Whole Health

Explore your Mission, Aspiration and Purpose, complete a Personal Health Inventory and create a Personal Health Plan on the pathway to Whole Health in this 8 week class.

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.

Sepulveda, Currently offered in-person at Bldg. 22 - Rec Hall. Contact: ext. 32089

Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. (call for dates)

West LA, Currently offered both in-person at Bldg. 220 - ground floor and virtually. Contact:  or .

Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating present moment awareness in a non-judgmental and friendly way. VA Greater Los Angeles offers a number of Mindfulness-Based Interventions offering proven approaches to reduce stress, alleviate depressed mood, and enhance well-being.

Cultivating Mindfulness 

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. 

Currently being held at West LA VA Bldg. 220 Room 110, drop-ins welcome. For more information contact 310-268-3276. 

Mindfulness Skills Drop-In Group 

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. 

Currently being held virtually. To join call 404-397-1596 and dial 199-550-6714# when it asks for the access code. 

Learn about our Center for Mindfulness here.

Compassion is the feeling that arises when you are confronted with suffering and feel motivated to relieve it. Self-compassion is meeting one’s own suffering with tenderness and courage. VA Greater Los Angeles is the first VA site to demonstrate the improvement in physical, social and mental well-being in Veterans through a self-compassion training program.

Meditation is a set of techniques used to increase awareness, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

Mindfulness Meditation

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

For more information and enrollment: call 310-694-6045

Mind Over Illness

3rd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

Currently being held in-person at Sepulveda VA Medical Center, bldg. 200 - 2nd floor, Conference Room B&C.

For more information: call 310-478-3711, ext.32089

iRest Guided Imagery Meditation

Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

To join virtually: call 404-397-1596, access code: 199-683-2860#

Or in person at Sepulveda, bldg. 10 room C106A

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

To join virtually: call 404-397-1596, access code:199-603-9524#

Or in person at Sepulveda, bldg. 10 room C106A

Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

To join virtually: call 404-397-1596, access code: 199-529-9122#

Or in person at Sepulveda, bldg. 10 room C106A

For more information: call 310-478-3711, ext.36265

Meditative Movement

Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

Join in-person at Sepulveda, bldg. 10 room C106A

For more information on how to join over VA-Video-Connect: call 310-478-3711, ext.36265

Learn more about our Tobacco Cessation Program

Classes to help you prepare you and support you in quitting smoking.

Stop Smoking—Support & Medication

Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

In-person at Sepulveda. For an appointment call 818-895-9569

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

For more information on how to join contact Rachel Rosen at 818-895-9569

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

For more information on how to join over VA-Video-Connect with individual phone calls for those who cannot join by video: call 818-895-9569

Ways to Relax

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

To join: call  access code: 276 0290 4052#

For more information: call 

Hypnotherapy for Mission, Aspirations and Purpose

Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

4-week class currently being held at in-person at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center.

For more information contact 310-478-3711  x36265. 

Self-Acupressure Class

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Currently being held virtually over VA-Video-Connect. For more info on how to join, contact 310-4 78-3711 ext. 36265.

Resilient Rhythms

(Drumming, to benefit PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain)

Thursday 11:00 a.m.

Currently being held in-person at West LA VA outside Bldg. 220 in the rose garden. For more info, contact 310-268-3276.

Expressive Arts Class

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. Currently being held in-person at West LA VA Bldg. 220 ground floor.

For more info, contact .

Creative Storytelling

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Currently being held in-person at the WLA VA Bldg. B210 services center. 

For more info, contact .

Biofeedback For Wellbeing 

Reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience, and improve health using the HeartMath heart rate variability biofeedback system. Learn science-based techniques and technologies to use your body’s own signals to bring about health changes. Requires a consult from your provider.

Mondays, 10:00 a.m. 

Currently being held at WLA in bldg. 220 Room 110. Appt/ consult required. For more information contact 310-268-3276. 

Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.

Currently being held at LAACC , 3RD floor- room A349. Appt/ consult required. For more information contact . 

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. 

Currently being held virtually. For information on how to join contact 310-619-0321.

Biofeedback Practice & Support 

Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. 

Currently being held virtually. For information on how to join contact 310-619-0321.  

Learn skills for building health, wellness, and resilience.

Whole Health for Pain

Fridays, 9 a.m.

Currently being held in person at West LA VA in bldg. 500 Rm 1606 (PERC). For more information on how to join contact 310-906-5775. 

Intro to Whole Health

Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.

Currently being held in-person on (1st Tuesday) at WLA Bldg. 220 and virtually  over VA-Video-Connect (2nd, 3rd  and 4th Tuesday). 

For more information on how to join call 310-493-3857 or 626-558-9652.2.

 Whole Health Coaching Group for Women

Monday, 12:30 p.m. (6-week class)

For information about how to join contact or . 

Gardening for Whole Health Gardening Class 

Monday, 1:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, 1:00 p.m. 

Open gardening hours: 

Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 

Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Currently being held in person at the West LA Vet's Garden. For more information on how to join contact 310-619-0321 or email [email protected].

