Local tai chi courses offer balance and benefits for stress-filled lives Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Jan 1, 2020 Jan 1, 2020 Updated Jan 12, 2022 0 1 of 2 Dane Harden, owner of Western Masters Martial Arts, will teach tai chi classes that will help participants deal with stress. Contributed Photo Dane Harden poses with celebrity Chuck Norris, who shares the honor of being admitted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame with Harden. Contributed Photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News ABINGDON, Va. — A local business owner is hoping to ring in the new year with less stress and more focus on well-being.kAmp?8:6 rG6E<@GD<:[ 4@\@H?6C @7 q2=<2? q2<6CJ :? p3:?85@?[ 92D D:8?65 FA E@ E2<6 E2: 49: 4=2DD6D 368:??:?8 |@?52J[ y2?] e[ 2E (6DE6C? |2DE6CD |2CE:2= pCED :? p3:?85@?]k^AmkAm“x’G6 ;FDE EFC?65 d_[ 2?5 x 42? 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