PRAISEMOVES INSTRUCTOR: PHYSICALLY I WAS A MESS!
I have always been active in the ministry since I was saved out of the New Age Movement in 1979. The year 2017 marked a time of new beginnings for me in this season of my life. I was 62. Through a chain of events and prayer, the Lord led me to my PraiseMoves DVD that I had bought years before.
Physically I was a mess: no energy, no flexibility, no strength! I did the 20-minute Workout and noticed how much better I felt.
I received an email about the online course to be an instructor. I knew if it made me feel better, it would help other people who were in need of this fitness ministry. I discussed it with my husband after seeking God’s face about it. He encouraged me to go for it and paid my way.
It has been the best investment for us! Not only was I stretching my body as I took the course, but was stretching my mind, learning the awesome way the Lord designed our bodies to operate with such grace and beauty.
Neuroscience claims that learning something new keeps your brain young. I definitely want that! And of course, my spirit was being fed the wonderful Word of God edifying me and renewing my mind at the same time!
The instruction I received was awesome and I wanted to be like my teachers moving with confidence and grace. It is like I want my class to be presented to the LORD as a dance of praise to Him!
Before I even got certified, my dear husband ran into a neighbor at the feed store and was telling her about what I was doing. She said she definitely wanted to participate!
One thing led to another and as soon as I was certified the Lord opened the door for me at a local location to have the class. Ladies were driving in from up to 15 miles away!
“Being at a Spa with Jesus!” At first, I fought like crazy to have the boldness to instruct PraiseMoves, which brought me closer to relying on my Savior, to give me confidence, to lean on Him, acknowledge Him, and open my ears to His sweet small voice as I go thru the classes.
He would use the ladies’ testimonies as time went on to encourage me. One lady said it was like "being at a spa with Jesus!"
It is so rewarding when you hear how they are being strengthened, and the testimonies of the Word of God working in their lives.
I am experiencing that life….and life more abundantly…. that Jesus gives, spirit, soul, and body! My husband, kids, and grandkids are thrilled to see this Grandma on the go again!
—Madeline Kinnamon,
CPI Texas
BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDS PRAISEMOVES
"I HEARTILY RECOMMEND PRAISEMOVES!"
“I am a board-certified musculoskeletal sub-specialist physician in the area of spine and joint pain, as well as a Christian physician.
“I am a board-certified musculoskeletal sub-specialist physician in the area of spine and joint pain, as well as a Christian physician.
"I heartily recommend Dr. Laurette Willis’ PraiseMoves for your physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual health!”
–Rita Hancock M.D., Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine
–Rita Hancock M.D., Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine
Author of The Eden Diet
ANKLES AND FEET STRONGER, AND BALANCE BETTER!
“I appreciate your Beautiful Feet exercises so much (on the PraiseMoves Gold video)! This is a part of the body we don’t usually think to exercise.
The first few times I did these exercises my toes cramped awful, but I persevered; my feet and ankles are becoming stronger & my balance is getting better – even with The Angel, The Tree, and The Gate Postures!
“My little toes were turned under the adjacent toes at birth, and they never totally straightened. Then in the 1970s, I had bunionectomies (thanks to wearing pointy-toe spikes to work for 5 years in the 60s.)
At that time the procedure included removing the toe bone closest to the foot.
No more bunions and my big toes are straight, but they shrunk to half size and have very little strength!
Over the years, the three middle toes have turned toward the outsides (the same as the big toes did before surgery) so everything is out of alignment.
“A few months ago I bought a pair of ‘Happy Feet' toe-spacer socks to wear at night; they have helped, but since doing the Beautiful Feet exercises my feet and ankles are getting stronger, and I believe the toes are moving slowly into better alignment!
“Because of arthritis and osteopenia, I was excited to learn that the feet exercises also stimulate the synovial fluid in the hip joints, and am using that knowledge to work on my knees and hands.”
– Janice Kamp,
Certified PraiseMoves Instructor
Lancaster County, PA
SPEECHLESS!
Here's another wonderful testimonial about PraiseMoves classes from a *speechless* student. Glory to God!
“I am speechless! PraiseMoves is such a wonderful ministry and the PraiseMoves class I took was so nice!
“Relaxed exercise moves that practically anyone can do–any age and body type.
“I loved the names of the postures and the Bible verses chosen for them are so blessed. It ministers as we do the moves. Hallelujah!
“Loved Jessica Guthrie's way of Teaching. I just loved it and I didn't know how one hour went by! God bless you. This ministry answers a need for all of us!”
Love,
Reema Micle
Alberta, Canada
GOD USED YOU TO SPEAK DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT INTO MY LIFE!
During this time of COVID-19, when my church was not meeting, God used you to speak daily encouragement into my life!
Your daily Power Promises audio, videos, and workbook were instrumental in helping me continue a daily connection with our Lord.
God used your Power Promises program to encourage me to meditate on God's thoughts during a very difficult time.
Thank you for emphasizing the Lord's love through His promises and exemplifying how we can grab a hold of His Word without doubting.
I praise God for his beautiful promises AND for your example of how we can be confident in Him. Thank you so much, Dr. Laurette!
~~Judy Sikes, Georgia
TRAUMA AND ANXIETY ATTACKS
ARE GONE!
