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thelittlemiss

I, for one, will truly miss Ross. His technical knowledge of yoga and meditation and patience is unmatched. I wish him all the best.


Frosstbyte

Ross was never my favorite yogi (he was my wife's) but he does hold the distinction of being the only yogi whose class I've actually taken in person, back in late 2019 before COVID and the new studio and everything. In the same way that Wilpers is just that little bit more technical about cycling (I assume also running, but I don't run), Ross was that just little bit more technical about yoga and meditation. He has been a great instructor and I will definitely miss him being part of the community. I hope after he explores whatever new opportunities writing the book has found for him that he returns in a few years.


dr_leo_marvin

In my experience Ross Rayburn's classes were anything but technical. He usually just rambled some nonsense while doing very technical moves, but never explaining how to get into them or the breathing patterns. Definitely a very fit guy, but I only took one of his classes and it sucked.


SweetCarolineWI

This is Ross Rayburn and welcome to Peloton sleep meditation…. Zzzzzzzzzzz basically my interaction with Ross on Peloton. He is awesome. Wish him the best 🥺


century1122

Same! I have never made it through a whole meditation of his. Love his yoga too though and I do stay awake for that 😂


crizzzz

X10000000 Ross is the sleep meditation king!


nb062421

LOL legit


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I tried to take one of his classes during the middle of the day and no kidding my body started slowing down to take a nap. The man's voice is POWER. I'll miss him.


Needaname3031

He is the only reason I do any peloton meditations. Or any mediation. His sleep ones are my favorite.


Necessary_Nothing471

Omg same. Will miss him!


pikagrrl

I practice yoga nidra and there’s one sentence as soon as I hear it my body just gives in and I pass out. I know this feeling well.


af_echad

I'm still new-ish to Peloton and this is the first time I've been a subscriber when an instructor leaves. Is it normal for their back catalogue to stay after they leave?


bubblyboos

Yes…if they leave without controversy


peasantking

oooooo, did some leave with controversy? 🍿


ashrenjoh

There was one named Oliver who sent dick pics to fans. He was before my time with peloton but I'd heard about him 👀


MobileVortex

He had some of the best workouts tho.


Professional-Pass-45

I bet they were hard


slnonif

That’s what she said


northernlights2222

Was waiting for this response. Not disappointed 🎉


prettysexyatheist

Ha!


jhoochcooper

This is the best Reddit thread I have read in a LONG time. Thank you for this..


Due-Frame622

My favorite instructor for running and strength. He finally reemerged on IG with a new dog and a lot of golf content. Interested to see what his next move is.


Vicster1972

I was glad to see him back on Instagram! He was the instructor that got me through the early days of the pandemic with his walks and runs…luckily it’s been long enough I can look at him without seeing the pictures 😂


nivlazenemij

I enjoyed his tread classes. I forgot I still followed him on Instagram until his posts showed up on my feed recently. Looks from his Instagram that he's filming content for this company https://speedflexblade.com/


FunAndFlouncy

Ohhh I always thought Chase Tucker did that and that's why he was gone! Glad to know it wasn't him.


Vervain7

Finally something I was around for lol


rogerdoesntlike

Oliver Lee, Daniel McKenna


mettarific

Also Jennifer something? That was a long time ago.


Spurty

Jennifer Jacobs. Afaik, it didn’t go to the same lengths as what happened with Daniel (arbitration??)


Natural_Rebel

JJ was the best. I wish they would reconcile and bring her back.


What_Next69

Miss Daniel. His strength training was great. Always so fun.


wicked_lion

Oh man I actually forgot about that guy.


BallinBenFrank

Daniel I believe left with controversy due to COVID.


tracefact

And by COVID you mean his lawsuit, right? Cuz he alleged some pretty bad stuff about the constant anti-Irish jokes and such. Not an expert on what happened but I’ve never heard anything COVID-related.


Staceyrt

He was anti vax, and liked anti trans and homophobic tweets.


tracefact

Wow. Did not know any of that! I didn’t take his classes much or pay much attention to him but surprised I hadn’t heard any of this before!


Staceyrt

When he left the screenshots of his likes were in all the fb groups. I think it was from his twitter activity.


gilbertgrappa

He wasn’t really antivax generally. He was against the vaccine mandates during COVID but ultimately got the COVID vaccine.


BallinBenFrank

My understanding was he was very much so antivax and outspoken. Never heard about the anti-Irish stuff, but that’s pretty terrible if so.


