Calendar of Events

To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email  vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.

To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email  vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.

Guided Meditation

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

A guided meditation practice to increase awareness of present moment, improve skills to manage stress, reduce negative emotions, increase creativity and gain a new perspective. **This class is for current […]

Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Sand Jars

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Being at the beach can help to relieve stress immediately. Create a sand jar and take the beach with you wherever you go, while leaving stress behind and practicing mindfulness. **This […]

Mid-Day Yoga

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.

Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Guided Journaling

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Journaling doesn’t have to be boring. Use journaling to improve your mood by becoming more aware of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and create an opportunity for positive self-talk and […]

Gentle Yoga After Work

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Gently stretching after work helps to remove physical and mental stress from the body. Participate in a practice to reduce mind chatter, soothe tension, relieve aches, and get a better […]

Trauma Informed Yoga

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, […]

Information Session: Understanding Trauma

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Reactions to trauma can be much different than expected. Learn how trauma impacts health, behaviors, relationships, work, and other aspects of life. Learn strategies to promote healing and recovery. **This class […]

Trauma Informed Yoga

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, […]

Stress Management 101

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

This is part 1 of a 3-part series about stress. Stress reactivity, health vs wellness, and the psychophysiology of stress (brain and body systems affected) will be discussed.

Creating Life Balance

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Finding a work life balance goes beyond scheduling. Learn how mindfulness can help you to achieve balance in all areas of life and increase life satisfaction.

Guided Meditation

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

A guided meditation practice to increase awareness of present moment, improve skills to manage stress, reduce negative emotions, increase creativity and gain a new perspective. **This class is for current and […]

Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Calming Jars

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Group Description TBA. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only