DFCI Zakim Center

Qigong, Tai Chi, & Meditation for Building Muscle Mass and Bone Density (45 min)

31 Mar, 2025

Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for building muscle mass and bone density. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing.

We will learn some "Hard-style" Chi Gong that the monks of the famous Shaolin Temple trained to increase muscle mass and bone density. This "Hard" Chi Gong together with deep breathing and meditation increases upper body, leg, and abdominal (core) strength, energy and stamina.

Some of what we will learn and practice:

– Horse Stance

– Squeeze the Oranges

– Chair Sit-Ups

– Up Like Smoke

– Down Like a Feather

– Crane Flies

– Zen Mind