- February 5, 2025
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In 2016, Ashley Ransom experienced the death of her husband. Her daughter Sadie, only three years old at the time, lost a father. The loss of the husband and father was tragic for both mother and daughter.
As the days went on, Ransom knew she had to find a way to move forward, and so she began to immerse herself in an activity she had participated in in the past but never fully committed herself to until that year: yoga.
For Ransom, yoga became a way to take care of herself both mentally and physically. And it wasn't just a routine; it was something she considers a transformative part of her life.
"It became very therapeutic," Ransom said. "It blossomed into this unexpected journey."
"It's something we love and are passionate about. It's so much more than just yoga." Ashley Ransom
As Ransom continued to incorporate yoga into her everyday routine, something else happened: her daughter Sadie started taking notice. Ransom would participate in Kula Yoga classes on the beach and bring Sadie along with her. Sadie's interest in what her mother was doing grew, and Ransom decided the two of them would start taking the studio's Mommy and Me yoga classes.
Soon, the two were attending the mother-daughter classes on a regular basis. But for Ransom, the classes weren't just another activity; they were creating an extra bond that both mother and daughter were benefiting from.
"It reinforced that bond we have together," Ransom said. "It's something we love and are passionate about. It's so much more than just yoga."
As the yoga continued, Ransom found that she was not only passionate about it, but she wanted to pursue it as a career. When she had the opportunity, Ransom became a certified yoga instructor, and she is now a children's yoga instructor at Kula, where Sadie is one of her students.
Ransom and Sadie have classes twice a week, one on the beach and one in the studio, but they also have fun yoga sessions at home as well. And the benefit has been noticeable.
Ransom said the classes have helped her daughter learn lessons about kindness, mindfulness and community. They are lessons that Ransom is able to take from the home and to the studio. She added that the one-on-one attention ensures that she is giving Sadie the time she needs with her mother.
It's been a time of growth for both mother and daughter, and it has only brought them closer.
"We're doing something that benefits me and benefits her and benefits us together," Ransom said. "It's beyond the studio space; it's a way of life and a message that you send to your child."
