Schedule

14th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2025 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner

SEPTEMBER 6, SATURDAY, 10am - 5pm
10:00AM

WELCOME to the 14th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2025 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner

Visit, Shop, and Explore Over 130 Exhibitors!

10:00AM Opening Ceremony
  • Emcee - PJ with HeyStamford - GO. GATHER. GROW.
  • Opening Prayer - Pastor Josh Wilson, Greenwich Baptist Church, Greenwich
  • National Anthem, Amalia Madariaga of New York City. Color Guard Presentation by the Stamford Fire and Stamford Police Departments
  • Caroline Simmons, Mayor of Stamford to present City of Stamford Proclamation to Kathleen Silard, President and CEO, Stamford Health, proclaiming September 6th Stamford Health, Health and Wellness Day
  • Recognize and congratulate the two 2025 Community Leadership Award Winners
    • Sacred Heart University - 10th year supporting this important community event as the Group Fitness Zone Sponsor
    • Natural Awakenings Magazine, Erica Mills, Publisher - 14th year supporting this important community event as a Premier Media Sponsor
  • Recognize and thank the 2023 and 2024 Community Leadership Award Winners. Invite them to come up for a GROUP PHOTO with 2025 Winners.
    • 2023 Award Winners
      • Stamford Health
      • ShopRite/Cingari Family Markets
    • 2024 Award Winners
      • BLT/Harbor Point
      • KeyBank
  • Recognize and thank ALL Sponsors for helping to make this important community event possible!
  • Invite ALL Sponsors to come up for a Group Photo.
  • Thank you to ALL Exhibitors and enjoy the 14th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2025 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner!
10:00AM Experience Our Sponsors!
10:00AM Experience Our 10 Different Zones:
  1. PET WELLNESS ZONE sponsored by Camp Bow Wow Stamford (Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  2. YOGA & STRETCHING ZONE sponsored by Reverse Time Wellness (Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  3. GROUP FITNESS ZONE sponsored by Sacred Heart University (Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  4. KIDS ZONE (Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  5. TOUCH-A-TRUCK KIDS ZONE (Section 200, on the grass)
  6. HEALTHY HOME ZONE sponsored by Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses (Section 200, on the grass)
  7. HEALTHY FOOD TRUCK ZONE (Section 300, on the grass)
  8. HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE ZONE sponsored by Aquarion Water (Section 300, on the grass)
  9. ECO-FRIENDLY WINE, SPIRITS & CRAFT BEER ZONE (Section 300, on the grass)
  10. NON-PROFIT ZONE (Section 400)
10:30AM - 5:00PM Experience the Many World-Class Fitness Classes with the area’s TOP Fitness Instructors.
5:00PM Thank you for attending the 14th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2025 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner! See you next year!

Yoga & Stretching Zone Sponsored by Reverse Time Wellness

Astroturf Area on the Boardwalk
10:00 am – 10:30am
OPENING CEREMONY
10:30am – 11:05am
SCULPT & FLOW - Perfect blend of yoga and strength training. This class blends dynamic movement, resistance training and cardio bursts all set to high energy music. Ending with a yoga cool down to leave you strong and grounded.
Instructor: Vanessa Hussein with YogaSix Stamford
11:15am – 12:00pm
POWER YOGA - Britany Rodriguez, known for her empowering, energetic and supportive teaching style, as she leads a dynamic Power Yoga class. This all-levels, signature Connecticut Power Yoga strength-building flow will leave you feeling strong, grounded, and inspired.
Instructor: Brittany Rodriguez with Connecticut Power Yoga
12:15pm – 1:00pm
STRETCH FIESTA – 40-minute guided stretch session to help open up your hips, shoulders and low back.
Instructor: Gea Mitas with Iron Health
1:15pm – 2:00pm
SOUND BATH MEDITATION - A Sound Bath Meditation is an immersive experience that uses harmonious tones and vibrations from crystal singing bowls to promote relaxation and inner peace. Participants lie down comfortably as waves of sound wash over them, helping to quiet the mind, release the tension, and restore energetic balance.
Instructor: Lisa Cooper with Harmonious Healing
2:15pm – 3:00pm
YOGA FLOW - Chelsea Piers' Signature Vinyasa Class is accessible to beginners and experienced yoga veterans. Come experience movement with your breath.
Instructor: Kathy Salvo with Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
3:15pm – 4:00pm
FLOW VINYASA - Vinyasa Flow takes you through a series of yoga poses to celebrate yourself through the empowerment and freedom of movement. Physical strength, mobility, and mental clarity, drawing on your breath as your inner source of focus.
Instructor: Alessia Adler with Life Time Stamford
4:15pm – 5:00pm
SLOW FLOW YOGA CLASS - Slower paced class, so there's time to explore individual postures and transitions. Newer students find this class builds confidence and familiarity, while the more experienced students refine the fundamentals of alignment and dive into deeper practice.
Instructor: Marc Alexander with YogaSix Stamford

