Standing Crane Tai Chi & Qigong Classes

Don Drolet provides classes to groups throughout the Pittsburgh Metro area.
Corporate Wellness Programs  •  Community Organizations  •  Private Lessons

​About Tai Chi
(tie-chee)

About Qigong
(chee-gong)

​Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into an exercise characterized by gentle, flowing movements. Tai Chi is now used to address numerous health conditions, to proactively improve overall health, for rehabilitation following illness or injury, and to reduction stress and anxiety. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi has been clinically shown to have positive effects on the body, mind and spirit.

​Medical studies have shown that practicing Qigong can lead to improved balance, increased flexibility, relief from high blood pressure, relief from some of the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease, pain relief from arthritis and fibromyalgia, reduced stress, depression and anxiety, improved posture, better circulation, better sleep patterns, and an overall improvement in a sense of well-being.

Tai Chi Classes

QiGong Classes

Standing Crane Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered in a safe, non-competitive environment where persons of all ages, physical abilities and walks of life can come together to share in practices which can ultimately help them to improve their health and overall sense of well-being. 

What People are Saying......

Our balance, range of motion and strength have all improved since we began these tai chi classes. Our doctors are very happy we're participating and se are we!

​Bill and Cindy S.

I love these classes! My wife notices a difference in me every time I come home from a class. I am going to continue these practices for the rest of my life! The classes help me slow down and I need that.

​Justin B.

My physicains are impressed with the improvements in my medical conditions since taking your classes. This is the only type of physical activity I participate in.

​Terry W.

The Crane In Asian Culture

Second only to the Phoenix, the crane is the most important bird figure in Chinese culture. Its mythological life is over 1000 years and it is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and immortality. Cranes are known to bring wisdom, solve problems, and dissolve obstacles allowing upward progression and greater achievements with honor. Following the second world war and September 11, the origami crane also became known as a symbol of peace worldwide.