James Lane Fest, a notable wellness event, is set to take place at Sound View Greenport on Saturday, October 19, starting with an inspiring “Elevate with Kate” Pilates class. The class is to be instructed by famous wellness advocate and content creator, Katelyn Hissong. The fitness session will be complemented by an enlightening wellness discussion by Hissong, along with other esteemed wellness experts Lucy Nystrom, Meredith Shumway, and Erica Velasquez, facilitated by digital media entrepreneur, Vanessa Steil.
For four years, Hissong has become a pivotal figure in the wellness sector, spurring many towards a healthier lifestyle through sharing her inspiring practices, experiences, and discoveries. She embarked on two major passion projects in the year 2023, namely ‘Elevate with Kate’ and ‘Love Over Fear’. The former is a transformative mental health initiative targeting comprehensive well-being, while the latter is a collection of mindfulness journals and mugs aiming to foster gratitude, peace, joy, and love.
The festival will also showcase the talents of Meredith Shumway, a distinguished ballerina from Southampton. Meredith, who has a flourishing 16 years-long experience in the fitness realm, has been deemed instrumental in shaping up the fitness communities of Hamptons and New York City. Creating her exclusively high-intensity, full-body workout method referred to as ‘The Formula X Meredith’, she focuses majorly on injury prevention and rhythm-driven exercises.
Another notable participant of the fest is Erica Velasquez, from Evolveast Yoga. An officially accredited yoga teacher by the Yoga Alliance, Erica has completed her latest teacher training at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, which is located in the Bahamas. She was recognized as Yoga Siromani in January 2019 for her dedicated service and significant contributions towards propagating yoga. Erica inspires yoga enthusiasts by making yoga and happy living approachable and celebrates the Yogic lifestyle through various yoga and reformer Pilates classes across East Hampton, Bridgehampton, and Montauk.
Lucy Nystrom will also be capturing attention through her immense contribution to wellness with New Moon Health & Wellness, launched in 2022. She offers a holistic health and wellness outlet on the North Fork and Shelter Island, offering a platform for community resource and service. A certified IIN Health Coach and Yoga Teacher, Lucy guides her clients to optimize health by recognizing bio-individuality, overcoming health obstacles, achieving goals, and managing stress.
Digital media entrepreneur Vanessa Steil will be leveraging her experience to engage meaningfully with her audience. Vanessa turned into a successful lifestyle blogger following her thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2013. Her compelling journey has been highlighted in leading media platforms and narrated in the book ‘Tough: Women Who Survived Cancer’.
The post-workout stage of the event will facilitate participants to rejuvenate with hydrating beverages offered by Dr. Stephenie Pisacano, N.D., and Tulsi Naturopathics. Apart from thirst-quenching drinks, biodegradable shower sheets infused with natural aromas will be made accessible, offering a refreshing and sustainable way to freshen up. The wellness event is set to commence at 10 AM, with coffee provided by Buena Vida, for a ticket price of $40.
The wellness narrative does not end here, as guests lodging at Sound View get an opportunity to participate in special yoga classes conducted by Lucy Nystrom of New Moon Health & Wellness on Sunday, October 20, at 8 AM.
