The Joyful Life Guide

27/05/2026

04/05/2026

I’ve been holding onto a bit of news, and I wanted to share it here first.

Lately, my 1-on-1 coaching calendar has been completely full.

It’s been an incredible season of watching my clients do the heavy lifting of reclaiming their joy and redefining what their "next chapter" actually looks like.

As of this morning, one single, 1-hour weekly spot has opened up.

I’m looking for one specific person to fill it. You know if it’s you. You’re likely at a crossroads where "good enough" has started to feel like "not enough." You’re ready to stop talking about the change you want to make and start actually inhabiting it.

Because I use such a blend of modalities—from nature-based coaching to embodied movement—I only ever keep a handful of 1-on-1 spots open. It allows me to be truly "in it" with you.

This isn't about a quick fix; it’s about a committed partnership to get you to that next level of your life.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dive in, this is it. Let’s see if we’re a fit.

joyfullifeguide.com/coaching

30/04/2026

It has been a pleasure to offer group TaiChi Qigong sessions at a selection of Barcud Cyf sheltered accomodation schemes throughout Wales during March and April.

Thanks to generous funding the sessions have been at no cost to those attending and feedback has been outstanding:

"Highly recommend this class! Has been so beneficial to myself and my Mum. Thank you Alex"

"Fabulous teacher, very professional, calm and friendly which I really appreciate"

"Alex is an excellent teacher"

"I look forward to these sessions to reset my busy mind, Alex is so supportive"

"Alex is a brilliant, thoughtful teacher and attending
these sessions have helped me navigate a very tricky time in my life"

"This really helps my mental health"

Qigong and Tai Chi are ancient Chinese, low-impact "meditation in motion" practices that integrate slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and focused intention to improve physical and mental health

Contact us to learn more about regular classes, 1:1 support or to arrange a session with your team in-person or online:

https://www.joyfullifeguide.com/taichi

14/04/2026

I adore the therapeutic art sessions that I facilitate every week at Plas Gwyn Care and Nursing Home, thanks to the support of their outstanding manager

Steffan and ALL of the staff at Plas Gwyn care for nothing more than the utmost welfare of all of their residents, including self-expression, purpose and joy.

Self-expression, purpose and joy are the key to my therapeutic art sessions.

For every participant, each piece of art that is created should be unique and individual. You should be able to tell immediately who made them, based on your prior knowledge of each soul.

Purpose comes from linking activities to the interests of each artist so that they have an opportunity to enter flow state through total focus.

Joy comes from ensuring every activity is fully accessible and that outcomes are not pre-defined.

Learn more about our philosophy at:

www.joyfullifeguide.com

14/04/2026

Sometimes, a song deeply touches our soul.

It resonates with us on a personal level and we relate to the lyrics.

At we get to know each of our participants thoroughly and their favourite songs.

The songs that make them come alive.

The songs that move bodies.

The songs that break down barriers.

Music and movement are inseparable- when we choose the right songs natural, spontaneous movement happens.

If you would like to support your community through movement and music for every body, train with us this year:

https://www.danceyourability.com/training

14/03/2026

The heart of my work is always the same:

✨ helping people feel more alive
✨ reconnecting with our bodies
✨ sharing joyful moments with others

I have had the pleasure of regularly visiting Hafan Y Waun care home each week for a number of years to deliver sessions

This work is magic.

Barriers dissolve through mirrored movement, joy overflows through favourite songs and we see each other, fully, in the moment.

14/03/2026

Thank you to Angharad Bache Photography for capturing such a brilliant day of talks at TEDxAberystwyth at AradGoch .

It was a real pleasure to share my talk, The Forgotten Power of Natural Movement. I spoke about my own journey with dance — from my early experiences, to rediscovering conscious dance later in life as a powerful form of self-expression and wellbeing. I also shared how this work continues through the communities I support with Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement Foundation and The Joyful Life Guide sessions.

14/03/2026

At Every Body is welcome to share their unique movement.

In circle we are all seen, we are all equal and we all express ourselves authentically.

Air guitars too!

By learning about each individual, as facilitators we choose music that will ignite the spark that removes barriers to creative self-expression.

Are you ready to spread joy and wellbeing in your community?

Visit: https://www.danceyourability.com/training

27/02/2026

Tomorrow I will take the stage and stand on the red carpet for TEDxAberystwyth 2026: Verifying you are human.

This is an opportunity for me to share an idea that is core to all of my life work as The Joyful Life Guide:

We ALL need to be moving our bodies joyfully in rhythm together for our holistic wellbeing without fear of judgement.

I have been fortunate enough to commit myself to this goal, aligned with my passion and values, for the last 7 years.

Thanks to my amazing mentor Shauna Devlin I have been able to further the reach of this work through the Dance Your Ability Therapeutic Movement Foundation, breaking down barriers between populations so we can all dance our unique dance together across the generations.

And I look forward to committing myself to this work as my life's purpose as the programme grows and develops this year!

The preparation for the talk has been momentous and required almost all of my focus, energy and time over the start of this year, but my desire to share my ideas has pulled me through.

If you would like to support me in the audience or energetically if you can't join in person, there has just been an extra 20 tickets released due to demand.

Grab yours now at: TEDxAberystwyth

04/02/2026

I am very excited to be talking at the upcoming 2026 on the 28th February!

I will present a talk on The Forgotten Power of Natural Movement!

Get your tickets at: https://tedxaberystwyth.com/

Watch this space for more news soon!

https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/entertainment/tedxaberystwyth-2026-will-exploring-what-defines-humanity-874202