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Chiropractor
“I have been experiencing terrific results using
PraiseMoves and have been recommending it to my patients. I am thankful to
Laurette for a program that combines Christ–centered worship with the physical
benefits often attributed to yoga. Laurette’s new book BASIC Steps
is a wonderful addition...as a well–rounded approach to spiritual and physical
health. Insightful, informative, and in touch!”
—Steven J. Scafidi, D.C.,
Help for Fibromyalgia
“Thank
you Laurette! PraiseMoves is answered
prayer for a fibromyalgia sufferer!”
—Chris J.,
Even Teenage Boys Enjoy PraiseMoves!
“I ordered a PraiseMoves DVD last year and have had fun using
the DVD with my family. Even my son's friends happened to catch me using it 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
“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 the 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,
—
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 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
“My Panic Attacks
have left!!!”
“Dear
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 received your DVD in the mail and
ran to the DVD player will 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 DVD 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 DVD with me in hopes
that he will share it with others. God bless you.”
—
“Compression
fractures, bulging disc, bone spurs—released from the doctor—pain diminished”
“Dear 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 (Nola’s) 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
life style 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
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,
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 DVD's to share with my
grandchildren and great-grandchild. Thank you!
—Glenda G.,
PraiseMoves Workout
Led to Grandson’s Salvation!
“Dear Laurette, It gives me great pleasure to share my
story about PraiseMoves! My grandson, Shane, who was 6yrs 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
also. When you were done he offered, ‘When
I'm seven I'm going to do that.’
“He is now 8yrs 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!” ~ We sent Betty the PraiseMoves for Children DVD to share with her Sunday
school class.
—Betty Ahlgren,
Young mother and
Pastor’s wife writes, “Thank you for rescuing me…’
“Dear Laurette,
“Thank you for rescuing me. As I write you 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 exercises 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
“With much love and prayers,
—Cozette
Brown,
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 during the postures. 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., CPI,
“More flexible” and “less winded”
“I have been doing PraiseMoves for over a year, and I
introduced my girlfriend, Toby, and her daughter to it also. I then bought
another DVD for my sister-in-law.
“I
have noticed that I am a lot more
flexible when I keep up with doing the DVD 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.”
—
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, body building, 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
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, and 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.
“I 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, imbedded 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 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,
Help for Neck and
Upper Back Muscles, plus 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 DVD 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 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 the anxiety. I have even
been able to get off caffeine, which
I had been addicted to for a long time.”
2008: “Hi 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 the situational/seasonal depression when I
quit doing my PraiseMoves for a while.
“It's amazing how much better I feel. I have the Slow-Cadence
Exercise DVD, the original PraiseMoves DVD, and the new 20-minute
PraiseMoves 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!”
—L. Thomas,
Onset of Cold
Symptoms—Felt 100% Better after PraiseMoves Class
“Over the holidays I missed a week of PraiseMoves! That has
not happened since we began the program in October. I decided to come to the
gym to workout in a boot camp class; however, the Holy Spirit drew me to the
PraiseMoves class instead!!! Praise God!
“As I was taking the class I began to feel my joints being
stretched and my blood flowed more freely. It was as if my body was being
released from tension that had built up in just a week. Wow!~!
After that I felt 100% better!
“I realized that my body was getting sick until I came to
PraiseMoves. By the end of class I felt
healed from issues that I did not even know existed!!! My mind also felt
renewed!!!! He is Wonderful!!!!!!!”
—Jaclyn Bertrand, CPI,
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 fit 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.
“Laurette gives a wealth of knowledge in many areas
and all from the heart. Thank you for a
life changing book.”
—
(BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness from Harvest House Publishers is
available in the PraiseMoves Store)
“PraiseMoves has
helped to strengthen my relationship with God”
“I can't begin to tell you how much PraiseMoves has helped to strengthen my relationship
with God. I am the child of a minister so needless to say, God has always
been present in my life and I KNEW of His presence. In saying that, ‘Preacher's
Kids’ sometimes tend to take God for granted (just a bit) because we've always
known of the goodness and grace that He willingly gives to us.
“Because of this, I've always been searching for something
‘out of the box’ that will minister to others (including myself) and bring them
closer to God. The ‘same old, same old’ just wouldn't do.
“I happened to come across the PraiseMoves website and
fell in love. Immediately I ordered a DVD and began devouring everything I
could find on PraiseMoves. I'm so into PraiseMoves now that I want to become a
Certified PraiseMoves Instructor. I'm currently saving up to be able to afford
the course. Thank you so much for being a willing vessel and bringing
innovative ways to grow the Army of God.”
