Tai Chi for Menopause: Gentle Practice, Honest Evidence
Can tai chi help in menopause? A plain look at what studies and the Menopause Society say about sleep and hot flashes, plus a gentle evening wind-down.
3 min read. Updated October 21, 2026.
Second Spring: Menopause for iPhone
A calm minute, the moment you feel warm.
Tap 'Feeling warm?' for a one-minute guided breath in a human voice. Then a gentle plan of tai chi and breathing for perimenopause, menopause and after: 5 to 15 minutes, standing or seated.
The one-minute breath is free.
Thank you for such a caring app. The gentle Tai Chi sessions help me enormously with my hot flashes and anxiety. I feel much more serene.
What you get
A one-minute breath, one tap away
Tap 'Feeling warm?' and a human voice walks you through a one-minute breath. It is free, and available as a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget, through Siri and Shortcuts, or the Action button.
40 gentle practices, 5 to 15 minutes
Voiced tai chi and breathing practices, standing or seated, with eight daily routines and five guided programs.
A four-week plan with real dates
Tell the app who you want to become and what your body is going through, and it shapes a four-week plan that grows every day.
A 30-second daily check-in
Note how your body feels, your mood and your sleep. The chart of warm moments is free; with Pro you can also make a one-page summary PDF to share with your clinician.
Twelve short Learn cards
On hot flashes, sleep, mood, brain fog, bones, the pelvic floor and being heard at an appointment, each with sources from public health and medical organizations. Free.
What early testers say
Thank you for such a caring app. The gentle Tai Chi sessions help me enormously with my hot flashes and anxiety. I feel much more serene.
The exercises are perfectly paced and easy on the joints. It's the physical and mental support I needed to approach this stage of life gently.
The approach is gentle, realistic and respectful of everyone's pace. The videos are clear and soothing. A really lovely way to support us.
Feedback from people who tried Second Spring before launch. Names shortened.
Free, and what Pro adds
- Free
- Day 1 of your plan once a day, the one-minute breath, the daily check-in and the Learn cards.
- Pro
- Your full plan, all 40 practices, routines and programs, the night breath, every pattern and the appointment summary.
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
Do I need tai chi experience?
No. The practices are gentle, last 5 to 15 minutes, can be done standing or seated, and a voice guides each one.
What is free in Second Spring?
Day 1 of your plan once a day, the one-minute breath, the daily check-in and the Learn cards. Pro opens the full plan, all 40 practices, the night breath, every pattern and the appointment summary.
Is Second Spring medical advice?
No. It is a wellness practice and does not diagnose any condition. Talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine, especially with osteoporosis, joint concerns or a pelvic health condition.
Where are my logs stored?
The listing says your logs stay on your phone.
A calm minute, the moment you feel warm.
Wellness app, not a medical device and not medical advice.
Second Spring is made by EASYTECH, an independent app studio in Annecy, France. Privacy policy · Terms of use. For iPhone.