Thank you! I'm not practicing yoga anymore. I switched to PraiseMoves!
The trauma & anxiety attacks are gone!
To God be the glory & praise!
I suffered from anxiety attacks & depression but then I found PraiseMoves, the alternative to yoga. It changed me. I know the Word you speak in the workouts and meditation works on me miraculously.
It's succeeding! My doctors say I look great now & have a clearer understanding!
Thank you so much, Dr. Laurette!
Thank you for helping to change lives!
– Janet Jimenea, Philippines
THANKS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
Over the years, we enjoy sending the First Ladies of the United States gifts of PraiseMoves. Here are two examples of responses we have received. In 2008 and 2020, we sent PraiseMoves DVDs to First Ladies Laura Bush and Melania Trump.
Thank you for your kind gift and caring words of support and prayers. I am pleased that you would think of me in such a special way, and I appreciate your generosity.
With warm wishes,
Laura Bush
(signed) The First Lady, The White House (November 6, 2008).
Dear Dr. Laurette Willis:
Thank you for your gift and kind wishes. Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we reflect on the blessings of faith, family, and freedom that shape our great Nation.
May peace and joy be with you.
Sincerely,
Donald J.Trump and Melania Trump
(signed) The President and First Lady of the United States of America.
(January 8, 2020)
GRATEFUL TO KNOW THE
TRUTH ABOUT YOGA
Thank you, Dr. Laurette, for everything you are doing to bring out the Truth about Yoga. As you know, the Word says “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” Well, you are doing your best to educate the body of Christ and hopefully many others about the true source behind Yoga and that there is a beautiful alternative – PraiseMoves!
I have soooooo enjoyed this training and how the Spirit of the Lord flows through you to us. Thank you for your dedication to this ministry that is so desperately needed on the earth at this critical moment in time.
–Anita Price, CPI, Jamestown, NY
THANKFUL GOD HAS SERVANTS LIKE YOU
Dr. Laurette Willis – I have recently dug out my notes from our call after a webinar you shared freely.
I wanted you to know that your sweetly spoken scriptural affirmations over me had an impact! I had 5 bullet points that I had written down to achieve, and I have either accomplished them or I am in the process of accomplishing all of them.
I am thankful that God is alive and chooses to work with His people, and that He has servants like you who are faithful to share His truth with others.
Blessings to you!
Nicole Branham
RELIEVED FROM THE
PAIN OF SCOLIOSIS
Hi there, I want to share a little testimony but, in reality, it is a great testimony. As I was teaching my dog groomer the postures for my recertification, I backed up a little and showed her how to do CBA (Correct Body Alignment) or Mount Zion first and taught Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing that we do.
Unbeknown to me, Colinda was implementing CBA all day long between lessons and was memorizing what she learned along with the scripture for the Mount Zion posture:
"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
Which cannot be moved, but abides forever" (Psalm 125:1).
She had scoliosis her whole life since she is a child. She is probably close to 40. As she followed each step as taught in the Mount Zion posture, her back was relieved. The chiropractor and other professionals told her to walk straight all the time but, no one told her how to do it. All the little steps we do in each posture in PraiseMoves have great value.
As she practiced Mount Zion, she stopped having pain in her lower back and as a bonus, she stopped looking down on the ground when she walked. She looked down because she was afraid of falling.
I had no idea she had these issues. You never know who you will help. Our God is a big God. She is going to keep learning PraiseMoves.
I am very happy. God is good! Isn’t it awesome when He does great things when we follow His lead?
Claudette Steeves, Certified PraiseMoves Instructor,
New Brunswick, Canada
MORE FLEXIBLE AND LESS WINDED
I have been doing PraiseMoves for over a year, and I introduced my friend, Toby, and her daughter to it also. I then bought another PraiseMoves workout for my sister-in-law.
I have noticed that I am a lot more flexible when I keep up with doing PraiseMoves consistently. If I have had a long period where I haven't done it, the first time I start up again my upper arms ache the next day from reaching up over my head, behind my ears.
I also find that when I exercise, my every-day movements are much more comfortable. I am getting better and better at things like balance and my ability to stretch farther and farther. I also don't get as winded as I used to when I first started.
—Bev Campese,
Washington
WE ENJOY USING THE PRAISEMOVES WORKOUT AT OUR CHURCH
I recently purchased your PraiseMoves ~ Christian Alternative to Yoga workout. Thank you so very much for the workout!
I have used workout DVDs that incorporate yoga, but never felt comfortable because of the concept of yoga.
Our exercise class at my church is able to use the PraiseMoves WORKOUT and we all truly enjoy the scripture and Christian music playing in the background.
Thank you again and may God continue to bless your ministry.”
—Nancy Tomasini, and the ladies of the Elmendorf Baptist Church in Elmendorf, TX
CHIROPRACTOR RECOMMENDS PRAISEMOVES TO PATIENTS
Yoga creates “spinal misalignments” BUT PraiseMoves does not!!!
“Some of the very worst spinal misalignments that we have seen in 14 years of practice we found present in the spines of people who make a practice of yoga.
"Instead, we recommend PraiseMoves to our patients.”