—Dinika E.,
“Drawn like a
magnet” to the PraiseMoves TV Show
“Thank you for such a wonderful
program. I just started watching two days ago, and I am sincerely
touched! I've had knee replacement surgery just 5 weeks ago, but I was
able to do much of today's program sitting in a chair and a little
standing. Your program is sooooo motivating and
yet it calms me! I am drawn like a magnet to
your show! May God bless you!”
—Elizabeth Forss,
“A real sense of joy
came…”
“I just received my PraiseMoves DVD
yesterday in the mail and I just ordered it on Friday. I was so excited to receive
it. Though I was excited I wasn't sure if it would be cheesy but it was GREAT! I felt the Lord's anointing on it as I
began to do the moves, and a real sense of joy came when I was done. Thank
you so much for having this DVD out there. I had tried a yoga DVD a few times
that had no real meditation moments but something about it always made me a
little unsure, so I began looking for Christian alternative. There were two
deciding factors that made me buy this one: 1) There was an opportunity to catch
a preview of the DVD and; 2) the testimonials of so many people.
“Thanks again for this wonderful
ministry, because that's really what it is.”
—Vicky Lanning,
PraiseMoves Helpful during Pregnancy
“I 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-mid 30s), and 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 the 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 from Laurette: We are
working toward having a Prenatal PraiseMoves DVD available later on in 2008.)
Uses PraiseMoves and Prayer Cards—Lost inches
and excess weight while combining exercise and devotions!
“I have been using PraiseMoves for the
past year and it has helped me to lose
weight and inches from my body. I
love learning the moves and memorizing scripture at the same time. This is a
way to combine my exercise and devotions all in one considering my busy day.
Such an intimate time with God!
“I use the Prayer Cards on the
treadmill and in my home throughout the day. They are a reminder to me the Lord
is with me and I can talk to Him whenever I want to or need to.
“I just received the Slow-Cadence
DVD. I have been so encouraged by your ministry - it has definitely changed my
life. I am looking forward to learning more about your new products coming
soon! Blessings to you for all you do.
—
BASIC Steps book “written like a letter from a friend” –
decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms
“I ordered the PraiseMoves Alphabetics DVD and the BASIC
Steps to Godly Fitness book last fall. I read the book and learned so
much about taking care of my body that is God’s
“I confess though, that it wasn’t until the end December
that I started doing the PraiseMoves Alphabetics DVD
regularly. I liked yoga for the stretching and deep breathing discipline it
offered, but something about it bothered me. When I started PraiseMoves it
wasn’t long before I realized what an answer to prayer it was.
“Scripture mediation while stretching has strengthened my faith, as well
as my body.
I do it at night, about an hour before I go to bed. It has helped me relax, and
I have been sleeping better. Also, after my cardio workout and strength training
in the morning, I do some of the moves found in the Original PraiseMoves
spiral book. (My favorites are The Reed, The Eagle and The Star.)
“I wish that I had started regularly PraiseMoving when I first received
it, but every night about 8 pm, you will
find me in the living room, following Laurette through Proverbs 31!
“I struggle with depression and anxiety, but I have
noticed that the attacks aren’t so strong, or as often or as long. I have
started going to a counselor, but PraiseMoves and BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness
will continue to be a part of my therapy as well as tools to aid my weight loss
goals!”
—T. Hovis,
Less Stress
“I work at an assisted living
home for the elderly. Well, one day had been really stressful, and I was
feeling the stress while at work. As I put the PraiseMoves video in, I decided
to follow along, and I want you to know by
the end of the video I was very calm, not to mention the Lord revealed some
issues I needed to deal with to make my life a little more peaceful.
“Thank you for making the
video, and sharing your knowledge with others. May the Lord bless and keep
you.”
—J. Landgraf,
Correct Body Alignment Decreases Back Problems
“Susan Woods of
“Susan is so busy that the
quick Gimme Ten Workout is great for her. I teach Susan and her
7 year old daughter Harlianne a PraiseMoves class once
a week as well.”
—Nola Jeanne Baird, CPI,
“Devotions in Motion!”
“Between Christmas presents and my
own recent purchases, I now have many of your new PraiseMoves products (I'm
planning on buying a sweatshirt next week so then I can even proudly advertise
your products as I am out and about). Last night, my special order at the
local Christian bookstore – BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness - got
picked up. I spent some of the evening reading and skimming the whole
book. IT REALLY RESONATES WITH ME!
