Wrapping Up 2010

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Balance and beauty in 2010: it's been a great year! Photo via F***YeahYoga.

Thank you, readers, for following Alive in the Fire's first year!


It's been wonderful sharing 2010 with you and I'm so proud of the steady growth that Alive in the Fire has seen over the past few months.


As we wrap up the year, I wanted to extend a huge thank you to all of my faithful readers and generous partners, as well as offer you all the chance to provide some feedback abut the blog.


I'd love to get your thoughts on what's been great and what could use improvement. 


What do you love about the blog? 
What would you like to see more of?

Please leave a comment below or send me an email, and encourage your fellow yogis to do the same.


Check out that increase in page views! I love it. Thanks for your loyal readership, yogis and friends.


Here are some of the highlights from 2010:
  • Hundreds of readers and followers from around the world, including yogis in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, the U.K., South Korea, Australia, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, India and Malaysia!
  • Over 200 posts written and published.
  • An ever-growing Twitter following and inclusion of the Twitter account (@aliveinthefire) on lists such as: yoga, Bikram yoga, Etsy Friends, Healthy Chicago, Evanston, and Fellow Yogis and Yoginis.
  • An incredible Winter Extravaganza featuring giveaways from over 30 generous Etsy sellers and a large variety of yoga studios and yoga wear companies. A big thanks goes to all partners for offering readers hundreds of dollars in yoga and gift merchandise throughout the holiday season. And don't forget: the winning isn't over yet!
Special thanks goes to:

105 Yoga in Oak Park
Grateful Yoga in Evanston


If you're interested in getting involved with the Winter Extravaganza, head over to our Partners page for more info.
Photo via Coffee and Yoga.

Throughout the year, Alive in the Fire has featured some pretty awesome posts. Which was your favorite?
  • Bikram basics: a guide for beginners on how to prepare and make the most of your first session in the Torture Chamber. Plus some reasons your body will thank you for doing the yoga. 
  • The one, the only: Real Men Do Yoga series! An awesome compilation of stories from Bikram yogis around the world including John, Hans, and Joseph. This series will continue throughout 2011, and don't forget you can submit your story any time (and win a prize!).
Photo via Yoga Dudes. 
  • Living green and keeping clean with all-natural products: some reasons why you should eliminate harsh cleaners and unhealthy foods from your cupboards. Plus, where to shop in Evanston for local green goods.
Photo via PrAna.
Thanks for enjoying the ride with me. And please do leave your ideas below with ideas for the future of the blog. Namaste and happy 2011!