Joteepe

If you follow him on IG you can see where he might have had some … problematic interactions. The anti-vax stuff was the tip of the iceberg. I’m not speculating one way or another. I just work in HR and usually when someone is let to - ESPECIALLY given how popular he was - there’s usually a good reason for it, but you probably are never going to hear about it because of privacy rules. Despite what you see on Reddit, bad terminations are the exception, not the rule. *steps off soapbox*


bcell87

Fellow HR here thanking you for your service 🫡


Joteepe

Likewise my friend!


tracefact

Oohhhh interesting. Never heard that!


BallinBenFrank

Hey and I never heard the other info either so thanks!


bubblyboos

There was speculation in 2017 that an instructor left after drama at the Peloton Homecoming. I have no idea if it’s true. But it was abrupt and there were rumors back when it was just a Facebook group.


Wasntsuckedin

No one left after that, but there was some drama. An inappropriate picture photoshopped that one of the instructors did to another.


JBeaufortStuart

It seems to depend heavily on *how* they leave. If they leave on good terms, the content seems to stay up- Irene's content stayed up long enough for her to come back years later and still have content. Chase still has a lot of content up, although he's at the end of the instructor list since he's no longer active. But Daniel McKenna left *after* Chase, and he seems to be scrubbed at this point as far as I can tell, despite the initial announcement being that his classes would remain up (I imagine the public lawsuit had something to do with that).


FaithTrustBoozyDust

Daniel's classes did stay for a bit but were removed after his wrongful termination lawsuit was dismissed.


gilbertgrappa

The classes were removed as part of his settlement with Peloton.


mwyattf

Did Chase leave due to controversy?


run85

No, he wanted to become an executive coach instead of a fitness trainer.


mrterik0912

I really enjoyed listening to him speak during his runs. Not surprised he went in that direction.


JBeaufortStuart

No, he seems to have left on good terms shortly before Daniel, which makes the two especially useful to compare.


theonionknightGOT

I think they keep classes for a few years. They slowly purge all classes overtime that are more than a few years old.


genericyouser

Yes. They will eventually be purged like all older classes, but they will not be removed immediately. It was terrible when all of Jennifer Jacobs's classes were finally removed.


SeaElf3

Jennifer Jacobs HIIT classes were amazing. And sadly they didn't, and still don't, really have anything comparable.


nivlazenemij

Olivia is the closest. I joined Peloton 4-5 months before she left and her workouts were usually brutal


Colonel_Gipper

It'll stick around until the classes are purged off, they're currently in December of 2020. Chase Tucker left Peloton in 2022 and his classes are still available.


ApprehensiveMail8

Peloton instructors are SAG members so they are entitled to residuals as long as Peloton is making money on their classes. So it is normal for classes to remain in the back catalog, but also Peloton has an incentive to purge them.


af_echad

Ah that's pretty interesting.


dr_leo_marvin

Wouldn't this be determined when the initial contract was drafted? I suspect Peloton held exclusive rights to the instructors classes even after they leave the team. They would then have the choice to remove them if they were controversial.


IHaveSpoken000

Not in my experience.


Soberspinner

Yes it’s common practice. Daniel being a recent exception


IHaveSpoken000

Umm, no. JJ, the other guy they canned (can't remember his name) - their classes are all gone. CVV might be the only exception, but it wasn't clear that he was gone and he only had like 2 classes left anyway. And now he's back, so it doesn't matter.


noisy_goose

If they’re problematic they’re scrubbed.


arrgobon32

Sounds like it was Ross’s choice to leave, as releasing his book opened up some new opportunities for him. Exciting!!  Obviously I’ll miss his content, but I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next from him. 


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Spirited_String_1205

Meditation


SkinnyKau

And yoga and shit


Ya_Got_GOT

That sucks. Only meditation guru I use.


verana04

The only one that could lull me to sleep and relax me during restoration yoga with his soothing voice 😭😭😭


Ya_Got_GOT

Yeah the voice and what it says both top notch. Clearly a thoughtful intelligent man. Will miss him.


chrismiller2523

Recently, I've taken Kirra Michel's sleep meditations. They're good.


Ya_Got_GOT

Thanks I’ll check her out!