–Dr. R. M., Tulsa, OK
"THIS IS THE 1ST WORKOUT VIDEO I'VE EVER PURCHASED"“THIS WORKOUT IS GREAT. IT IS ENERGIZING TO YOUR BODY, MIND & SOUL. THIS IS THE 1ST WORKOUT VIDEO I HAVE EVER PURCHASED.
“MOST WORKOUT VIDEOS ARE BODY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE IN THEIR SKIMPY CLOTHES. THAT IS JUST NOT FOR ME & IS THE REASON I HAVE NEVER PURCHASED ONE. THIS WORKOUT WITH LAURETTE WILLIS & FRIENDS IS VERY INSPIRING TO GET UP AND MOVE YOUR BODY, RENEW YOUR MIND, BE HAPPY, SMILE, THINK ON SCRIPTURE FROM THE BIBLE AND PRAISE GOD.
SHE ENDS THE WORKOUT WITH A PEACEFUL RELAXATION TIME FOR YOUR MIND & BODY WHILE SHE TALKS TO YOU ABOUT GOD. IT WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING WONDERFUL!
THE 50 MIN. WORKOUT GOES BY SO FAST BUT IF I'M RUNNING SHORT ON TIME I'LL DO THE 20 MIN. WORKOUT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE WORKOUTS TO ANYONE WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH & MIND.
—PATTI Z.
HIGH SCHOOL KIDS UPSET ABOUT SNOW DAYS—“PRAISEMOVES—THAT’S THE MAIN REASON I CAME TO SCHOOL TODAY!”
Certified PraiseMoves Instructor (CPI) who taught PraiseMoves at a Christian High School writes:
“This high school class is AMAZING!!! They are all so FOCUSED…even the PE Director is doing the class with us.
"They LOVE PraiseMoves and one of the 17-year- boys talked to me about wanting to become a CPI!!!
"One H.S. girl asked her Foreign Language teacher if she could skip out of that class and sneak into the PE class and do PraiseMoves…and he let her. She was so excited!!
“The High Schoolers were talking it up so much that the junior high kids asked the PE Director if I would teach PraiseMoves to them, too…so I am!!! Jr. High is a little tougher than High School but it's MY PRIVILEGE to share all that Scripture with the youth!
"Things are going better than I prayed for!
“Yesterday they canceled school due to snow and it was right before the PE class. One of the girls in the class came up to me and said, ‘I can't believe they canceled school before PraiseMoves. That's the main reason I came to school today!’ HOW ABOUT THAT!!???!!???
“Some of the kids are asking me about joining my regular PraiseMoves class on Thursdays with their moms. HOW FUN IS THAT?”
(Note: All we can say is all glory and praise goes to the Lord Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!)
—Laura L., CPI
REGISTERED NURSE WRITES: “DRAMATIC DECREASE IN NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN AND MUSCLE INFLAMMATION”
Since I started doing PraiseMoves only 3 months ago, I have experienced a dramatic decrease in neck and shoulder pain and muscle inflammation.
My work as an RN puts extra stress on these muscles through lifting patients, computer work and just the general stress that comes with the job. I have found that the gentle stretches and relaxation are just what I needed to relieve this stress and muscle tension.
My posture has also improved and I find that my clothes fit better because of the toning I have experienced.
More than all the physical benefits that PraiseMoves has given me, I have found that I can truly feel the presence of the LORD as I worship Him by doing the postures and proclaiming and meditating on His Word.
I am able to completely clear the “clutter” of the day from my mind --and focus my mind, body, and spirit on the LORD, and commune with Him on a greater level.
—Ann Sibinski, R.N., Kansas
YOUNG MOTHER AND PASTOR’S WIFE WRITES, "THANK YOU FOR RESCUING ME…"
Dear Dr. Laurette,
Thank you for rescuing me. As I write to you, it is hard to see the screen through the tears in my eyes. I was just researching how to start a business and was interested in a yoga center. I have practiced yoga during pregnancy and at the YMCA.
As a Christian since 1997, I was always uncomfortable with the Hindu references, but I really felt the physical benefits of the stretching.
So, like so many in the West, I ‘didn't see anything wrong with it. It's just exercise, right?’
THANK YOU for your marvelous testimony of enlightenment and grace. What a remarkable truth you have shared with me.
Thank you for keeping this young Christian mom away from ‘things offered to idols.’ Bless you, dear sister. When God opens the door, I pray I can open a PraiseMoves Studio in my hometown of Jacksonville, FL.
Maybe we'll meet one day.
With much love and prayers,
—Cozette Brown, Jacksonville, Florida
BASIC STEPS BOOK USED FOR
“BASIC TRAINING”
During the 18 weeks of training (at Woodland Heights Baptist Church), we worked through 10 weeks of BASIC class (using the BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness book). To this point: your 21-Day Step-UP program has proven tough for all, tummy curfew is discussed almost weekly, we all strive to eat breakfast and drink a lot of water. Supplements are a popular topic and we are well acquainted with the daily routine of the sumo wrestler (thanks for showing us what NOT to do!). We understand the importance of forgiveness and the dangers of stress.
BASIC Steps has been a fitting study for our Rock Runner mission statement: ‘To be fit – both spiritually and physically – prepared to answer God’s call whenever it comes.’
Most importantly they do answer that call – seven of our group leave this Saturday for a week of mission work in Honduras. Thank you!”
