# sirimah

> Personal Blog about Pilates, Wellness & Travel


## Posts

- [The Hormone Sabotaging Your Results (And It's Not What You Think)](https://sirimah.com/the-hormone-sabotaging-your-results-and-its-not-what-you-think/): Cortisol is quietly running more of your life than you realise—affecting your weight, your energy, your sleep and your ability to recover. In this post I'm sharing what I had to learn the hard way: why deep rest is not a luxury but a strategy and the 5 things that actually helped me feel at home in my body again.
- [Phuket: Where I'd Send a Friend](https://sirimah.com/phuket-guide/): Phuket can be quiet, local and full of nature—depending on where you go. Expect stunning viewpoints, the best coffee, and proper local food. If you want a holiday (mostly) far from the crowds, this one's for you.  I've been to Phuket four times over the last twelve years—for travel and for Pilates trainings—and this is the long-form version of the texts I send friends when they ask me where to go.
- [What Earth season, a Taurus and theflowspace have to do with one another](https://sirimah.com/what-earth-season-a-taurus-and-theflowspace-have-to-do-with-one-another/): What started with leaving Bali thinking I was going home, became a five-month quest into stillness, strength and what this space is actually for. A note on the quiet rebuild of theflowspace — and why the timing felt almost suspicious.
- [The December Ritual](https://sirimah.com/the-december-ritual/): A ritual for anyone who feels December in their body. If this season feels overwhelming—the pressure, the rushing, the emotions—you’re not alone. This ritual supports you—physically and mentally—when everything feels full. One that feels good now, fills up your cup and stays with you beyond December.
- [You're in! Please check your inbox again](https://sirimah.com/youre-in-the-december-ritual/): Thanks for joining The December Ritual. ✨ Please check your inbox—you should have a welcome email waiting for you with all the details.If you don’t see it within a few minutes (it may take a bit), check your spam folder, just in case. We start on December 1st, I can’t wait!  
- [A Ritual Was Born](https://sirimah.com/a-ritual-was-born/): December is a season of lights, connection and reflection. But it’s also often... a lot. Between the end-of-year rush and emotional overload, it’s easy to disconnect from ourselves.  The December Ritual was born from that space. Not as a plan, but as a mindful response to what the body actually needs.
- [Ubud Cheap Eats: My Favorite Budget-Friendly Bites](https://sirimah.com/ubud-cheap-eats-my-favorite-budget-friendly-bites/): Cheap eats in Ubud don’t mean sacrificing flavor. These are the spots I keep coming back to week after week — from the best nasi campur on the island to Thai cravings, Japanese onigiris, and cozy neighborhood warungs, all under 60k.
- [Where to Practice Yoga in Ubud: My Personal Favorites—Studios and Teachers](https://sirimah.com/where-to-practice-yoga-in-ubud-my-personal-favorites-studios-and-teachers/): Looking for a place to roll out your mat in Ubud? I’ve gathered my favorite studios and teachers across town—spaces that truly moved me, inspired me and felt like home.
- [Medewi: Bali’s Chill Surf Town](https://sirimah.com/medewi-balis-chill-surf-town/): Black sand beaches, laid-back surf vibes and amazing grilled fish feasts: Medewi is Bali at its most relaxed.
- [Slow is a Skill: The Effectiveness of Mindful, Intentional Pilates](https://sirimah.com/slow-is-a-skill-the-effectiveness-of-mindful-intentional-pilates/): What I’ve learned from teaching full-time: slowing down isn’t easier—it’s just more effective.
- [How to Choose the Right Pilates Teacher Training (From Someone Who's Been There)](https://sirimah.com/how-to-choose-the-right-pilates-teacher-training-from-someone-whos-been-there/): Looking into Pilates teacher trainings but feeling overwhelmed? Here's what I wish I had known before signing up for my first one.
- [The Power of Breath in Pilates: Enhancing Your Practice](https://sirimah.com/the-power-of-breath-in-pilates-enhancing-your-practice/): The secret to deeper core connection and mindful movement? It starts with your breath.