“I've lost two pounds and just feel
more at peace this week. Exercising
with your DVDs is like doing devotions in motion. Thanks for all you do!”
—Cyndi S.,
Reading BASIC Steps
for the third time…
“Naturally with me I have a lot of weight to still lose.
Like everyone else who fights this battle sometimes you just want to say, ‘I
give up.’
“I have started to
read your book again for the third time. When I feel worthless or that I
can't do anything I have a tendency to just throw my hands up. When I do that now I just start to praise my Lord. Do
I get done everything I want to do? No. I will tell you that I have been encouraged so much by your DVDs
and book; it's unreal. If I had the money I would buy everything you have.
“Right now I do your Gimme Ten Workout DVD at least twice
a day. It keeps me going and I feel good about myself. I also have a rebounder
and now someone has loaned me a exercise bike. It's
hard to walk in NY in this kind of weather. I don't need to fall at my
age.
“Your prayers - I am so thankful for them. I have lost a
few more pounds but there is still more to go. Thank you so much for your honesty
and your help. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family, staff and
everyone who is a part of your ministry.”
—Margaret Frank,
“I can already see a difference in all over tone and have lost
11 lbs”
“I ordered your DVD
about a month ago and have been 'singing its praises' to my friends and family.
I believe some of them have ordered as well. It's a GREAT workout, especially
for someone like me that hasn't for a while, and had limited flexibility. Although
I haven't been able to do all of the postures on the floor on all
fours (sensitive knees) I have s l o w l y increased and 'try' to do them.
It's getting so much better. I can already
see a difference in all over tone in just a month and have lost 11lbs.
(along w/dietary changes). So thank you and BLESS YOU!”
—Ro Tarantino,
Praise for Certified PraiseMoves Instructor (who prefers to remain
anonymous)
“I have to admit I come selfishly to PraiseMoves—as I know that Jesus usually shows up in your
class and I am just hungry for more of Jesus. I know that He is close to me because
of what I put into my mind and what I think about in your class with the
scripture reading.
“I think Ps 27:8 sums it up in the Amplified Bible: ‘You have said, “Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need].” My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].’”
“Thank you (CPI’s name), for being an obedient and willing servant of our
Lord's.
“Love, Diane”
Pain Lessened, Strength Increased
“I am so elated and grateful for Laurette Willis and her
divinely-inspired and anointed PraiseMoves series. Immediately after beginning PraiseMoves
over a year ago, I noticed that my
posture improved, and
I experienced much less
fibromyalgia, post-surgical and arthritic pain, especially
while doing other exercise activities. (I used to do The Firm exercise regimens, and occasionally, with the sound turned
down, Kathy Smith/Ali McGraw's yoga tapes.)
“I was also amazed that after taking a two-week break from
all weight training due to severe pain, and doing only PraiseMoves, I had maintained and increased my strength.
Now, I have also completely abandoned traditional weight training (three
sets of 8-12 repetitions), and follow Laurette’s Slow Cadence
Exercise Program twice weekly.
“Consequently, there is significantly less stress and pain in my wrists,
back, and all joints, with absolutely no diminishment in muscle
strength and endurance. You see, I have been in recovery from a
grievous injury and many ‘corrective’ surgeries since 1994. Also, before
the injury, I used to 'beat up' my body through excessive exercise and
disordered eating. Our LORD delivered
me from those strongholds and bondages, and in His mercy
and blessed grace, He introduced me to the gentler and more effective way of 'disciplining' my body with
exercise - through PraiseMoves!
“The PraiseMoves strength and stretching exercises,
combined with the twice-weekly Slow-Cadence program of resistance
training, beautifully infused with GOD's spoken
Word, is all I need as I continue to recover in every way.
“I am so very appreciative to Laurette for hearing and
obeying GOD in developing PraiseMoves, and I can hardly wait to see what GOD
has in store for me in His service. (I am certain it will also be in the
'temple' area.) Laurette, may GOD continue to richly bless your
ministry abundantly and wondrously, and increase it one-hundred fold for His
glory! Thank you - you have helped to change this life!”
—Karen Carmel, Mystic, CT
Starting the Day on
the Right Track
“PraiseMoves is a great
way to start my day physically, emotionally and spiritually on the right
track. When I was telling my pastor about PraiseMoves and how you combine
stretching, balance, scripture meditation and memorization, he looked at me
questioningly. I told him, ‘You know us women, Pastor, we always
multi-task!’”
