Wellness
Here’s what it’s actually like to take a session.
Im sitting in a dimly lit room on a chair thats marked with the number four.
My eyes settle on the flame as I make a run at avoid awkward eye contact with the others.
Then, our Guide (aka the discussion leader) changes the music and its time to begin.
This isPeoplehood, the brainchild and latest venture of SoulCycle founders Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice.
To cultivate a space where people can gather and exercise their relationship-building skills.
This materialized in March 2023, when Peoplehood opened its doors in New York City.
Think of Peoplehood as SoulCycle off the bike, with less moving and more being.
The whole idea is to exercise your people skills and Ihadto attempt to for myself.
Ahead, everything to know about Peoplehood.
(Guides go through a training program that takes place over several weeks.)
Each Gather centers on an intention for the conversation such asburnout, imposter syndrome, or people pleasing.
All take place either in the uber-modern NYC Flagship studio in Chelseaor virtually on theironlineplatform.
I was given a name tag and a number that told me where to sit inside the studio.
She then had everyone go around the room to answer the question, How are youreally?
Ill admit I felt really awkward, considering the fact that I didnt know anyone.
But I did my part and answered.
The only thing the listener can ask is, Is there more?
in case the person wants to dive deeper.
The entire thing reminded me of the weekend-long retreats I used to do in my high school youth group.
Most of all, I left feeling more centered and in touch with myself.
So far Ive gotten my mom and dad to try it, but still not my boyfriend.
Hey, maybe I just need to wait it out.
This article was originally published onMay 22, 2023
