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Making sweat feel spiritual didn't start with SoulCycle – a religion scholar explains

  • Written by Cody Musselman, Postdoctoral Research Associate, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
Making sweat feel spiritual didn't start with SoulCycle – a religion scholar explainsA studio set up for a SoulCycle event in New York City.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Each January, Americans collectively atone for yet another celebratory season of indulgence. Some proclaim sobriety for “Dry January.” Others use the dawn of a new year to focus on other forms of self-improvement, like taking up...

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