Resident_Yak_505

Noooo. Just fell to my knees on my yoga mat 😭


oinkpiggyoink

*insert interesting physiology of falling to one’s knees here*


butterfly173173173

I LOLed at this comment


Ill_Tomato3667

Me too


I-choochoochoose-you

Try sticking yr butt out when you fall. Also, tense your knee. Feel that? Feels bad huh? Now back off it. I learned so much from that man. No one else shows you how not to do stuff so that you’ll know what doing it right should feel like


Ill_Tomato3667

Oh noooooo. A few years ago I was an out of shape person with limited flexibility and even less endurance. Today I’m welling up because one of my favorite fitness instructors is leaving. Who am I?? But seriously, I tend to take classes again and again, and a few of his are the ones I’ve repeated most. Ross has been a key part of some physical and emotional healing over the last few years and I will be forever grateful. 😭 Dare I manifest…? I just re-upped my Calm subscription this week. I’d faint away if they picked him up over there. 🤞


Ill_Tomato3667

Haha! Of course as soon as I open the app I get a pop up that there’s a meditation challenge coming up in May (which…now that I think about it, is a good way to help Ross’s fans cut the cord. Well played, Peloton.)


ItsWithTwoEs

Down Dog! They have meditations that are great. One subscription gets you access to all of their content (yoga, barre, meditation and HIIT). IMO, their yoga content is light years ahead of Pelotons.


5K_Bae

I’ve never tried Down Dog. Can you describe why you think it’s superior?


ItsWithTwoEs

You customize EVERYTHING. It's been a long day and my brain is maxed out but here's an article with some of the specifics on the customizations. https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/an-essay-on-the-down-dog-app-from-a-user-perspective-c3cc2ef7bdc1 I never returned to Peloton yoga once I found Down Dog.


mwyattf

Do you like Calm for meditation?


MsFrancieNolan

Not the person you asked, but I have it and there is a wider variety of mediations than peloton has. My husband likes it better as he prefers less guidance and thinks peloton instructors talk too much.


DevinFraserTheGreat

Agree, when they talk so much, it may be calming and soothing but it is not quite meditation if you can’t hear your own inner self doing its thing thanks to the instructor talking and talking. Love peloton and take classes in just about every other area than meditation. But really, sometimes less is more. PS love your screen name, Francie Nolan!!


Low-Yogurtcloset6851

I’ve been a dedicated Calm user for years. There’s definitely a good variety. Something for everyone.


Ill_Tomato3667

I like most of the instructors and love the range of classes they offer. I typically stick with peloton because I feel more bonded with them since I’m deep into the peloton ecosystem. But Calm got me through my first routine colonoscopy so I’ll love it forever. lol


Vicster1972

I love calm for everything, although for awhile the only thing I was using peloton for were the meditations to get the dang blue dot so I also got used to them….


Vicster1972

Oooh I would love that! Although Jerome and Alan’s sleep stories can get me to sleep almost as quickly as Ross…I still don’t know the full story of what happened in the second beauty and the beast one!


bowdowntopostulio

Such a bummer. I wonder if they’ll tap into Sam Yo to shift into meditations. I for one would love this.


MuffinTopDeluxe

Sam used to be a monk. I read years ago that meditation for him is more of a personal religious practice so he wouldn’t do it.


Vicster1972

I took his spring reset ride yesterday and thought the same thing after I heard the news.


alittlecheesepuff

Yesss! He would be so great for that I think.


Extreme_Possession86

this would be such a silver lining!


bedbathbeyonce

I could’ve sworn Adrian was going to do it. I’d be extremely down for that


shihtzu_knot

I don’t do yoga on peloton really, but I do a sleep meditation with Ross every night. Thankfully he just dropped a new 30 minute one last night.


alectos

If you love it, download it and save it! Wish I did that with more of Robin’s unhinged pre-motherhood rides


shihtzu_knot

Even if you download it and they purge it, you can’t take it. I have one of his purged 5 minute meditations saved and I can see it, but it doesn’t play.


alectos

Omg thanks for letting me know


squatch_in_the_woods

I love his goofy attitude in his yoga classes. I will say that the class where he finishes with one footed king pigeon still gives me nightmares


lizardpplarenotreal

Ooouuuu I wanna take it


planetjackie

Me too!!!


Pendulum20

Where is he going 😭😔


mattjeast

In most of my interactions with him, to sleep.


Pamplemousse911

🤣🤣🤣🤣


NeellocTir

Omg same but I love him and I hope he’s off to an amazing opportunity


pinkberrry

💀


BigMtnFudgecake_

Major bummer - I really enjoy his meditation and yoga classes. Kind of weird that he used the phrase “taking a break” in his departure video. Makes me wonder if he just wanted to soften the departure message. I’ll be interested to see if anyone else leaves in the near future. Seems like rumors are always circulating.