—Bill Doshier, Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Conway, AR (rockrunners.org)
HELP FOR POST-POLIO SYNDROME—PRAISEMOVES TV SHOW
I am a 62-year-old ‘preacher's widow’ who had polio as a child. Like most survivors, I thought the polio was gone, and I kept active to appear ‘normal.’ I exercised as strenuously as possible—not knowing I was overworking my remaining motor neurons. Now I deal with Post Polio Syndrome, which causes fatigue and weakness with everyday activities, making traditional exercising a hazard rather than a help.
I thank God for leading me to your television program, PraiseMoves. The gentle stretches and other routines help me retain flexibility and strength. And combining these with God's Word is a special blessing to me.
I have purchased your Workouts to share with my grandchildren and great-grandchild. Thank you!
—Glenda G.,
Florida
PRAISEMOVES WORKOUT LED TO GRANDSON’S SALVATION!
Dear Dr. Laurette, It gives me great pleasure to share my story about PraiseMoves! My grandson, Shane, who was 6 years old at the time, was spending the night. I decided to do my PraiseMoves workout and he stayed in the room and did it with me. Very cute.
At the end when you gave the Invitation (to receive Jesus Christ as Savior), even though I accepted our Lord years ago, I decided to listen to what you had to say.
Shane sat down on the carpet next to me and listened too. When you were done he offered, ‘When I'm seven I'm going to do that.’
He is now 8 years old. About 1 month ago we were working on putting hygiene packets for the homeless together and I asked him if he ever told the Lord Jesus he wanted to receive him as his Lord and Savior. He said, ‘Yes, I told you I was going to do it when I turned seven. On my birthday I did it in the bathtub.’
I asked him if he had told anyone and he said not until now. I told him Jesus wanted him to tell others he had accepted him as his Lord and Savior and by telling me he had been obedient to Jesus in this.
I will be eternally grateful to you Laurette for your part in my grandson Shane's walk with our precious Savior. I would love to incorporate your PraiseMoves for Children workout into my very active Sunday school class of 7 and 8-year-olds (currently all energetic boys) and see what God does in their little hearts also.
God Bless your ministry!
—Betty Ahlgren, Bellevue, Washington
—Betty Ahlgren, Bellevue, Washington
Note: We sent Betty the PraiseMoves for Children workouts to share with her Sunday school class.
"I FEEL THE PRESENCE OF GOD"
Dr. Laurette–Thank you for your wonderful workouts. I always feel the presence of God when I practice doing my PraiseMoves.
—Debra Gardner, Dallas, TX
CPI SHARES BLESSINGS OF ONLINE TRAINING - AND HEALING!
There have been many precious moments for me in doing this course, but a physical benefit (which I hope is the first of many) is; that I have been struggling with intense pain in my left foot from a heel spur for a few years needing opiate pain relief and other useless medications.
Nothing medically or through physiotherapy could be done. By just re-aligning my posture with the Mount Zion posture and the awareness of how I have been standing with arches collapsed, I have now been pain-free for the last week.
I have been focusing on how I am standing and deliberately re-shifting my weight to the outside of my feet, strengthening my feet and calf muscles, etc., and re-aligning my posture.
Part of my focus in Christian Fitness Ministry will be to work with people who deal with chronic pain (I also have dealt with chronic back pain due to prolapsed discs for over 10 years), and I am looking forward as I use myself as a guinea pig…and through PraiseMoves see what results can be achieved.
Baruch HaBaBaShem Adonai
You are an amazing woman of God, Dr. Laurette and I thank you for your obedience to create this ministry, not only for what the physical benefits are, but what a powerful worship and evangelism tool this is.
“Blessings – In His Love – Anika”
—Anika Leib, CPI
Queensland, Australia
CATHOLIC PRIEST SEES THE "DAMAGE YOGA RELIGION IS DOING"
As a Catholic Priest working in deliverance ministry, I am delighted to see you are responding ACCURATELY to the terrible damage that the YOGA religion is doing especially to America.
If this helps you – I always find three main spirits attached: the spirit of false worship; the spirit of disobedience, and the spirit of rebellion.
Pax.
—Father Neil, Scotland
“NOT BRINGING A REPROACH TO CHRIST”
Thank you for this beautiful article and reminder of the importance of our Christian walk ( “Why a Christian Alternative to Yoga?” article). Very well said. You are describing the importance of not bringing about the reproach of Christ.
I am grateful for your courage and your strong conviction in following God’s ways regardless of how they look or what persecution you may face. It gives me hope and builds my faith and that is priceless. For this, I am indebted to you.
Thank you so much. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let His face shine upon you and give you peace forever.
—Janet T., St. Petersburg, FL
PRENATAL FITNESS FOR SPIRIT, SOUL, BODY—AND BABY!
Many know that they need to be physically fit to carry, deliver, and rear their babies, but so few know what a spiritually intense event bringing another image-bearer of God into the world is – and that we need to be spiritually fit for it! There is a plethora of prenatal fitness info out there, but almost nothing with Scriptural strength and encouragement.
I did the PraiseMoves workout as a part of my fitness and scripture meditation with my second child, and I just modified anything that was not pregnancy-appropriate.
I am now expecting our third child, and using PraiseMoves (I look forward to your PreNatal PraiseMoves workouts!!!)
