Introduction:In recent years, Western civilization has adopted Tai Chi not only as a physical activity, but also as a highly recommended rehabilitation method. Within physical therapy, Tai Chi is considered an intervention to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.1 As the aging adult experiences loss of balance and more than a third of people aged 65 and over each experience an incident related to a fall. year, it is logical to argue that regular participation in Tai Chi may be an ideal exercise program for the geriatric population.2 However, is Tai Chi physically and cognitively suitable for all older adults? What factors should the physiotherapist consider before recommending Tai Chi? Although the initial idea seems ideal for the geriatric population to improve these deficits, are all geriatric patients really suitable to participate in this group activity? Background: Today, most modern styles of Tai Chi Chuan trace their development to at least one of the four traditional styles. schools: Chen, Yang, Wu or Sun.3 The most commonly practiced style of Tai Chi in the United States is Tai Chi Chuan.4 This type of Tai Chi comes from the definitions: Tai Chi – meaning infinity, absolute. It contains dynamic and static movement: it is the mother of Yin and Yang, of everything masculine and feminine. It is the root of movement, which is division, and stillness, which is union.5 The Chuan, or fist, is the symbol of unity between body and mind.4 The Tai Chi Chuan must neither be exaggerated nor insufficient: it must be exact. . Understanding comes from developing understanding, plus effort, and this gradually leads to full enlightenment.4 According to Cheng, Eastern culture views Tai Chi Chuan as having 4 goals, and that is when you…. .. middle of paper.. .... 2012;20(1):37-58.9. Gregory H, Watson MC. The effectiveness of Tai Chi as a fall prevention intervention in older adults: a systematic review. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 2009;47(3):94-100.10. Gillespie LD, Robertson MC, Gillespie WJ, et al. Interventions to prevent falls among community-dwelling older adults. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012;9:CD007146.11. Leung DPK, Chan CKL, Tsang HWH, Tsang WWN, Jones AYM. Tai Chi as an intervention to improve balance and reduce falls in older adults: a systematic and meta-analytic review. Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 2011(1):40.12. Sattin RW, Easley KA, Wolf SL, Chen Y, Kutner MH. Reducing fear of falling during intense Tai Chi training in older and transitionally frail adults. Journal of the American Geriatric Society. 2005;53(7):1168-1178.