North Shore Wellness Retreat with Rochelle Ballard

My friend Rochelle is having her first retreat of the new year  at the Hidden Oasis Estate in Sunset Beach, Oahu. Here is some more info. Hope you can make it.

Set Your Intention Polarity and Yoga Retreat | January: 16-24
Master Polarity Therapist John G. Basehart ,is presenting a full 25 hr. workshop covering the practical therapy techniques. Dr. Stones Polarity Therapy is explained as an energy based healing modality awareness of diet, stretching and meditation a more holistic approach to caregiving.

Learn more at www.surfintoyoga.com

Rochelle Ballard at Leucadia's Bergamot Spa, Sunday Sept 13, 5-7pm

Rochelle will be having an event at the new Bergamot Spa in Leucadia. They will be featuring her Yoga DVD Surf Into Yoga, having a Yoga class, live music, food and drinks. It will be a fun time.

I've been seeing events going on over at the Bergamot but had no idea what that place was. Go to their website and check out the photos. www.bergamotspa.com The place looks amazing. I was shocked it was right here in Leucadia.  

When:

Sunday Sept 13th 5-7pm

Come Early for a yoga class with Rochelle.

Class costs $20 and space is limited.

Where:

Click here for directions 

New Blog - My Trip of Passion - by Rochelle Ballard

Rochelle has been spending a lot of time in Leucadia lately. A Neptune local from back in the day she feels the vibe and likes to spend time here when she is in town. When she was here last I talked her into starting her own blog. MyTripOfPassion.blogspot.com She was new to the scene but has been really getting into it. 

Now that she is off tour she is promoting her wellness passion project, Surf Into Yoga. Looking to share the gift of Yoga with other surfers as it has brought her a lot of well being and balance to her own life as a pro surfer. After seeing what it could do for her she felt she should share it with others.

It has been interesting to watch her go through this process of switching gears. Coming off a 17 year profession as a touring pro to now conceiving a plan to help others, producing the project, and starting a business from scratch in a whole new field.

I've been inspired by it all as she is now coming from the athlete side to the business side and committing to learn something new every day.  It has been cool to watch her grow through all this, struggle and still stay focused on her goals. 

All and all it will be fun to see how she does in her new life as a free surfer, yoga ambassador and business woman. It will also be fun to watch it unfold on her blog. If she takes on the challenges of her new life the same way she took on Teahupoo or Back Door she is going to do really well. We are rooting for Rochelle!

Amazing Day: John Peck and Rochelle Ballard Stop By

Today was amazing. It was one of those magical days that start off great and get better and better.

It started out with a day at the beach with my daughter. Kipp and I took our kids to the beach and did a little "daddy daycare" and surf session. There is nothing like having your kids run around and have a blast at the beach while you get to take turns surfing with your friends!

The session was super cool because I felt like a pro. It was the maiden voyage of the new board Kipp just shaped so he wanted some feedback. I got to try it out with different fin setups and multiple sessions and Kipp got all stoked as he saw all his hard work pay off by watching me have a magical session. (The board was super fun and is beautiful to boot.)

As if it couldn't get any better, as we rapped up the day I ran into Rochelle and John in the GV parking lot! Rochelle and I have been doing some work together on her new passion project Surf Into Yoga. She's in town to spread the yoga love so I talked her into starting up her own blog so she can share her journey along the way. More on that later.

After seeing them briefly I got a surprise house call by the two of them. Once they rolled up I got the pleasure of getting to know John, shoot him and gave them both a few parting gifts. (They both dug the Wax Buddy!) 

John had the most amazing van. His rolling Ashram as he calls it. He chatted with us, gave me some much needed spiritual guidance and even showed us this super cool body surf hand plan. 

All and all it was an amazing day. Never had I thought I would meet John Peck, especially at my house! Thank you Rochelle!  

If you are into yoga or want to start, check out her new DVD. I have a copy and have been practicing so I don't look lame when I go to the studio. If you want, you can save some trees and plastic and buy it as a download here. Enjoy.