## Pages

- [Confirmation Page](https://sirimah.com/confirmation-page/): [mailpoet_page]
- [Newsletter](https://sirimah.com/newsletter/): [mailpoet_page]
- [Travel](https://sirimah.com/travel/): Guides & Stories for the Modern Nomad Travel has always been more than a destination for me—it’s a way to grow, connect and discover new ways of being. Here, I share glimpses of life abroad, slow café mornings and a handful of recommendations along the way. What you’ll find here My favorite places in Bali (and beyond)Travel reflections & journal entriesBehind-the-scenesPhoto diaries & slow living notes
- [On Demand Library](https://sirimah.com/on-demand/): A category description is a paragraph or two of content on the page representing an entire category of items for sale
- [About](https://sirimah.com/about/): Who’s You are the greatest project you’ll ever work on. that girl? hi! I’m Siri Two and a half years ago, I quit my 9–5 to reconnect with my Thai roots. As a mixed-race child, I never fully felt at home in Austria—often asked “Where are you really from?” I thought some time in Thailand would bring me closer to that answer. However, the journey became something way bigger than I could have ever imagined. It gave me the freedom to explore who I am beyond labels and expectations. Somewhere along the way, I became a full-time Pilates teacher in Bali—something...
- [Yoga](https://sirimah.com/yoga/): Flow with presence. Breathe with intention. Yoga is where I find stillness in my mind: flowing to the rhythm of my breath, grounding into the present moment and meeting each challenge with openness. It’s about the beauty of letting go of expectations for the poses and meeting myself exactly where I am on that day.
- [Pilates](https://sirimah.com/pilates/): Pilates Build strength with purpose. Move with control. Pilates changed my relationship with my body. It helped me build deep, sustainable strength from the inside out. My classes combine mindful movement with intentional breath to help you move with more ease, power and confidence in everyday life. You won’t just feel it in your muscles—you’ll feel it in your mindset. Student testimonials: the experience, in their words Siri is one of those teachers who makes you want to come back to class time and time again. Her energy is contagious and she pushes you to your limits, with a great sense...
- [Home](https://sirimah.com/): #self-care welcome Find Your Flow Before my on-demand library theflowspace, before my newsletter Living In The Flow, there was this: the quiet realization that movement isn’t about how you look—it’s about how you feel. Strong. Steady. Connected. This blog is where it all began and it’s still the heart of everything I do. Whether you’ve come for a class, a newsletter or just to read, welcome. You’re in the right place. What’s new? pilates & yoga View all Travels View all Student testimonials: the experience, in their words Siri was my very first pilates teacher when I arrived in Bali, and...
- [Shop](https://sirimah.com/shop/): Your go-to destination for on-trends. Shop the latest clothes and accessories from my favorite shops.
- [Checkout](https://sirimah.com/checkout/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://sirimah.com/privacy-policy/): What personal data we collect and why we collect it PLEASE READ THIS STATEMENT CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND HOW CHARITY COLLECTS, USES AND STORES YOUR PERSONAL DATA. Comments Comments – When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your...

