Balance on the bay

Wanderlust combines yoga, surfing, local cuisine and music with "authentic North Shore culture"

By Allison Schaefers

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 20, 2013

~~<p>Rochelle Ballard, International Surfing Association World Masters Champion and arguably the world's best female tube rider, has carved out a name for herself riding big waves in barreling conditions.</p>
<p>However, these days, there's a chance that you'll see her using her physical prowess to find the stillness in Oahu's fabled North Shore waters. Since retiring from professional surfing in 2007, Ballard has become a full-time yogi and is part of a growing trend of athletes who are combining these vastly different sports.</p>
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Rochelle Ballard, International Surfing Association World Masters Champion and arguably the world's best female tube rider, has carved out a name for herself riding big waves in barreling conditions.

However, these days, there's a chance that you'll see her using her physical prowess to find the stillness in Oahu's fabled North Shore waters. Since retiring from professional surfing in 2007, Ballard has become a full-time yogi and is part of a growing trend of athletes who are combining these vastly different sports. Login for more...