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3 min read. Updated October 21, 2026.
Ginkgo: Tai Chi for Balance for iPhone
Stand steadier, one gentle day at a time.
About 7 minutes a day on an 8-week path of tai chi and qigong, standing or in a chair, with a calm voice guiding every move. Every week, check your balance beside the kitchen counter.
Day 1 and the weekly Balance Check are free.
My 74-year-old mother uses it every morning. The balance exercises feel very safe and the Tai Chi is really suited to seniors. Her doctor praised the initiative!
What you get
An 8-week steadiness path
About 7 minutes a day, from foundations to one-leg balance with support and walking forms. Tell Ginkgo whether a day felt too easy, just right or too hard and the next days adjust.
Standing or seated
39 voice-guided movements with clear illustrations, and chair versions offered whenever you want them.
A weekly balance check
Four ways of standing, ten seconds each, beside a kitchen counter, based on the four positions of the CDC's STEADI 4-Stage Balance Test. A practice check, not a medical test.
Made to feel easy
Bigger type including the largest accessibility sizes, voice guidance you can set to full, minimal or off, no ads, and audio that works offline.
What early testers say
My 74-year-old mother uses it every morning. The balance exercises feel very safe and the Tai Chi is really suited to seniors. Her doctor praised the initiative!
You don't need to be a tech expert: everything is written large, the voice guides you well and the pace is very calm. I feel confident on my legs again.
Ideal for working on flexibility and balance without pain. A few minutes a day is enough to feel a real difference in daily life.
Feedback from people who tried Ginkgo before launch. Names shortened.
Free, and what Pro adds
- Free
- Day 1 of the Steadiness Path once a day, the weekly Balance Check and your progress.
- Pro
- Ginkgo Pro opens everything else.
Plans and offers can differ between the App Store and Google Play, and are shown in the store before you subscribe.
Start with a guide
Questions
Can I use Ginkgo sitting down?
Yes. Setup begins with a short seated practice, and chair versions of the movements are offered whenever you want them.
How long is a session?
The 8-week Steadiness Path takes about 7 minutes a day. Routines range from 5 to 15 minutes.
What is the Balance Check?
A weekly practice check with four ways of standing, ten seconds each, based on the four positions of the CDC's STEADI 4-Stage Balance Test. It is a practice check, not a medical test.
What is free?
Day 1 of the Steadiness Path (once a day), the weekly Balance Check and your progress are free. Ginkgo Pro opens everything else.
Stand steadier, one gentle day at a time.
Wellness app, not a medical device and not medical advice.
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