JOEL'S BACKGROUND: Joel began his professional life as a Ph.D. physicist doing research on magnetism at ultra-low temperatures. His last position in physics was at UC Berkeley, in the late 60's. That was a hot time! After publishing six articles, Joel decided to follow his own drummer and went on to study Clinical Psychology at Yale University, and then to work with some colleagues at Harvard University's innovative program of Clinical Psychology and Public Practice. Along the way he was also interested in Alternative education and the free-school movement. He has been with Anne Isaacs for over twenty five years, and they have a daughter, Vida, who is now 15.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE: In 1977 Joel moved to Los Angeles to follow his interest in Wilhelm Reich and body oriented psychotherapy. Joel has practiced in Los Angeles as a Reichian Therapist since then. His first major training was with the Radix Institute, where he earned a certification. Joel began to develop new ways to work with fear held in the body, and published several articles on this work. Along with his work with individuals and groups, he then began his own training program, called Core Contact. He taught his methods of working with the whole body, and four groups were certified in this approach. Concurrently, he met and developed a friendship and colleagueship with the founders of Bodynamic Analysis. In 1990 he began his formal training in Bodynamic Analysis. He is now a certified Bodynamic Analyst, and a Trainer. Joel is presently Director of Bodynamic Institute USA, and with colleagues has published a number of articles about Bodynamic Analysis in professional journals. Together with his wife, Anne, Joel has led trainings in Europe, South America, and Australia, and for twenty years they also led workshops at Esalen Institute

Joel and Anne Isaacs

Where Yoga Meets the Psyche
Enhance the growth potential of your yoga practice or class using Bodynamic principles and techniques. Periodic one-day workshops in Los Angeles. For more info see this flyer or see the October issue of YOGI TIMES

The Bodynamic Institute USA with Joel and Anne Isaacs are presenting a 15 Day Precison, Presence, and Change Training in Southern California. Starting May 2006