SCROLL DOWN FOR 2013 TRAINING DATES
AUDIO: Listen to a Conference Call with CPIs on what it’s like being a Certified PraiseMoves Instructor.
VIDEO: See Interviews with CPIs answering the question: “Why did you become a Certified PraiseMoves Instructor?”
*LIVE* and *ONLINE* TRAININGS Available! And NOW *Live* Trainings in CANADA!o
You can apply to take part in either our *Online* or *Live* Trainings (or both!).
If you are called to become Certified PraiseMoves Instructor, now you can train Online with us from anywhere in the world! Train Online and you may attend a Live Training at no extra charge (and vice-versa). Online training is the Recertification requirement for ALL CPIs for 2013.
Eight (8) in-depth online video sessions over 4 weeks with Laurette Willis, PraiseMoves Founder and Director. Scheduled Online trainings are February, May and September every year.
Download PraiseMoves Application Here. Once approved, we can immediately send your training materials and you can study at a comfortable pace. You’ll also receive 50% off PraiseMoves materials as a CPI Trainee.
2013
May 20, 2013 – ONLINE anywhere in the World - 4-week Webinar Training over 8 sessions for CPI Level I with PraiseMoves Founder Laurette Willis. THIS CLASS IS FULL. Classes online Monday and Thursday evenings (May 20 – June 13). Since the classes are recorded, you may watch the videos the day they are released, or the day after. You will be expected to “check in” via email and complete your assignments in a timely manner. You must complete all the classes, assignments and requirements within the 4 weeks of training in order to be certified and take part in the online Certification Ceremony on June 20.
Certification Test will also be done online. You will need to have or borrow some device that takes videos (video camera/camcorder, Flip camera, webcam or “smart phone” with video camera) – you will need a free YouTube account where you can upload a video during the course of the training. The video will serve as part of your test. Course materials provided.
June 21-23, 2013 – Tulsa, OK – Hilton Garden Inn
Optional Certifications for CPIs Available: PraiseMoves Gold - Teaching PraiseMoves to the growing senior/elder population. MIRA! — MIRA is an energetic (and modest) Latin dance workout with the Word – it’s “Christian Fitness with a Latin Beat!” and some are even calling it “The Christian Alternative to Zumba!” (David Warren, Oasis Network). Each of these optional certifications are for Certified PraiseMoves Instructors ONLY and requires an additional $125 fee per certification. If you certified with us on Thursday 6/20 you can sign up for these trainings, too!
Thursday, June 20 - Certification Training for New PraiseMoves Instructors. Certification held in Tulsa, OK – *LIVE* (at the Hilton Garden Inn @ Tulsa Int’l Airport) One day Certification Blitz (9am-6pm) THIS CLASS IS FULL. (Call for info: 918-931-8325) CPI Trainer NolaJeanne Baird – songbaird@sbcglobal.net Course materials provided.
PraiseMoves International Conference.Thursday evening dinner w/Laurette & CPIs around the world; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: optional certifications, workshops, roundtables, fellowship and Gala Banquet. SEE HERE for Conference info.
September 9, 2013 – ONLINE anywhere in the World - 4-week Webinar Training over 8 sessions for CPI Level I with PraiseMoves Founder Laurette Willis. THIS CLASS IS OPEN. (Must apply BEFORE August 30). Classes online Monday and Thursday evenings (September 9 – October 3). Since the classes are recorded, you may watch the videos the day they are released, or the day after. You will be expected to “check in” via email and complete your assignments in a timely manner. You must complete all the classes, assignments and requirements within the 4 weeks of training in order to be certified and take part in the online Certification Ceremony on October 3.
Certification Test will also be done online. You will need to have or borrow some device that takes videos (video camera/camcorder, Flip camera, webcam or “smart phone” with video camera) – you will need a free YouTube account where you can upload a video during the course of the training. The video will serve as part of your test. Course materials provided.
September 20, 2013 – Tahlequah, OK – *LIVE* (about 60 minutes southeast of Tulsa, OK) One day Certification Blitz (9am-6pm) THIS CLASS IS OPEN. (Must apply BEFORE August 10). (918-931-8325) CPI Trainer NolaJeanne Baird – songbaird@sbcglobal.net Course materials provided.
September 21, 2013 – Tahlequah, OK - *LIVE* - CPIs may take one or both. 1. PraiseMoves Gold Certification - with NolaJeanne Baird, CPIT (8AM-12noon). Learn everything you need to know in order to teach modifications and variations to the growing senior/elder population, and those with limited mobility. 2. MIRA! Certification – with Laurette Willis, PraiseMoves and MIRA! founder (1:00 – 6:00 PM). MIRA! is “Christian Fitness with a Latin Beat!” — an energetic (and modest) Latin dance workout with the Word. See details on these CPI Certifications.