Above all, I will say that the greatest benefit for me was incorporating Scripture into my physical fitness, particularly meditating on Scripture as I prepared to give birth.
I never really realized how intertwined our spirit, soul, and body are until I began to bring them together through PraiseMoves and for the purpose of preparing for childbirth.”
—Gina A., Atlanta, GA
HELP FOR FIBROMYALGIA
Thank you, Dr. Laurette!
PraiseMoves is answered prayer for a fibromyalgia sufferer!
—Chris J.,
Tulsa, OK
"COMPRESSION FRACTURES, BULGING DISC, BONE SPURS—RELEASED FROM THE DOCTOR—PAIN DIMINISHED”
Dear Dr. Laurette and Nola Jeanne,
I am writing a note to you ladies to applaud you both for your knowledge of the Bible, the ability to teach us the PraiseMoves Postures and Scripture Sequences, etc. that we learn in your classes.
I came to the classes with the challenges of compression fractures of the lumbar spine, a bulging disc, and two bone spurs. I was taught how to work around the stretches and PraiseMoves in order to get the most out of the session.
I cannot tell you how much the classes have improved both my lifestyle and my health including my posture. It is wonderful to feel energized and refreshed and filled with the blessings of Scripture to learn and repeat after each session.
I feel a need to let you know that I have now been released from the doctor because he cannot help me anymore with my bulging disc and spurs because they have decreased and the pain is basically diminished and now life is much more comfortable and I have a closer relationship with my heavenly Father. I say Praise the Lord and I'm ready to begin another session of PraiseMoves!
Thank you so much for the knowledge and skills that have been put into the classes, you should be mighty proud of your successes to ALL those who participate.
God Bless you All,
—Barb Owens,
Tahlequah, OK
EVEN TEENAGE BOYS ENJOY PRAISEMOVES!
I ordered a PraiseMoves Workout last year and have had fun using it with my family. Even my son's friends happened to catch me doing PraiseMoves one day. Did they laugh? A little bit, but then they jumped in and started exercising right along with me!
I truly believe that this is a ministry and have been praying that there are others in North Carolina who have expressed an interest in starting a Fitness Ministry besides myself. In speaking with my friends about Yoga, we are all in agreement that although the moves are beneficial (and recommended by many physicians), we don't like the chanting and meditation that causes us to break the First Commandment!
My husband & I have recently lost 25 pounds each and are fast becoming role models for our family and our neighbors. I attribute our weight loss to God's desire for us to live a healthy life, self-discipline, our commitment to lose weight, and our love for each other and our family.
I believe PraiseMoves has something for everyone: beginners, people who want to maintain their overall weight & health, children, senior adults, and growing teens! Thank you.
In His Service,
—Terri Thomas, North Carolina
MEN ENJOY PRAISEMOVES, TOO!
My wife bought a PraiseMoves Workout to help with her back exercises. I thought I'd try it too. I've been needing to do more stretching and toning, which would really help with my work every day. But I didn't want to start yoga.
I will say I was surprised at how good I felt after just one session. Not only does it stretch my body, but PraiseMoves strengthens all those minor (and major) muscle groups.
The Cross Posture is particularly effective. I'll definitely recommend this to my friends. I just love the scripture and imagery involved in the whole exercise. This ministry is needed.
–Eric Embree of Calgary, Alberta
AM-PM PRAISEMOVES WORKOUT - "I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES!!!"
Hello my name is Ramona, I just received my order of 3 PraiseMoves Workouts from you and wanted to share my story.
I've been doing a simplified chair yoga workout for over two years. I rationalized that it was OK because it was so modified and there was no meditation ever taught in the class. I never felt comfortable placing my hands in the yoga position or reciting the closing words and left my hands open as to praise God and said ‘God Bless You' quietly.
Recently I have felt a slight void between the Lord and me, so I started praying about it. I feel the Lord allowed me to experience some very strange spiritual warfare.
At night I was troubled by bad dreams of evil spirits screaming and harassing me. One night I recalled that 30 years ago I took a yoga class and as I did the cobra position I felt a slithery snake coming over me. It scared me so much that I left the class immediately, never to return.
The Lord showed me it was the yoga keeping me from Him….. I felt ashamed, grieved, and even sad as I renounced this activity and again did not return to this second class.
I continued to pray and almost returned to the class because it felt so good to stretch after a hard workout.
I was then led to perform a Google search and read about the history and the meaning of the yoga poses. I deliberately looked to secular sites first to read their teachings and then the Christian views on the practice of yoga, what an eye-opener!
I found your website and carefully read and watched the video clips. Several days later I decided to place an order a bit cautiously hoping I would be OK with this product. I just watched the AM-PM PraiseMoves workout and had tears in my eyes!!!!!!
Thank you for the time, money, and most importantly the prayer that you've invested in this project.
May God Richly bless you!
—Ramona,
California
PRAISE FOR GIMME TEN WORKOUT & FITNESS FOR HIS WITNESS
Dr. Laurette Willis is a treasure found. The only thing that exceeds her talent is her love for God. Leave it to Laurette to combine the two! We have been blessed to broadcast Laurette's Fitness for His Witness nuggets, as well as her interviews on our popular midday program, The Roadshow.
Thanks to Dr. Laurette, our listeners are growing in God while shrinking around the waist! I'm a personal fan of her Gimme 10 Workouts. I suggest you put her workouts at the top of your gift list!