—J. Neubauer,
Help for Sciatica
“As I approach 50, I'm sure many of the aches and pains I experience are not different than anyone else's my age. In the past few years I knew I didn't ‘sit well’ (I would always need a while to work out the pain after having been seated for any length of time). Much of the time I felt better standing. At 45, I began to work on my Master's Degree which required more reading (usually sitting) and more time in front of the computer (always sitting) writing. When I'd get, up the sciatic pain was ‘unfriendly’ enough that I'd have difficulty standing up completely and would limp for a few steps before I could get going. The right kind of exercise, I felt, was the answer. I didn't want pain pills, surgery, or anything along those lines.
“Since beginning
PraiseMoves and other similar deep-stretching, the sciatic pain is all but
gone. Now, I have no problems getting out of bed in the morning or
walking after sitting for a while (if I've been PraiseMoving
on a regular basis). My flexibility and strength have increased
tremendously and I have a wonderful feeling of general overall wellness.
Thank God for His healing through His methods!”
—P. Terry,
PMS and Migraines Gone
“Since
doing PraiseMoves I notice I no longer
have PMS symptoms or migraine headaches. They’re gone!”
—Stephanie C.,
“I could even take it with me when I travel!”
"The
Gimme Ten Workout is great - and I must reallyyyyyyy
be out of shape - because it was quite a little workout! My stomach muscles
are complaining a bit. Thanks. I love it!
I think I could even take it with me while I travel and stick it in my
laptop so I can do Gimme Ten wherever I am! Thank you!"
—Elizabeth A. Moon, Pastor’s wife
Oklahoma District Missionettes Coordinator,
Assemblies of God
Help with flexibility since spinal surgery
“I have
been doing PraiseMoves for 3 weeks (5 months after spinal surgery). I
love it. I have titanium rods in
me but I am getting more movement and flexible every day! I stripped
my queen size bed this morning and made it completely. I also walked 1/2
mile with my doggie this evening. God is so GOOD all the time!
Praise His Name!”
—M. J. Rain,
Praise for East Coast PraiseMoves Instructor
“I wanted to take the time to tell you how much I've
enjoyed your class. I so look forward to Friday mornings. It's a time for me and I reflect on how God
wants me to take care of my body the next week and I make goals for
myself (i.e. standing tall, deep breathing and now I realize I need to
stretch and exercise during the week to keep flexible). As I told you I've
lost 20 pounds and I need to lose about 30-40 more for health issues. It's
a process, but I know God is helping me through this, and this class was a
confirmation that God cares about me exercising. Thank you for being a
vessel. And just think—I had never heard about PraiseMoves until the VBS.
“I didn't realize how much of a workout this class
was until class 2, when I felt it in my body. It really challenged me to
so something during the week. These last two weeks, I haven't exercised
and boy did I realize it on Friday. Even though we didn't do a full workout, I
was quite stiff.
“Thank you for showing us the Lord's Prayer (Scripture Sequence). Unfortunately, my
version of the Lord's Prayer wasn't as beautiful as
yours. I wish I could do it as gracefully as you do it, but when I
looked in the mirror I realize I really have to practice. :-)
LOL
“Once again, thank you for introducing me to PraiseMoves.
“Blessings, Paula”
Mother and Daughter PraiseMoves
“My daughter, who is 6 years old, wakes me up in the morning to work out to the PraiseMoves video with me. She says ‘Mommy, don't forget we have to put on the armor of God!’ I go to that part of the workout so we can do that together. She says that helps her feel ready to start her day - and mine too :) !
“I had yoga dvds
that I had bought because of the benefits I’d heard about.
There was just something that did not feel right about them. PraiseMoves feels
like there is a purpose to what I am doing. I am exercising not only my
body, but also my mind, and my spirit. I am already seeing a change in my
body over the course of a week since getting the video. May
God bless your efforts.”
—Y. Hurst,
“I did not use my inhaler!”
“Normally
when training I have what doctors call
‘exercise induced asthma.’ However, during the WWJD relaxation (scripture-based meditation after the
PraiseMoves workout), the Holy Spirit really began to minister to me
about my breathing and how to control it so my asthma would not be impacted. He
literally put His hand on my stomach to show me the difference in my breathing
so I can now easily recognize the difference between shallow breathing and
deep abdominal breathing (which
we learn in PraiseMoves). He began ministering the scripture Isaiah
53:5 (KJV) ‘But He was wounded for our
transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are ("I" am)
HEALED!’