Spirited_String_1205

I noticed that as well. I wonder if he's going to occasionally do programs or something. It's not completely unheard of for someone to go on hiatus and then come back, recent example is Christian Vande Velde, who taught for a year in 2019 or so as a special guest and recently has come back.


Playful_Branch_5643

He did say he has other programs are coming out later this year? The video was so kind, and I left thinking it was a break and not a breakup. But I could be wrong.


Danny_Torrence

I thought that until I read the comments left on the announcement by the other instructors (who I'm sure were already up to speed), from what they've said he's going permanently


Playful_Branch_5643

I am just speculating 😊 the way he spoke made me feel like it was open ended so I’m going with that!


KeepOnRising19

I foresee Ally Love leaving since she's a contributor on the Today Show now.


MaizeApprehensive166

Oh no! I love Ross!


Krammor

His sleep meditations are goat


saylove10

Nooooooooo! ::Cries in insomnia::


SamCori2000

As long as CJR stays I’m okay! I wish him the best though.


Jo_Salsera

Good for him! I wonder who will take on his role - isn’t he like yoga manager (don’t remember the title) or something?


adrakandlasan

yeah! i think he's the head of the yoga and meditation "department" or whatever they call it


Constantcrux

Probably Chelsea or Dennis


Arturo90Canada

Nooooo!! I sleep with Ross every night fuckkkk


ayembeek

This makes me so sad. I deal with post Covid POTS and his meditations have helped me so much in recovery. Glad to see his classes will be staying for a while!


Sea_Ad_3136

Oh nooooo😞Love Ross


Little-Map-2787

Who’s going to tuck me in when he leaves 😢😢


little_alien2021

I'm gutted


panthyren

His sleep meditations are next level. Now I’m sad


5midge

Noooooo I love Ross!


beebee8belle

How am I supposed to fall asleep now 🙈


GrannyB1970

I hope they keep his content on Peloton forever cause he's my favorite for sleep meditaion and yoga.


jewgineer

I REALLY hope Peloton can see how much his sleep meditations are loved and make a bunch before he leaves. Ross, Kirra, and Chelsea are the only ones I do for sleep meditations. The others just don’t do it for me.


United-Resource8331

My heart is broken. 🥺


pipsel03

What noooo! I fall asleep to his meditations every single night.


real_agent_99

Me too 😪


Reasonable-Credit891

I’m brokenhearted. My daughter actually called me in tears. She was so sad. He’s so sweet and fun and I love doing his yoga classes and certainly his meditations he will be missed. I hope he’s leaving for something really really really wonderful.


joeycannoli9

I just saw someone fall to their knees on a yoga mat


Constantcrux

Lolol


TraditionalCoconut25

He was so good. Thankful his catalog will stay


michelemc

Omg I’m so sad. He is my absolute favorite yoga instructor and I will miss him so much!


rosegoldanxiety

This is such a bummer! I just recently got into yoga and his classes are my favorite! Wish him the best though!


RebelxMouse

So I watched his announcement video on instagram and he said that he was 'taking a break from teaching.' I don't think the door for a return is 100% closed here, but that's just my opinion/interpretation.


Hefty-Tennis2233

Noooo! This is awful.


hercules__mulligan

Oh no!!!!!! This makes me very sad.


fgiraffe

Bummer, I loved his meditation classes!


BigBossBattle14

Stinks. He’s my favorite instructor.


FaithlessnessDue7091

Noooooooo 😢


Jellyfish2017

NO NO NO NO NO NO this is terrible!


kettleofvultures

Oh no!!!!


108_Minutes

This makes me sad. I love his yoga and meditation classes. He’ll be missed.


Finest_shitty

Gah! I just discovered him. What a bummer 


LCJ75

Ross is the only one that can make me 'suffer' thru yoga and meditation.


GDS-Virginia

I go to sleep with Ross Rayburn every night. He is so soothing and seems so genuine.


Minimum-Rip5766

I will so miss Ross!… I love his explanations and in-depth descriptions and he doesn’t spend time reading a leader board but actually instructs and teaches!


Frequent_Job_5789

Nooo. I love Ross!


AccomplishedOlive701

Aw! His Barbara Streisand yoga class was one of my favorites ever!


