Welcome Summer with free admission for dads to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture
WELCOME SUMMER AT THE VMHC Stay cool this June! Take a deep dive into the Julia Child exhibition with highlight tours, get your tickets for our upcoming Hazel & Fulton Chauncey Lecture, and enjoy special programming for families. Browse below for details or view all upcoming events. Upcoming Free Admissions Days Sunday, June 16: Free museum admission for dads on […]
Beat Burnout with a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you feel groggy for no apparent reason? Does your brain seem like it’s running at half-speed? Do you find yourself easily agitated, frustrated, or upset? If you answered yes to the questions above, it might be time to recalibrate with some more sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that people of all ages get a minimum of seven hours […]
How Mindful Journaling Can Help Your Daily Practice
There’s a robust body of research that shows mindful journaling can be a powerful tool for insight, clarity, healing, and well-being. Here’s why you should try it (even if you don’t consider yourself a “writer”). Journaling is a simple and versatile tool that’s been shown to boost mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. As part of a […]
Enjoy what’s in season!
Kung Pao Chicken Skewers recipe here. Learn more about WeightWatchers special pricing for VCU and VCU Health here.
6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind to discern between mindless and (more) mindful eating. Eating as mindfully as we do on retreat or in a mindfulness course is not realistic for many of us, especially with families, jobs, and the myriad distractions around us. This is not to mention that our […]
3 Chair Yoga Poses For All Fitness Levels
Chair Yoga Poses to Start Your Week Yoga is relaxing. Plus, it helps stave off stress and anxiety, builds strength, improves cardiovascular health, and curbs low-back pain. Start your week moving with some chair yoga poses on Monday. Adaptable to all fitness levels, anyone can do yoga. In a typical workday, it’s normal for tension to build […]