–David Warren, Program Director,
Oasis Radio Network
I LOVE PRAISEMOVES!I am blind right now and your workouts are probably the only exercise videos I can usually do. You are so descriptive. I just love PraiseMoves!
If I want a more relaxing workout, I do the original PraiseMoves workout, and if I want a more challenging one, I do Power PraiseMoves!
PraiseMoves really helps me focus on God and have less anxiety.
– Andrea, South Dakota
USING PRAISEMOVES TO REACH NON-BELIEVERS
Hi Dr. Laurette, I bought Power PraiseMoves about 2 months ago and Love it! I used to do Yoga at my local gym–I found it conflicted with my inner spirit after a while but I did find the moves because they were relaxing, challenging, and stimulating. But they didn't sit right with me.
PraiseMoves fills up my spirit with the Word of God while I am keeping fit. There has been a spark in me to teach a class in my home church lately to want to share some sort of Scripture-based fitness class and program within the community.
Now that I have found your workouts, I have invited friends to my house to exercise to the PraiseMoves workouts with me. I am also using this as a witness of the Lord's great love for us. I want to be saturated in the Word of God as I live, move, and breathe for Him, and I want to share it with others who need Jesus and fitness. Thank you for following your passion for Christ and encompassing the fitness community in a way that is Godly and Beautiful.
When my non-Christian friend comes over, she is getting the Word of God in her as we have a common goal to stay fit. She says your voice is so soothing and that you make Scripture flow. She said that she had never experienced anything as wonderful as this in any exercise program!
Thank you for reading my very long message. God Bless!
–Danielle, New Jersey
"THE PAIN IS COMPLETELY GONE!"
Just wanted to say a few words about the blessings of PraiseMoves. I had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, Lupus, and a few other unwelcome conditions that made moving my body uncomfortable.
Then about 5 or 6 years ago I began having a distinct pain in my right hip socket. Knowing that I needed exercise, my husband and I began taking walks of 2 or 3 miles every day, but the pain in my hip caused me to limp. This past year brought even more pain in the hip and entire right leg and it was increasingly difficult to make myself go for those walks.
Enter PraiseMoves! After a few weeks of PraiseMoves Gold, the pain is completely gone! NolaJeanne, our instructor, concentrates on moves that bring mobility to joints and release the synovial fluids that lubricate them.
How wonderful to be part of this group where one 49-yr-old testifies to being more flexible and fit than ever before in her life even though she once taught Yoga, swimming, and ballroom dancing; one lady lost 70 pounds without substantially changing her eating habits, and another (age 66) has mobility and range of motion in a knee and shoulder that were basically frozen.
I love the camaraderie we enjoy in our PraiseMoves Class and wanted to express how PraiseMoves makes strangers into friends and friends into sisters. We all attend different churches, but the love of God has drawn us into a unity that seems rare in Christian circles today.
PraiseMoves benefits a person in so many more ways than the obvious physical toning and strengthening: my soul benefits as I renew my mind to the Word of God. Then I prosper and am in health according to 3rd John 2.
You are indeed a visionary, bringing God’s purposes into the here and now, and I bless you for it. May the light of God that shines so brightly in you be multiplied exponentially as you continue to spread His good news.
– Linda House, Tahlequah, OK (NOTE: Linda is one of the PraiseMovers in our PraiseMoves Gold workout!).
PRAISEMOVES HELPFUL DURING PREGNANCYI am currently pregnant with our second child and am using PraiseMoves along with water aerobics and walking as my fitness – and using PraiseMoves, in particular, to help me strengthen my back. I completely identify with what you’ve said about Yoga exploding among folks near my age (mid-20s to mid-30s). Everywhere I look I hear folks singing the praises of Prenatal Yoga. There are tons of these types of videos on the market, and from my limited exposure to them, they seem to be pretty hard-core about Eastern meditation and not just the exercises. To the best of my knowledge, there isn’t one single prenatal fitness video that doesn’t have some portion of yoga-type meditation in it.
This is actually why I am using PraiseMoves, even though there are portions that pregnant women shouldn’t do (so I don’t). It is an excellent combination of trunk-strengthening exercises, mind renewal, and relaxation.
I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for PraiseMoves, and be one more person to suggest that Prenatal PraiseMoves would be a great blessing to the preggo Christian community.
— Gina A.
NOTE: Our Certified PraiseMoves Instructors are given training in Prenatal PraiseMoves, so be sure to ask your in-person or online CPI.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
My husband & I have recently lost 25 pounds each…I believe PraiseMoves has something for everyone: beginners, people who want to maintain their overall weight & health, children, senior adults, and growing teens! Thank you.
–Terri Thomas,
North Carolina
ANOINTING AND POWER“I love how Dr. Laurette’s PraiseMoves workouts address not just physical exercise, but also this synergistic spirit, soul, and body health circle.
Dr. Laurette has uniquely brought the anointing and power of the Word of God into her DVDs.
-Dani Rotramel,
“The Christian Longevity Expert," Fabufit.com
WE SHARE THESE TEACHINGS WITH OUR CLIENTS
I am a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of active nursing and a Doctor of Naturopathic Ministry.
I'm an avid supporter of Dr. Laurette Willis, her teaching ministry, and PraiseMoves.