“I
fully received the Word of God and did
not use my inhaler the entire day of certification! Praise GOD!
“I am now working out more on the treadmill at home;
using the breathing techniques and stretching with PraiseMoves which is
also helping to build a stronger foundation on the Word of God! Thank you for
being used of God to equip His body with a powerful weapon for our arsenal
called PraiseMoves!”
—La’Trice
“Closer to the Lord with a stronger body…”
Lori Gordoni of Texas shared her
testimony in an email with her friends, encouraging them to try PraiseMoves.
She was kind enough to let us share it with you, too!
"Hi Everyone!
"I ordered this DVD last
week and have been doing it almost every day -- it is wonderful!
I normally would not send out an email advertising something you can buy, but I
didn't want to keep this one to myself! :o)
"This
DVD is a 'Christian Alternative to Yoga.' I did yoga during my last pregnancy, but
was bothered by some of the symbolism, spiritualism, etc.
Anyway, Don found this Christian alternative for me and it really is a good
one! :o)
"PraiseMoves
starts out with a low-impact 10-minute warm-up, then the rest of the DVD
includes 'Christian alternatives to yoga" through all kinds of yoga and Pilates-style
moves (it is not yoga because yoga is Hinduism), but with scripture and praise
music all the way through it! I come away from it feeling closer to the Lord and
with a stronger body, more flexibility, better circulation, etc.
"Laurette Willis (who
shares her own personal testimony about yoga on the DVD) prays at the beginning
and quotes scripture during the exercise time that really helps me hide
God's Word in my heart. At the end, there is a refreshing time
of relaxation and during that time she prays and it's a perfect time to reflect
on any unforgiveness in my life, encouraging
me to surrender any
ugliness in my life to the Lord.
"This in now way is
intended to replace my personal time with the Lord, but to exercise spiritually
and physically is really a blessing! :o) If I could purchase
one of these for every one of you who would enjoy it, I would do it in a
heartbeat, but unfortunately my budget won't allow that, so I'm doing the next
best thing and passing the information along.
God bless you all,
Lori
P.S. The website is www.PraiseMoves.com”
—Lori Gordoni,
Weight loss
motivation: “God has changed my life through PraiseMoves!”
“I saw you in an interview on a Canadian TV program, Crossroads. Thank you for your testimony
and starting such an amazing Christ-centered exercise program! I cannot thank
you enough. After seeing the TV program, I immediately ordered your book and
video.
“All my life I have struggled with my weight.
“I had been asking God for a long time to give me the
motivation to be consistent with an exercise program and diet changes. I always
became very bored with exercise. Counting down the minutes when I'd be finished
that particular exercise I didn't enjoy. That all ended once God answered my
prayer and led me to your PraiseMoves program through Crossroads!
“Praise be to God! I am doing the PraiseMoves exercises and
can't believe how much I enjoy them! The time flies by and at the end of
the program, I feel closer to God. What a way to start the day!
“I used to be so depressed with my weight that I'd hide
away in my home, ashamed of how I looked. I had lost motivation to get up in
the morning and I prayed for God to help me. I'd awaken each morning thinking
about food and dreading the need to exercise. I felt very discouraged to say
the least.
“God has changed my life through PraiseMoves! Praise be to God! Now I awaken with excitement to spend time with
Him in exercise and praise! It's wonderful!
“My
goal is to get fit for Christ, lose the weight, and enroll in your PraiseMoves'
instructor training course. I want to help others the way in which you and your
exercise program have helped me.
“God bless you, Laurette. I'm praying for your ministry
and that many more people will be helped with your God-centered exercise
program. Thank you and bless you!
—Nancy P.,
Part of a “Healthy, Well-balanced Lifestyle”
“I love PraiseMoves!
It combines many important elements for a healthy, well-balanced
lifestyle, including stretching, exercise, praise, scripture memorization and
meditation. With research pointing to
the health benefits of yoga movements, I
am so thankful to have this Christian alternative to yoga that leads
participants into deeper relationship with the Lord.”
—Theresa Stahl, CPI, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Push Past the Pain Barrier
“I have been doing PraiseMoves since March
2006. The Lord has been leading me to walk in health over the past
few years. I had made significant progress with my healthy eating and now
wanted to get into some kind of exercise. I put ‘worship workout’ in
the Google search engine and PraiseMoves came up. I contacted Laurette and
spoke with her and got myself a DVD.
