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transitions.

the movement + moments that change us. and of course, a playlist.

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carolyn williams
Nov 21, 2025
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The first time I walked into a rhythm-based spin studio was during the summer of 2010. I’d just graduated from college, moved to New York City, and received a 10-class pass to a new-ish studio called SoulCycle everyone assured me I’d love. To say they were right was an understatement. From the moment my first instructor cued the first beat drop (almost …

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