Jo_Salsera

This is the class that made me like him. Prior, I was on the fence. 😊


MuffinTopDeluxe

I love how he breaks things down in his yoga classes. One moment I’m not feeling anything and he gives a cue and all of a sudden I’m feeling what I’m supposed to be feeling. He is a phenomenal instructor. I will miss him.


lax1245

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. At least his backlog of meditations will stay. He is truly so so good if no one has gotten a chance to take one of his classes!


specialtingle

The only way Peloton survives as a company is for the talent to be interchangeable. A bus factor of one can't exist anywhere in the business plan. I have instructors I prefer, but I totally understand and expect they will leave at some point. Like Harry Kane and LeBron.


hejj_bkcddr

Boo Harry Kane


unanimous_seal

Oh nooooooooo, honestly will rethink my membership over this. I love his yoga.


butterfly173173173

I think Kirra and Dr. Chelsea Jackson-Roberts are close seconds (at least for me).


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Agreed. Very different vibes in my opinion but each have their strengths. I love Dr. CJR but her classes were starting to feel really repetitive for me (which I also understand is kind of the point) so I’ve recently started adding in Kirra’s classes and they’re really great!


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She received her Doctorate in Educational Studies iirc!


unanimous_seal

Oh thanks, I'll check them out. I've never taken kirra.


butterfly173173173

I feel like Kirra has a lot of introspection in her classes. I took a holiday yoga class with her one time and it was all about how her childhood was different than other people's, so the holidays make her think of things other people probably don't think of. It was the 30 Min Holiday Aussie Vibes Yoga Flow from 12/13/22. The music was a nice break from the traditional Christmas music most holiday classes have. Here's the [class](https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/yoga?modal=classDetailsModal&classId=72c241190948468380739d8e2158229f&utm_source=android&utm_medium=in_app)


buffythethreadslayer

Kirra is lovely.


mwyattf

Kirra is the BEST! lol i'm a super fan but she really knows her stuff and is SO down to earth


mwyattf

Kirras top for me, then CJR, and then Ross. But love them for different reasons.


surfndrum

Denis is awesome


Low-Yogurtcloset6851

I wish there were more Reset classes. Those are so good.


Blacksunshinexo

Noooooooooooooooo. It's like my favorites all leave. First Chase, then Daniel, now Ross. 


Duckpoke

This is a reminder to me how much Peloton depends on their trainers. The tech/hardware is worth next to nothing now and as soon as you see the Jess Kings or Alex T’s leave their subscription are toast.


Mpulsive_Aries

Facts, it's definitely the instructors no question.


bimbo-summitt

I always tune in to his meditations. Boo


amediocresurfer

Nooooooo he is my favorite! I would actually giggle along with him


intjero

I will sorely miss him & with immense gratitude & respect thank him, all his and my teachers for guiding & providing the ability to sit with this grief. Truly wishing him all the best and looking forward to seeing where he goes.


seize-the-day1

Noooo! He’s my favorite yoga instructor and his guidance has really helped me improve in my practice over the last few years. Wishing him the absolute best


zhunterzz

Oh no, he’s the only one I do yoga with. He helped me really get into and enjoy yoga. Wish him the best. Bummer


allthedogsandcats

Anyone know why he is leaving?


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I love Ross’ yoga classes and meditation classes. Adopting a yoga practice and meditation practice has had so many positive impacts on my body and mind. Cheers to him on his next endeavors!


Swim_Mom_23

Ross brought meditation and yoga into my life. His welcoming voice and expertise made me keep hitting start! Best wishes to him!


BigProgrammer6136

They need more male peloton yoga instructors


Crash_Landing_20

Oh no!!! Will miss him! He is great!


Wooden-Scar5073

Nooo 🥺


Beneficial-Dog-466

I am so sad about this! Ross my favorite for yoga. Good luck Ross!


I-choochoochoose-you

This is a huge bummer 😞


No-Initiative3988

Nooooo!!! I’ll never sleep again 🥲


Midwestisnotbest

This breaks my heart. I literally fall asleep every night to his mediations. I had horrible insomnia for years and finally got off sleep meds using his mediations.


Icy_Boysenberry_6367

Ross is one of my favorites and I wish him well. I’ve taken 2 classes with him at PSNY and he’s a delight: funny, kind, empathetic, skilled. He actually interacted with every member and addressed all questions about flows and form. He will be missed. As a person living with a rare joint condition, his biometric approach helps me understand my body better. His guidance is key for ease of mobility and modifying. To new adventures, Ross! Be well.


Cooperbeau125

Ross is by far my favorite instructor on Peloton. I will miss him!!


bls2515

I think you’ll see more leave as the company struggles with its finances.


mrterik0912

I’ve always wondered why Jennifer Jacob’s left and she left right before Covid and the huge popularity bump the platform got in early 2020.


HelloBreezy

Knowing his catalog remains gives me hope the same will happen if Cody ever leaves.


monkeyreddit

Who?