Diabetes Shared Medical Appt

2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

Currently being held in person at Sepulveda VA, Bldg. 200, 2nd floor, Conference room B&C 

For more information contact 818-401-3543. 

2nd Thursday, 12:15 p.m.

Currently being held in person at Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Downtown, 2ND floor, PACT Team A 

For more information contact 213-253-2677, ext. 24289. 

Target Shared Medical Appointment 

3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

Currently being held in-person at Sepulveda VA, Bldg. 22, Rec Hall. 

Topics include diabetes, hypertension, whole health, pain and sleep. 

For more information contact . 

Transforming Health and Resilience through Integration of Values-based Experience (THRIVE) is a 14-week program for improving health and wellbeing.  Weekly topics include sleep, diet, environmental and financial health, mindfulness and spirituality.  The groups are held at the Temple street clinic.  Your provider can place a consult for THRIVE to schedule you for the next 14-week series.

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. (consult required)

For more information about how to join contact .

An ancient Chinese martial art combining slow-flowing movements with breathing, awareness and visualization. Shown to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Tai Chi/ Moving the Body

Mondays, 12:30 p.m.

Currently being held in person at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in Bldg. 22 Rec Hall. For more info on how to join, contact 626-558-9652.

Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

Currently being held in-person and over VA-Video-Connect. In-person is held at West LA VA outside Bldg. 220 (Rose Garden). For more info on how to join virtually, contact 626-558-9652.

Fridays, 8:30 a.m.

Currently being held in-person and over VA-Video-Connect. In-person is held at West LA VA outside Bldg. 220 (Rose Garden). For more info on how to join virtually, contact 626-558-9652.

Women’s Intro to Tai Chi

Fridays, 12:30 p.m.

For more information and enrollment: call 310-478-3711, ext. 36265.

Yoga is a mind and body practice with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The combination of postures and breathing techniques are beneficial for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Trauma-Informed Mindful Movement for Women & Gender Diverse Veterans with MST

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

Currently being offered virtually through VA-Video Connect in 8-week cycles.

For more information and dates: call 310-478-3711, ext.46361

Acu-Yoga (Acupressure/Acupuncture and Yoga)

Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.

Currently being held in person at West Los Angeles in Bldg 220 Room 110.

For more information contact .

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.

Currently being held in person at LAACC, 3rd floor Room A349. For more information contact

* Free online yoga for Veterans is also available via the Veteran’s Yoga Project  Mindful Resilience Yoga Classes - Veterans Yoga Project.

 * These resources are provided as a courtesy of GLAVAHCS. These links, products, agencies or providers are NOT affiliated with VA nor should be considered as an endorsement by VA. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government.&; The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Los Angeles VA Clinic 

Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Currently being held  on the 3rd Floor, room A349 (no appointment needed). For more info, contact 310-268-3276

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center 

Mondays, 1:00 p.m. 

Currently being held at Bldg. 500 Rm 1606 (No appointment needed). For more info, contact 310-268-3276

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Currently being held at Bldg. 220 Ground Floor (No appointment needed). For more info, contact 310-268-3276

Bakersfield VA Clinic 

Currently being held 5 days per week 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Contact 661-632-1800 for more information. 

Santa Maria VA Clinic 

Thursdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 Contact 805-354-6000 for more information. 

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic (Ventura)

Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Contact 805-339-6400 for more information. 

San Luis Obispo Clinic 

Fridays from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. by appointment.

Contact  for more information.

Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center

Fridays from 8:30 a.m. 

Bldg. 10 room A101, contact ext. 36265 for more information

Healthy Teaching Kitchen

Learn to prepare healthy meals.

1st and 2nd Tuesdays, 10am and 2pm.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more information on how to join, contact .

Cooking for Whole Health 

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

Currently being held in-person at West LA VA outside bldg. 220 (Rose Garden). For more information, contact 

Intuitive Eating

Every 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more information on how to join, contact 424-485-7238.

Healthy Microbiome

Every 1st Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more information on how to join, contact 424-485-7238.

Nutrition for Migraines

Every 2nd Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more info on how to join, contact .

Nutrition for Rest and Relaxation

Every 3rd Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more information on how to join, contact .

Eating to Reduce Inflammation

Every 4th Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Currently being held over VA-Video-Connect. For more information on how to join, contact .

Employee Whole Health (EWH) represents a proactive model of well-being that is protective against stressors and challenges we face in our day to day lives. We prioritize self-care, such as movement, sleep, nutrition, personal and professional development, and relationships, and seek professional care to support our physical and mental well-being.

Employee Whole Health Weekly Offerings

• Live Well Lunch Break—Mindfulness Mondays
  • 12 p.m. - 12:15p.m.
  •  Teams link here
• Live Well Lunch Break—Movement Wednesdays
  •  12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. 
  • Teams link here

Employee Assistance Program 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems. 

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Contact Us!

Are you or your team interested to know more about Employee Whole Health? Contact your GLA Employee Whole Health Coordinator to schedule a presentation, an experience, or wellbeing offering for your meetings/huddles/retreats/trainings/and more.

Lindsay Levitan, MPH, BCB

Employee Whole Health Coordinator 

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare 

Phone: 

Email: [email protected]