Group Fitness Zone Sponsored by Sacred Heart University

Amphitheatre on the Boardwalk
10:00 am – 10:30am
OPENING CEREMONY
10:30 am – 11:05am
EMBODY CARDIO + TONE - Step into your power with an electrifying fusion of beat-driven cardio, full-body toning, and soul-centering movement. It's fierce, it's fun, and it's your time to connect and strengthen your mind, body and soul.
Instructor: Dina Pizzola with EMBODY by Dina
11:15am – 12:00pm
RUMBLE BOXING POWER WORKOUT - Learn 6 basic punches, the fundamentals of boxing, experience the notorious Rumble Round and sweat in style during the full body, HIIT workout.
Instructor: Loubna Agudelo with Rumble Boxing
12:15 pm – 1:00pm
MAXOUT TOTAL BODY – MAXOUT, Life Time's strength and conditioning brand that combines the use of heavier weights, supersets, and a community building, high energy MAXOUT challenge.
Instructor: Ottis Lewis with Life Time Stamford
1:15pm – 2:00pm
BOXING 101 - Boxing 101Cardio is a high-energy class mixing boxing fundamentals with full-body condiSoning. Perfect for all levels. Burn calories, build strength, and feel unstoppable.
Instructor: Ahmad Mickens, Owner with Revolution Training
2:15pm – 3:00pm
FULL BODY STRENGTH BOOT CAMP – A fun, full-body outdoor bootcamp using light weights, and body weight moves to boost strength and energy in a supportive outdoor environment.
Instructor: Marisol Reynoso with Cycle x Strength
3:15pm – 4:00pm
STRENGTH & SCULPT - Strength & Sculpt is a total-body, resistance-based class that builds lean muscle, boosts metabolism, and improves posture using controlled, funcSonal movement.
Instructor: Rachel Nicks with Pvolve Darien
4:15pm – 5:00pm
DANCE FITNESS CLASS - A fun, dynamic class combining rhythm, helping you to release stress, boost energy and confidence and enjoy vibrant music. A great way to end an awesome day at the HWL Expo 2025.
Instructor: Paola Garcia with BFA Dance Studio

Kids Zone

FEATURING THE STAMFORD MOMS OBSTACLE COURSE

Bring the kids to jump, balance and play at the Stamford Moms Obstacle Course in the Kid Zone! Whether they want to navigate through the tunnel to the mini ball pit, play ring toss or balance on the stepping stones, there are multiple activities to choose from! Your child will choose three to complete for a medal! Activities will be appropriate for children toddler through elementary school. Plus, we will have toys to play with in the sand box and bubbles!

  • Bubble Machine
  • Stepping Stones and Floor "Balance Beam"
  • Big Connect 4 Game
  • Toddler Size Slide for the Sand Box
  • Bean Bag Toss Game
  • Ring Toss
  • Buckets and Shovels
  • Balls to Sit On and Bounce
  • Crawl Through Tunnel and Ball Pit for Toddlers
  • Medals for Kids
  • Hula Hoops

ADDITIONAL KIDS ZONE EXHIBITORS

  • BFA Dance Studio - Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
  • Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County
  • Help for Kids
  • Kids Helping Kids
  • Reverse Time Wellness - Face Painting, Spin the Wheel for Prizes for Adults
  • Snapology
  • Pinot's Palette Stamford - Craft For Kids - Paint a Birdhouse - Register Now!