Calendar of Events

Increase social connection. Join the Virginia Beach Strong Center for an evening of dancing to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, reduce stress and improve mood. The classes are called “Latin Line Dancing”.  This class require no previous experience.  Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable closed toe shoes (athletic recommended). This is solo line dancing […]

Learn the basics of how essential oils stimulate olfactory nerves and sends signals to regions of the brain that control emotional responses. Let your sense of smell connect you to positive feelings to unwind the mind, body and spirit. We will test many oils during our time together and end with a meditation using your […]

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 retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only

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 class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only

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

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 motivation.

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 night’s sleep.

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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only

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 is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only

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, and cardiovascular health.

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.

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.