My husband, Dr. Ron Anderson, and I have shared Dr. Laurette's teachings on health and fitness with our clients.
In fact, Dr. Laurette is a featured contributor in our monthly newsletter, HealthWatch.
–Pam Anderson, DNM, RN, AHNA, CNHP
New Horizons Natural Healthcare
PRAISE FOR LAURETTE’S BOOK BASIC STEPS TO GODLY FITNESS
“Over the winter, I used BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness for my Bible study group. We focus on physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental growth.
This book fits all those needs. We did the ‘Step-UP Program’ (21-day program in BASIC Steps) for 5 days and read chapters for 2 days, exercised, and watched our eating.
After the Step-UP Program was over, we continued on in our Bibles at a slower pace and reread the chapters.
There are so many wonderful and challenging points in this book. I continue to reread chapters when I feel some areas of my life are slipping and again become renewed and challenged to get back on track.
I knew I needed strength and flexibility training, but did not start that area of the book until this summer.
Dr. Laurette gives a wealth of knowledge in many areas and all from the heart. Thank you for a life-changing book.
—Cindy Luther,
Michigan
CERTIFIED PRAISEMOVES INSTRUCTOR'S FIRST CLASS! WOW...LOOK AT THE FRUIT!
Thank you all for your prayers. The first class was just amazingly overwhelming. Everything went according to God's plan, not mine 🙂
I had 18 participants! Everything was just great.
Most ladies are from my church, and some brought friends. Obviously, all are excited and grateful for this “witty little invention.”
“One lady stopped doing Tai Chi. Some ladies had no idea what Yoga represented and others knew and were glad to have an alternative.
Best of all, one lady was seeking God, although we didn't know it at the time. She decided to come to class and then came to church on Sunday with her husband and children!!!
After class, she said, “I did not understand everything you were saying (the scriptures we say in our PraiseMoves classes), but I just felt something really special. I felt at peace, calm, something special.”
“Glory to God. I am still in awe at what God is capable of doing through PraiseMoves–and I've just begun.
Also, I have a student who is interested in becoming an instructor eventually–that's an answer to prayer because I can't run the city by myself 🙂
I do believe many, many more will want a part of this! No words can describe the Joy that I have and how much my heart is—as I said, no words can describe the immensity of God's blessings and presence that I feel and see being made manifest!
–”C” – Certified PraiseMoves Instructor
DOCTOR SAYS KEEP DOING PRAISEMOVES
“I have recently been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitus–BUT–my Doctor told me that one of the best things I can do to help keep my bones from fusing is to continue my PraiseMoves workouts! This has been an answer to prayer for me! I thank God daily for you and your ministry!!!!!
“I can't tell you how many people I've given your website to. I'm shouting it from the roof tops!!! I absolutely love spending my PraiseMoves time being saturated in God's Word!!! The first time I did the 20 min. workout, I wept the whole time. It was exactly what I needed and what I had been looking for!!! Thank you again for your ministry!!!!”
–Candi McDonald, McDonough, GA
67-YEARS-YOUNG PRAISEMOVIN' MAN!I want to let you know that I use the PraiseMoves warm-ups before every workout I do, 5 or 6 times a week. I vary my workouts to change body parts and interweave PraiseMoves postures into my workouts.
I have been Praisemoving for 2 years with that frequency, and as a senior (67 years young) I have seen great results! In conjunction with Medifast, I have gone from 207 lbs to 155 and from a 38 waist to a 32. Thanks to Laurette and NolaJeanne and their wonderful routines for my success and health. Anyone can do PraiseMoves!”
—Walt Ohm, Southern CA
“MY PANIC ATTACKS HAVE LEFT!!!”
Dear Dr. Laurette: I am 41 years old and under severe stress. Several months ago I began having anxiety and panic attacks. I prayed for God to help me. I went to my doctor; he suggested tranquilizers, yoga or antidepressants. I was not depressed, just stressed to my limits! I have a family to take care for, so taking a tranquilizer was out of the question – if I did that who would get the groceries, take kids to school and prepare the meals?
And as a Christian I felt yoga was wrong. I did think that yoga was the least of the 3 ‘evils' the doctor prescribed, but as I began reading about yoga the more I realized it was NOT for Christians.
Then 2 weeks ago as I sat at my computer barely able to read or punch keys thru tear-filled eyes desperate for finding help, I came across your website. I loved what I read and ordered the same day. I purchased your workouts and started one with high hopes. I'm not as bendy as you but I was able to keep up and enjoyed stretching and exercising for the first time in my life.
That is only part of my great news… Since I started your PraiseMoves workouts, my panic attacks have left!!! Praise God! May God bless you richly for giving me my life again! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
P.S. When I return to the doctor I will take my PraiseMoves workouts with me in hopes that he will share it with others. God bless you.
—Charlene Harper, Michigan
55 LB. WEIGHT LOSS – AND MORE ENERGY
Since my mother's strokes and subsequent death, I had begun experiencing high normal blood pressure. My physician recommended a low dosage of medication, lose some weight, and regular exercise. He recommended Weight Watchers, which I immediately joined. Arthritis was also causing me some problems with flexibility and movement.
