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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKatarina Rayburn is a Yoga Teacher and Co-Owner of Kindred Yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I always start my morning with coffee and eggs (when I have time) and then I\u2019m off for a day of teaching yoga and hopefully getting some form of movement in for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIVEN YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE, HOW MUCH DOES ROUTINE PLAY A ROLE IN KEEPING YOU HEALTHY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It plays a very important role as I have to know exactly when I\u2019ll have a free window of time around teaching and childcare to be able to do the things I love like going to a yoga class, a run, or do some strength training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR MAINTAINING BALANCE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Try to have 1-2 days off a week (I\u2019m still working on this) and do something for yourself, like get a massage, go out for dinner with friends or take a long bath as often as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DO YOU HAVE ANY NON-NEGOTIABLES WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR HEALTH? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Coffee in the morning is sacred for me and movement every day even if it\u2019s just a little walk around the block. Obviously sometimes sofa days are needed but if ever I feel like I\u2019m in a funk it\u2019s usually because I need to get out, move my body or do some yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKatarina enjoying a spot of yoga with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WITH YOUR BABY AND BUSY TEACHING SCHEDULE THINGS MUST GET SO HECTIC – DO YOU HAVE ANY TIME SAVING HEALTHY-HACKS? IF SO, WHAT ARE THEY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the morning if I don\u2019t have time to make eggs I\u2019ll make a vegan protein smoothie. I always keep chopped-up banana and pear in the freezer plus bags of frozen berries, peas, and spinach ready to go for my smoothie. For dinner and\/or lunch I use my Mindful Chef recipe boxes which are a lifesaver as once I\u2019ve finished work and put Eli\u00e1 to bed I don\u2019t have much time or energy for anything else so it\u2019s great knowing there is everything I need ready to make an exciting and nutritious dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW DO YOU STAY CALM WHEN THINGS GET TOO STRESSFUL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Doing yoga, going for a walk or a run always help to calm me down, and spending time with Eli\u00e1 always helps me to put things in perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WE KNOW IT’S NOT ALL BROCCOLI VS. BIRTHDAY CAKE. HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN BALANCE IN NUTRITION?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I try to always have a little of what I love so I don\u2019t get into situations of wanting to gorge on something I\u2019ve starved myself of for ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WE KNOW WE’VE ALL BEEN MAKING IT UP DURING COVID. WHAT’S THE SURPRISING LESSON YOU’VE LEARNT IN THIS LAST YEAR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve learned the art of delegating. This last year I launched my yoga teacher training on top of a new online business (thanks to covid) plus having my daughter Eli\u00e1, I couldn\u2019t have done it all without letting go of some of the control to the amazing support network I have around me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
After a summer of socialising and a slow return to normality, a lot of us have found it hard to maintain a routine and balance. We caught up with Mindful Chef ambassador Katarina Rayburn, to find out her top tips for maintaining a routine, and the importance of a balanced lifestyle. KATARINA RAYBURN Katarina Rayburn…<\/p>\n