Endorsements

 

Andrea’s synthesis of the Enneagram and physical movement is a new way of directly understanding how emotional habits are formed and is a powerful tool for breaking free of their ineffectual conditoned nature. Her work guides participants through an investigation which helps liberate and transform people from some of the deepest aspects of their fixation. Her contribution to the Enneagram and inner Work is significant and constantly growing. She combines sensitivity, heartfulness and good humor with warmth and elegance. Her work has to be experienced to be fully appreciated; it goes deep and is transformative.

— Don Richard Riso, co-author

Wisdom of the Enneagram and Personality Types

The Enneagram is a work of three centers: head, heart, and body. Yet body-based approaches to this work have been few and far between. Andrea Isaacs is a visionary pioneer in this area, and has developed a profound and integrative method for learning the nine types through movement and body wisdom. Her work is highly moving, impactful, and transformative. To experience her is to expeience a true master at work.

— Russ Hudson, co-author

Wisdom of the Enneagram and Personality Types

If you take the Enneagram seriously, then you need to consider that there are different ways of knowing. In her workshops, Andrea Isaacs honors the body's way of knowing. If you want to get a felt-sense for what the Enneagram styles are like, take Andrea's workshop.

— Jerry Wagner, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Author, The Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles

The work that Andrea is doing is relevant whether you’re a business person or interested in your own personal development. Her presentation combining brain science with physical exercises DO result in the ability to increase emotional intelligence. At the cutting edge of this relatively new field, she’s interested in our ability to apply these techniques to improve quality of life. She gets results. If you have the opportunity, don’t miss a chance to study with her.

— Oliver NIcklin, CEO

First Analysis Corproation

What I experienced during this process was something more fascinating than I would have expected - a cooperative venture between my mind, emotions, and body.

— Terri Waite

former NASA Engineer

With deep gratitude for what you helped me discover about myself that I have evaded, avoided and buried all my life.

— Elizabeth Nagel, author

The Labyrinth and the Enneagram

Andrea’s workshop was exceptional — beyond my expectations. She is delightful, grounded, knowledgeable, kind, safe and playful. The work is extremely helpful, insightful and practical. The work built on itself with an introductory framework that made it all make sense. I left with tools that are easily and wonderfully applicable. Her work makes me more aware of my three centers — in fact, I’ve never been so aware. Thank you.

— Curt Micka

Adminstrator, Mediator

Andrea is a dynamic teacher and educator in the field of emotional and physical intelligence. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her programs which have many practical applications to both work situations and personal life.

— Kay Herr, Coordinator of Nursing Education

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Andrea's playful inviting presence and well-conceived method made the whole experience pure unadulterated fun.

— Bruce Stunkard

United Methodist Minister

Andrea's ability to communicate the essence of the Enneagram through movement is outstanding. Within a short period of time, I was able to understand and experience the connection between movement and my internal feeling states. Using movement helped me to understand concepts that might be more challenging if explained only through the intellect. I felt enlivened at the end of the program. She was articulate and humorous; everyone enjoyed her program thoroughly.

— Vandita Kate Marchesiello

Executive Director, Albany Kripalu Yoga Center

Andrea is a master teacher.

— David Thome

Enneagram Center of Wisconsin

Andrea's workshop is one of the best Enneagram workshops I've attended. It works well because she has put so much thought and care into organizing it, has a deep understanding of the Enneagram on an intuitive level, and has figured out a way for us to personally experience the types through the way we move our bodies. In studying the Enneagram, we try to walk in one another's shoes. I felt I came very close to doing this literally in Andrea's Enneamotion workshop.

— Elizabeth Wagele, author

Are You My Type, Am I Yours?, and The Enneagram of Parenting

If you haven't experienced Andrea's work, you are really missing something. Her workshop is a unique and fun way of learning about ourselves and others by bringing the Enneagram to life through movement. It is an excellent introduction to understanding the nine basic personality types as well as a way of deepening our understanding of how these types become fixated through our body language and movement. I have personally experienced and benefited from her work. She is a gifted teacher and a pioneer in applying the Enneagram to movement. I highly recommend her work.

— Jane Hollister, Psychologist

Director, Enneagram Institute of Tampa Bay, FL

Andrea's creation is a delightful synthesis of the Enneagram and wisdom about the body. It is an interesting and helpful somatic approach to resolving the inner conflicts that the Enneagram describes.

— Kathy Hurley and Theodorre Donson, authors

What's My Type, My Best Self, and Discover Your Soul Potential

My experience of Andrea's work was the teaching of positive trance states to increase the likelihood of positive, healthy behavior by "taking on" or "moving into" the positive state of each of the nine natures. My personal goal is to have it all-the goodness of each of the nine natures, and through Andrea, her example, and her exercises, I was able to come closer to that objective. I am deeply appreciative.