November 8, 2013 – Tahlequah, OK – *LIVE* (about 60 minutes southeast of Tulsa, OK) One day Certification Blitz (9am-6pm) THIS CLASS IS OPEN. (Must apply BEFORE Sept. 28). (918-931-8325) CPI Trainer NolaJeanne Baird – songbaird@sbcglobal.net Course materials provided.
November 9, 2013 – Tahlequah, OK - *LIVE* - CPIs may take one or both. 1. PraiseMoves Gold Certification - with NolaJeanne Baird, CPIT (8AM-12noon). Learn everything you need to know in order to teach modifications and variations to the growing senior/elder population, and those with limited mobility. 2. MIRA! Certification – with Laurette Willis, PraiseMoves and MIRA! founder (1:00 – 6:00 PM). MIRA! is “Christian Fitness with a Latin Beat!” — an energetic (and modest) Latin dance workout with the Word. See details on these CPI Certifications.
NOTE: You can certify for PraiseMoves, and MIRA! and/or PraiseMoves Gold the next day! If you want to certify in MIRA! or PraiseMoves Gold, and are not yet a Certified PraiseMoves Instructor, this would be the perfect opportunity for you to become a CPI on Friday 11/8 and then take part in the MIRA! and/or PraiseMoves Gold trainings the next day! Only Certified PraiseMoves Instructors can take the MIRA! and PraiseMoves Gold trainings. We consider PraiseMoves to be the fitness foundation for our ministry. Please pray and ask the Lord what He would have you do. We would love to hear from you! See details on MIRA! and PraiseMoves Gold Certifications.
Contact us with questions you may have. Thank you!
Additional Information
Submitting Applications
All applications are to be sent to the main office in Oklahoma at PraiseMoves P.O. Box 1449, Tahlequah, OK 74465. If you are outside of the United States, you may scan in your signed application and send it to us via email (info@PraiseMoves.com). Contact us for payment arrangements if outside of the U.S.
Making Requests for Training
Now that PraiseMoves Certification training is available online, people from around the world can participate in the most complete and thorough online Christian fitness training available.
December 29th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Hello there I have been wanting to become a certified trainer and one are that I would love to add to my Certifications is a PraiseMoves Certification. What are the costs for the certification and the study materials? Thank you for all the information that you may be able to provide.
God Bless,
James
December 29th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Hi, James! We would certainly love to hear from you. More men are needed in Christian Fitness Ministry – and with so many men looking to look/feel better, lose weight – and want an alternative to yoga – it is a powerful ministry for both men and women.
Interestingly, most leaders in the Hindu yoga movement are men — it’s exciting to see Christian men rise up and counter with fitness programs that honor Jesus Christ.
You can find all the info about training on the drop-down menu under “About” above, or go here and follow the links to all info and application. http://praisemoves.com/about-us/instructor-training/
We look forward to hearing from you!
October 17th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Hi Laurette,
I’ve been doing PraiseMoves and Love it. I’ve been spending more time in the Word and have been wanting to learn Scripture…which I find really hard. I’ve also always enjoyed yoga…but always felt uncomfortable with the idea. so as I was doing research I came upon your website.
PraiseMoves is just wonderful! I’m going to order more DVD’s.
October 27th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Hi, Carole! We’re glad you’re enjoying working out with PraiseMoves — this unique way to focus on the Word and praise the Lord in spirit, soul and body! Keep PraiseMovin’!!!
October 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am
Hello, I am already at certified yoga instustuter in Hatha yoga. I have only been teaching for little over two months, am I able to get certified in Praise Moves? I am a Christain, along with all of the other students that where in my yoga training. I believe that most people do not really now that yoga stems from other religious belief systems. I was introduced to Praise Moves by my dear friends mother, who is a Minister herself.
I believe that this is the path that I need to take to help others!
Thank You and God Bless,
Naomi
October 4th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Hello, Naomi – as I wrote to you personally, we would welcome hearing from you.
You may learn more about PraiseMoves certification here: http://praisemoves.com/about-us/instructor-training/ with upcoming dates for online and live trainings.
Your friend may have shared this article with you about the roots of yoga, and the PraiseMoves difference – I was into yoga for 22 years myself:
http://praisemoves.com/calt
We look forward to hearing from you.
Praise moves God…deeply. So keep Praising the Lord!
Laurette
November 11th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I am so excited to find this website. I feel strongly that the Lord is calling me to take a leap of faith with big changes in my life. I finally feel I have found my true calling. After lots of thought and prayer I know what the Lord is asking me to do. The world is in need of people to teach and educate others on living a complete and healthy life style. while putting the Lord first. From the foods we eat to the life style we live. Knowing that Yoga being against all my christian beliefs but believing that that the physical aspect is very healthy for the body. Just needing to find a way to educate other on the physical part and leaving the “yoga” (Hindu) out. While focusing on our Lord and Savor. Very excited to get signed up for an upcoming class toe get certified.
2 Corinthians 3:17
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.