## Products

- [Koh Tao Mini Guide](https://sirimah.com/product/koh-tao-mini-guide/): This mini guide is a tight list of the best coffee, food and drinks I found on the island for your holidays—as someone who loves good food and cozy corners.  I've been disappointed many times by hyped recommendations and must-visit lists. That's why my guides exist, because everything in here is a place I actually loved and would 100% go back to.  Morning coffee worth going out of your way for. Smoothie bowls done properly. Thai food that doesn't water itself down for tourists, alongside western spots that actually deliver. Evening drinks in places that don't require earplugs. If this is what you are after on your holidays, this guide is for you.  One short ferry from Koh Phangan. Enough to fill a few days.  Not a party guide. Not a dive guide. Not a beach roundup.  Koh Tao has plenty of those. This is something else.
- [Ubud Wellness & Vacation Bundle](https://sirimah.com/product/ubud-wellness-vacation-bundle/): Two completely different sides of the same place. Two years of living here. Together, they cover it all.  The Ubud Vacation Guide covers the restaurants (every cuisine, every budget), the coffee & bakery worth going out of your way for, rice field walks, shopping and where to base yourself. The Ubud Wellness Guide covers the studios and teachers worth building your schedule around, the spas tucked into the jungle, beauty treatments, sound healing and recovery options that make Ubud worth your trip.  These two guides complement each other perfectly—no information is repeated between them.
- [Ubud Wellness Guide](https://sirimah.com/product/ubud-wellness-guide/): Ubud is Bali's wellness capital—and part of what makes it different is where the treatments happen. Spas tucked into the jungle, massage with a river below, yoga studios open to the rice fields. The setting isn't decoration. It's part of why everything here feels different.  This guide covers the studios and teachers worth building your schedule around, the healthy food that doesn't compromise on flavor, the spas and massages worth every rupiah and the beauty treatments I went back to every single month for two almost years. As a trained Pilates & yoga teacher, I know what good looks and feels like—and everything in this guide had to clear that bar.  Movement, nourishment, restoration. The whole thing.
- [Ubud Vacation Guide](https://sirimah.com/product/ubud-vacation-guide/): Two years living in Ubud, distilled into one guide—the food I kept coming back to across every cuisine and budget, the coffee worth going out of your way for, two rice field walks most visitors drive straight past and the shopping worth doing.  Restaurants from local warungs to the best steak in Bali. Where to base yourself and why it matters. What to do beyond the obvious—pottery and tea ceremony, the waterfall temple worth every rupiah, the walks that lead through ricefields. Not the classic spots.  An honest take on Ubud that only comes from actually living there. The real things Ubudians do.
- [Koh Phangan Guide](https://sirimah.com/product/koh-phangan-guide-2/): I avoided Koh Phangan for years—its reputation put me off. After two months on the island, I’m completely converted. This Koh Phangan Guide is a collection of everything I fell for: the food, the beaches, the slow days worth building and the weekly events that make island life actually feel like island life.  The guide covers where to base yourself across three parts of the island, breakfast and coffee worth going out of your way for, dinner spots and a dedicated section on proper Thai food, the beaches worth the scooter ride, wellness options for slow days, the weekly events worth planning around and a full section for digital nomads.  Two months on the island. No fluff. My favorites curated for your vacation.
- [The Other Bali](https://sirimah.com/product/the-other-bali/): Most people leave Bali having seen the same version of it—the same cafés, the same sunset spot, the same shot. The Other Bali is for the ones who know there's more to this island, the lesser-traveled path. The one I deeply fell in love with.    Consider The Other Bali a personal introduction to the regions most visitors overlook, written by someone who spent a decade traveling here before it became home for two years. Not Seminyak or Canggu. Not the Ubud tourist circuit. But the ever-changing landscape from savannas that remind you of the desert and endless vulcano views to lush rice fields to waterfalls that will make your jaw drop and coastal roads that just won't stop—they'll feel like the real thing, tbh because they are.    There are still beautiful restaurants, guesthouses and hotels out there if that's what you're looking for. They're just not in the middle of the buzz.
- [The Other Thailand](https://sirimah.com/product/the-other-thailand/): Most people come to Thailand and end up seeing the same version of it: Khao San Road, the Full Moon Party, the beach clubs of Phuket or Koh Samui. The Other Thailand is for the ones who know there's more: less fabricated, less curated for tourism, more locals' life and lesser-traveled places.  Consider The Other Thailand a personal introduction to the regions most visitors never visit (which is good—fewer people when we all get there), written by someone who is half Thai and has been traveling here since she was six months old. Not the tourist circuit—well, I've been there, but it's not in this guide. Not the places the algorithm or travel influencers keep pushing.  Think: ancient temples, slow northern mornings, islands without an airport—the kind of Thailand that feels like the real thing, tbh because it is.  If you love going more off the beaten track (tbh in Thailand you have tourism almost everywhere, but these places are not hit by mass tourism and surprisingly quiet), this is for you.

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