— Shauna Stott

Psychotherapist

This workshop was a positive experience and Andrea's presentation style is excellent. She is really on to something. You'll see me at another workshop.

— Connie Konikoff

Therapist

I very much appreciate your time, effort and great presentation. Having some movement in addition to the "head stuff" really helps to remember and integrate things. Your work was inspiriting, positive, innovative and fun, and gave me useful, easy-to-remember techniques to take home. These simple techniques can be integrated into physical movement and meditation practices and will be a great benefit in maintaining a positive and uplifting attitude. Your work was inspiriting, positive, innovative and fun, and gave me useful, easy-to-remember techniques to take home. These simple techniques can be integrated into simple daily practices and will be a great benefit in maintaining a positive and uplifting attitude.

— Pauline Enright

Tasmania, Australia

My one goal was to learn exercises that I could use at home as a daily moving meditation. You have both met and exceeded my expectations. Thank you.

— Cathering Field

London,UK

Thank you for a truly inspiring and enlightening few days. Your unconditional love for us all, your position and obvious deep understanding of what you share, transforms theory into practical and useful tools. Thank you!

— Rich Field, Business Consultant

London,UK

Your work is necessary, excellent and crucial to balance the intellectual approach of studying the Enneagram. You were empowering, sensitive and flexible, and the content was thorough, in-depth and imaginative.

— Polly Cherner

San Anselmo CA

Andrea is extremely gifted in her ability to use movement as a marvelous teacher. Not only is she knowledgeable in her use of the body, personality styles and movement, she has a lovely, genuine spirit. Her loving nature creates such opportunity for exploration! Don't miss an opportunity to work with her.

— Becky Gorman

Minneapolis, MN

Andrea's work is most useful, wonderfully lucid and clear, and taught me a new way to solve problems!

— John Anderson

Winston-Salem, NC

Andrea's work is especially useful for people who can't access their emotions easily. I will use this work with every challenging experience that requires me to find a new solution. I know it will work!

— Don DeMercurio

Bristol, VT

Andrea's presentation is wonderful and well oganized, her demonstrations are invaluable, the work builds upon itself and it is something I can take home and work with.

— Virginia Knox

Greensboro, NC

Andrea's work is fundamental to experiencing the body's intelligence. She is intuitive, without hesitation and direct.

— Hon Hiu Ming

Hong Kong

Andrea's work is critical to my spiritual growth.

— Ruth Anderson

Greensboro, NC

Andrea was nothing less than magnificent-so graceful and moving, I do not just mean physically moving, to the heart as well. It was a real pleasure and honor to work with her.

— Lynne Sedgmore

UK

I cannot speak for others, but I found your insights, energy and creativity both stimulating and highly effective. Amongst your gifts, is the attention you pay to others during exercises that otherwise could have lead to problems if not properly supervised. For me personally, I have developed a strong belief and love within myself from the whole experience. The bit that was missing had been the belief in myself…which I found on the course!

— Grahame Morgan-Watson

NLP Trainer, UK

Thank you again for your inspiration and infectious enthusiasm. I have now incorporated your prayer and the full set of mudras and mantras into my daily spiritual practice. They feel like such a great gift.

— Janette Blakemore

UK

I want to thank you so much for your incredible work. I have been using my mudras, and I find them to be calming and centering. I have also been putting them in the order of growth - starting at 8, then to 2, 4, etc. - and this has also been wonderful. It is a lovely, lovely addition to my morning practice.

— Jan Birchfield

This affirmed my belief that the body has so much intelligence. The exercises are very practical and can be used in every day situations. This workshop is a great way to connect mind and body in a safe space and personal way. It's also very easy and not intimidating.

Andrea was patient, very reverent and respectful of each individual. I am in awe of Andrea's work.

I learned that I can atrust my body to reveal important information and to be a resource to help me deal with difficulties. This work seems to be readily applicable.

Andrea was present, kind, generous, non-judgmental and clera with herself. I loved her demonstrations. This work is applicable in every living moment.

Andrea was enthusiastic and full of helpful ways to integrate this work in everyday life. I will use this work in my personal and professional life.

This was extremely interesting, innovative and thought-provoking. Andrea was dynamic and responsive to the group.

I will continue include this work in my spiritual practice.

This was evocative, thoughtful, exhilarating and helpful. An excellent program.

If I use my new mudra during a challenging or painfule xperience,I can more through it more quickly.

I will use these ideas not only for my personal growth but will bring them to my work with women just released from prison.

I will absolutely use this in my personal growth and with my clients as a therapist.