ash Newburn

Pronouns: She/They

Instagram: @ashreadslondon

Sweat Factor: Whatever you want it to be!

Alignment Focus:

Music: I am OBSESSED with all things music! You can expect a huge variety of artists/tunes in my ride playlists: every imaginable flavour of the hottest new tracks, pop, indie & disco classics with a sprinkling of country, rock, dance and house.

Pregnancy Trained:

FAQ’S

What should people expect from your class?

I believe that movement should be about celebrating our bodies and I take an explicitly anti-diet approach in my classes. In my rides the focus is on how we feel, riding with compassion for our bodies and reconnecting with the JOY of movement. I create a space where people can move and enjoy their bodies exactly as they are. It is not for me to prescribe what you do in class, instead I facilitate an environment in which you are encouraged to LISTEN to your body and discover what works for you and your body/mind to enable you to move in a way that feels good.

Spin/music are two of my favourite things in the world and I love getting to facilitate euphoric class experiences through combining the two! I will take any opportunity for a theme ride and I am a deep cuts, album tracks human! I am also on a personal mission to ride to every single Taylor Swift song, there is a list and everything!!

In my relaxed rides we’ll have a gentler vibe (in terms of music, moves, lighting) and in the queer rides, I’m going to prepare an all queer artist playlist every week! I hope all of my rides will be welcoming and safe for every body and if there is ANYTHING I can do to ensure this is the case please just let me know :)

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be?

I would love to work in the music industry someday! Through passionate research in the aftermath of watching Heartstopper season 2, and curating a ride playlist from the INCREDIBLE soundtrack of that gorgeous show, I discovered there is such a job as a music sync editor (the person/team who essentially soundtrack tv/films). I think this would actually be my dream job. Hoping to speak this into existence by writing it down…

What’s your favourite song to spin to?

What I Want by Muna (the greatest band in the world)! I have “What I Want” tattooed on my arm, that’s how much I LOVE IT.

What do you do in your spare time?

Go to gigs. Eat pizza. Read. Walk my adorable sausage dog Lavender. Read tarot cards and discuss them with my amazing pals. Exist next to my wonderful partner :)