Through regular use of PraiseMoves, I have regained the flexibility and energy I thought was gone forever! As a result, I am able to do more aerobic activity, for longer periods of time, with less discomfort.
The overall physical results are more stamina, flexibility, and energy! PLUS (!!) the spiritual value is priceless – it's such a wonderful way to start the day or end the day!
Bottom line: I have lost 55 lbs. and have more energy than I ever dreamed I could have at 58 years of age. I actually feel great every day, sleep well every night and work rings around my co-workers and friends!
Best part: I continue to grow in wisdom and knowledge of our wonderful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!
—Julie Wood,
Tulsa, OK
PRAISEMOVES IS PART OF THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE “TRUE AND OF GOOD REPORT”
I have been physically active my whole life: competitive swimming and diving, golf, ballet, bodybuilding, and aerobics. I have always believed that flexibility training was the first priority in physical health. Researching all that was available, I discovered Yoga, but as a Christian, I was very cautious in my study. I found the moves to be greatly beneficial, but always had the check in my spirit that all was not well. I also was not comfortable sharing my exercise routine with others, for the scriptures told me: “nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.” I have always wanted to share all that I knew to be true and of good report (Philippians 4:8), and Yoga was indeed a problem for me as I knew it was not all true and of good report.
Finally, hallelujah, I saw Dr. Laurette Willis on my Sky Angel network programming (Faith TV) and rejoiced in my spirit that the answer that I had always been looking for had come. And indeed, this was ALL true and of good report. I have only had my PraiseMoves a short time, but I have incorporated the moves and the scripture sequences into my daily routine. I love to multitask, and PraiseMoves, as God, is the Master at multitasking. It is wonderful to worship God while being a good steward in caring for His holy temple, our bodies. And I like to get double for my trouble, and PraiseMoves, as God, is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory…
“I am a very disciplined person, and exercise was never an option, of course, I reaped rewards from my diligence, but the task was always burdensome. That is no longer true, as He says, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Now, my exercise is food for my soul, my Daily Bread, a river in the desert, my cup that runneth over.
look forward with anticipation and expectation to my daily exercise. It is a joy, not a dread. I believe that as the Word of God is spoken out and goes forth it shall not return void, but shall accomplish what He pleases, and it shall prosper in the thing for which He sent it. As Laurette was so careful to cover every move with the Word, and in fact, she even names the postures as they look and feel with the Word, you cannot help but receive from the Word. I feel the Word of God penetrating the very fibers of my body, bringing healing, restoration, refreshing, and rest as I move through the postures.
“For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of JOINTS AND MARROW, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” This scripture is prefaced by a discussion on entering God’s rest. In the times we live in, I cannot think of anything more important than being diligent to enter that rest.
Yes, the Word of God is deep and takes us from faith to faith and glory to glory and I believe PraiseMoves, embedded in the Word of God is deep stuff… bringing healing and rest to the body, mind, and spirit. We get it all in one package. What an awesome blessing!!!
Thank God for Dr. Laurette’s obedience to what she heard from Him. And yes, God is still going to do more than I had ever asked or thought, as my next move is to become certified as a PraiseMoves instructor, and finally share ALL that I know to be true and of good report. Hallelujah and Amen.
— Cindy Schremmer, St. Augustine, FL
HELP FOR NECK AND UPPER BACK MUSCLES; FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY–AND CAFFEINE!
2006:
I have had trouble pretty much my whole life with severely tight neck, shoulder, and upper back muscles. I’ve had issues with tension headaches and stiff neck for most of my adult life.
For a time, I tried regular yoga and did see some benefit from the stretching. I did it only for the exercise but still didn’t feel at peace with continuing in the yoga since I am a Christian. I have also had struggles with anxiety for most of my life.
I was so excited when I first heard of PraiseMoves and ordered the workout right away. I love it so much; I can’t even begin to tell you!
I always feel so uplifted during the workout and afterwards. It truly has turned my workout into worship!
I occasionally will get massages and always in the past, I’ve heard things like how my neck and upper back muscles feel like brick.
Well, I had a massage just last week with a new girl, and was I ever surprised when she told me how great of a condition my tissue was in and how easily it moves!
What a difference from before! I know it is from the PraiseMoves workout!
Another huge benefit is the peace I now live in and freedom from anxiety. I have even been able to get off caffeine, which I had been addicted to for a long time.”
2008: “Hi Dr. Laurette –
I submitted a testimony a long time ago but still feel just as passionate about sharing what PraiseMoves has meant to me, so here is another testimony. Thanks so much for PraiseMoves!
I love PraiseMoves so much! I used to deal with situational/seasonal depression and when I started exercising, I was able to get off the antidepressants.
However, I was doing yoga and heard that Christians shouldn’t be doing yoga so I was a little confused. I felt better than I had in years but didn’t want to do something that wasn’t good.
When I found PraiseMoves, I started doing the exercises and one of the things I loved was that when I got done with the workout,
I felt spiritually uplifted and strengthened, as well as physically.
I was able to get off caffeine. I feel calmer. I only struggle with situational/seasonal depression when I quit doing my PraiseMoves for a while.
It’s amazing how much better I feel. I have done all of your workouts and I love all of them and alternate them, so I NEVER get bored doing my workout!
It’s really been a life-transforming blessing in my life. I could go on and on!
— Lisa Thomas,
Iowa
