravery and joy we all create something, through movement, voice and on this occasion, instruments!

Thank you to Steffan Lewis, Ann James, Victoria Barber Thompson and allthe incredible staff for supporting these regular sessions at Plas Gwyn Nursing Home and the opportunity to work with the BEST dancers!

08/10/2025

Just surrender into the music!

29/09/2025

✨ What a day! ✨

Joining our new Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement student teaching practices today and being part of each unique session delivered by our students was overwhelming to say the least. 🥹

Each and every one of them delivered incredible sessions — and there are very lucky communities awaiting them all. 🌍💃🕺

This marks the close of our September Dance Your Ability Training and we couldn’t be prouder of the passion, creativity, and compassion that has come alive in this group.

Here’s to this beautiful cohort — and to the ripples of connection and empowerment they will now carry into the world. 🌊

📣 And now… London is calling you to dance with us!

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming London, UK Facilitator Training — a chance to step into the DYA way of creating inclusive, healing dance spaces in your own communities.

Here are the details:

🗓 London Training Dates & Format

Online Sessions:
• Tuesday, October 28 — 6:00 – 8:00 pm GMT
• Saturday, November 1 — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT
• Saturday, November 15 — 9:00 am – 11:00 am GMT

In-Person Sessions (London, UK):
• Saturday, November 8 — 9:00 am – 4:30 pm GMT
• Sunday, November 9 — 9:00 am – 4:30 pm GMT

📍 Venue
The London training will take place at The Study Society (The Society House) in London.

💷 Investment & Support

Tuition: £360 GBP (alternatively, $650 CAD / €440)

Payment plans available!

Particle scholarships available (priority to BIPOC, LGBTQIA, single parents) — email info@danceyourability.com

All sessions will be recorded

What’s included in the training:

- A DYA Manual + Workbook

- Practicum & facilitation practice

- A 30 minute 1:1 session with Shauna Devlin or Alex Holloway

- Ongoing mentorship & access to DYA’s facilitator network

- Tools, class templates, playlist ideas, and more

💡 Ready to join us?

Spaces are limited. If you feel called to bring dance, healing, connection, and joy into communities near you, apply now and reserve your spot.

Visit: www.danceyourability.com/training

24/09/2025

✨ We’re so close to completing our first Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement Foundation Facilitator Training of 2025 — and what a beautiful journey it’s been!

From witnessing brave leaps of vulnerability, to seeing people embody new confidence through movement — this cohort has taught us so much about community, courage, and connection.

And now? We’re gearing up for the next round — Starting October in London, UK. Will you join us?

🔍 What you’ll learn

You’ll dive into the Dance Your Ability philosophy, outreach group facilitation, trauma-informed practices, music use, practicum teaching, and more.

If you’ve ever felt called to guide movement, support healing, and offer space for joy, this training is made for you. Spots are limited — and this London round will be a rare opportunity.

🌍 London Training Snapshot

Here are the details you’ll want to know:

📍 Location (hybrid)
The Study Society, London & online

📅 Dates

Online sessions
• Tuesday, October 28 — 6:00-8:00 pm GMT

• Saturday, November 1 — 9:00 am-1:00 pm GMT

• Saturday, November 15 — 9:00-11:00 am GMT

In-person sessions
• Saturday, November 8 — 9:00 am-4:30 pm GMT

• Sunday, November 9 — 9:00 am-4:30 pm GMT

💷 Investment
£360 GBP (or equivalent in CAD/EUR)

Payment plans are available.

Scholarships (priority to BIPOC, LGBTQIA, single parents) may also be requested.

💡 What’s included & format

- Three online sessions

- Two full-day in-person sessions

One 30 minute, one-on-one meeting with Shauna Devlin or Alex Holloway

Manual & workbook

All sessions recorded

👉 Apply & learn more: www.danceyourability.com/training

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

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