“The first
time that I did PraiseMoves I thought I was going to die! I did not realize how
out of shape I was. I walk everyday day but I was still feeling very
‘stretched, literally! After much perseverance I am glad that I kept at it, I
am so much more flexible. It's only since watching friends do it, and seeing
how challenging they find it at first that I realize how far I have come.
“I have also grown spiritually. I never thought that I could memorize scripture in the way that I have. As with everything worthwhile, you have to push past the pain barrier to see the fruits of your labours.”
—Rachel James, CPI,
(Rachel became our first Certified
PraiseMoves Instructor in the
Lost 4 dress sizes,
Increased Flexibility – plus “the recall is awesome”
“I seriously started PraiseMoves about
7 months ago. I am 58 years old and had no health problems but was several
pounds overweight. Since I started PraiseMoves, I’ve lost 4 dress sizes! I'm more aware of the INCHES I've lost
than the number of pounds. After about 3 months I noticed my clothes started
‘hanging’ on me and I realized I
COULD FIT INTO MY OLD FAVORITES!!!
“The flexibility and agility are big
ones for me. I am nearly as
flexible as I was 15 years ago when I was ballet dancing 2 times-a-week.
“The Scripture part is wonderful! I am
recalling and singing Scripture during Praise and Worship sessions at church –
I love that too. (Nola is the
Worship leader at her church.) Also, when I pray for others ‘on the spot,’ the recall is awesome. The Word is truly becoming internalized!”
—Nola Jeanne Baird, CPI,
Physical and Spiritual Benefits without Compromise
“I just want to say how
thrilled I am to have discovered your program PraiseMoves.
“I started doing yoga about 2
years ago as a means to meet and have an in road to the Hindu women where I
live. I knew the ideas about meditation and that if you did what they say you
would just be opening yourself up to Satan. Instead of the meditation my friend
and I used these times to pray for those in the class and for Satan's
strongholds to be broken.
“Since I am a strong Christian
and didn't understand all that you shared about the background of yoga and
Hinduism, I didn't realize the
contradiction I was displaying. I even introduced yet another friend to
yoga and explained that I did not do the meditation but instead quoted
scripture, prayed and sang praise songs. I often told her that someone
needed to have ‘yoga’ classes with praise music and scriptures to meditate on.
“Imagine my excitement when I
found your site. God had directed you to develop a program incorporating the
exact ideas I wanted. I have already started PraiseMoves and couldn't believe
the joy I felt as I listened to your introduction. Now I can enjoy the physical and spiritual benefits without having to
‘make them fit together.’ I will be purchasing another DVD to send to my
friend. It is the least I can do since I am the one who got her started with
yoga to give her this fantastic Christian alternative.
“God bless you. Each time I use
the DVD I will be praying for all those that use it or take the classes to
respond to your invitation at the end. GOD BE PRAISED!!!!!!”
—
Being Criticized for Your Stand for Christ? You’re in Good
Company!
“I am so very excited about PraiseMoves. I feel that in
many unique ways, the Lord has prepared me to use PraiseMoves as the continuation
of all He has done in my life. Ultimately I am praying about becoming a
certified instructor for women of God in
“I absolutely love the writing you have done concerning
mixing eastern mysticism and Christianity. I have always had a major problem with
doing that- and I love the fact that people
have criticized you in that aspect of your ministry. Of course, if Jesus
walked the earth today, He, too, would be criticized so you are in VERY good
Company!
“As I have studied nutrition, health and exercise for the
last 20 years and have gone from my high point of 182 to now 135 pounds, I am
in need of something that will not only keep me flexible and strong, but in addition
will fill my heart with His amazing Word. I also have a tremendous love for not
only the Hebrew language and alphabet, but a deep desire for encouraging Godly
women in their walk and in their health.”
—Sara Streeter,
“Effective, yet
gentle”
“PraiseMoves
is a wonderful treat for my body; it
is effective yet gentle (just what my spirit and my
stressed-out, middle-aged body needs!). I have been telling all my friends
about it – the young and the older ones, too.
“I
believe your work is truly a blessing from God to the body of Christ. May God
continue to guide your efforts."
—Linda Kleidon,
Hearty recommendation for The Gimme Ten Workout
"This workout video is truly a blessing! It is so
refreshing to be able to have a real Christian workout video, not only with
scripture, but the modest clothes worn during the video. I can actually work out with my kids around and not worry about what
influence they are under! I would recommend it to everyone!"
—Heather
Savage,
Improvements
in Posture, Breathing,
“I am so thankful for the leading of the Holy Spirit. In September 2005 I twisted my lower back wrong and was in bed for three days straight. I