To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.
Strength in Community Series: Self-Care: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing 102
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesIncrease your understanding of the features and benefits of oils. Learn about when, where and why oils are used and what not do with oils. We will end with a meditation using your favorite oils.
Guided Meditation
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesA 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
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Zen Gardens
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesRepetitive movement that support mindfulness support present moment awareness. Raking the sand and arranging stones increase feelings of relaxation and reduce stress. Participants will create a Zen garden. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Mid-Day Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesDecrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
Healthy You Series: Effectively Managing Life After a Traumatic Event
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesLearn skills to effectively manage your life or to help support a loved one after a traumatic event. Participants will learn strategies they can begin using immediately.
Gentle Yoga After Work
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGently 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.
Trauma Informed Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThrough 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
Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesAfter a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Trauma Informed Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThrough 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.
VB Strong Open House @ STiR!
STiR Center 2408 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesFor VB City Employees who want more information on the VB Strong Center, please join us in Open House at the STiR Center.
Self-Care: The Art of Meditation
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGroup Description TBA.
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Boards of Affirmations
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesPositive statements can help you to overcome negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, help you focus on goals and fuel motivation. Participants will create an Affirmation Board to provide a visual reminder of positivity.