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Know Your Style Story

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:38:28 -0800

Eco-fashion model and consultant Summer Rayne Oakes used to weird out her friends with her tree hugging leanings. Now she's blissing out the masses, making eco style as easy on the eyes as on the planet. She says it's all about the story.

A Meditation to Ease Menopausal Symptoms

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:58:13 -0700

Hot flashes, night sweats, other symptoms of menopause? The Mayo Clinic Center for Integrative and Complementary Medicine prescribes meditation to ease and prevent symptoms. Try this 5-minute meditation guided by Colleen Saidman.

Shape's Top 5 Bikini Body Moves

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:05:53 -0700

Shape magazine's top 5 moves for sculpting and toning to feel more confident in your swimsuit, from the Shape Utimate Bikini Body Workout DVD produced by Gaiam.

Foods with Detox Power

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:19:58 -0700

Dr. John Douillard shares foods and meals that are key to a successful ayurvedic detox diet, and describes the "comfort" foods that can be harmful to the body if eaten in excess.

3 Pilates Butt Toners Supercharged

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:50:07 -0700

Pilates queen Mari Winsor shows how to add four-way resistance to three classic Pilates butt and thigh exercises to get the toning power of doing the same moves on an expensive reformer machine.

How to Meditate: Just Sit

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:11:40 -0800

Yoga and meditation expert teacher Rodney Yee shares insights from some of his favorite literature on how truly simple meditation can be.

Rodney Yee on Meditation: Just Sit

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:41:36 -0700

Yoga and meditation expert teacher Rodney Yee shares insights from some of his favorite literature on how truly simple meditation can be.

The Secret to Conquering Fear

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:16:57 -0700

Deepak Chopra, M.D., helps you get the upper hand on your deepest fears in this clip from his new Secrets of Enlightenment DVD by Gaiam. Secrets of Enlightenment - 5th Secret

Yoga Video Pose Guide: Downward Dog

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:38:51 -0700

Are you doing this right? Get a detailed demo and how-to instructions for a perfect Downward Facing Dog in this video clip guided by our expert yoga duo Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman.

5 Ways to Build Your Immune System

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:49:45 -0700

Deepak Chopra, M.D., shares five simple ways to strengthen your immune system and help prevent illness.

Yoga Sidebend Helps Osteoporosis & Arthritis

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:17:10 -0700

A new study shows yoga can build bones, and this seated sidebend demo'd by yoga expert Jill Miller is one move Jill recommends for building bone density. From Jill's Yoga for Weight Loss Workout Kit by Gaiam.

Yoga for Insomnia: Supported Fwd Bend

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:09:27 -0700

To help you sleep better, try this therapeutic take on a favorite soothing yoga stretch. Yoga expert Rodney Yee guides this how-to and shows how to use yoga blocks to support your head. From the Mayo Clinic Yoga for Insomnia DVD by Gaiam.

Allie's Booty Bustin' Routine

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:41:46 -0700

The FIRM Master Instructor Allie Del Rio shares her favorite 5-minute routine for toning up the "junk in the trunk."

3 Ways to Be Energy Efficient

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:48:28 -0700

Ed Begley shares three of his top 10 ways to increase energy efficiency and save money at home.

Greening Your Baby's Diaper

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:59:46 -0700

Did you know American babies go through 18 billion conventional disposable diapers each year? Whether you use green disposables or cloth, you can give the Earth a break by greening your baby's diaper.

Flex During Runner's Lunge Protects Knees

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:35:29 -0700

Yoga expert Jill Miller shows how to use active stretching or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in a runner's lunge to protect joints, build strength. From Jill's Yoga for Weight Loss Workout Kit by Gaiam.

Can't Get to Yoga Class? No Problem

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:16:28 -0800

No time to go to yoga class? Yoga expert Rodney Yee explains how and why yoga at home can be even better.

Time-Saver Postnatal Mini Workout

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:41:49 -0800

Get back in shape with a safe postnatal workout routine created by trainer Patricia Moreno. From the bonus segments on the Growing Green Babies DVD by Gaiam.

No More Bad Relationships

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:24:33 -0800

We all long for finding the right relationship, but it isn't easy to do. Relationship experts Gay and Katie Hendricks explain the #1 key to attracting healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Rodney Yee: Life Story of a Yoga Icon

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700

What sparked Rodney Yee's early interest in body mechanics and then yoga? Rodney's story, his dad's take on his career path ...

5-min Kickbox Workout

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:57:58 -0800

Fun, fast, complete kickbox sequence with Patricia Moreno. From Gaiam's Kickbox: Core Cross Train DVD.

Relieve Stress with Ayurveda

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:03:21 -0700

Dr. John Douillard shows which foods calm your nervous system, and how following an ayurvedic diet can help you remain stress-free.

Boost Your Detox System

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:17:22 -0800

The Ultramind Solution author Mark Hyman, M.D., explains how to support your body's natural detox process.

Mayo Clinic: Heart Health

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:58:26 -0800

Dr. Bijoy Khandheria of Mayo Clinic explains how to keep your heart healthy and prevent heart attack through simple daily practices.

What makes the WAVE so effective?

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:31:27 -0800

The Master Instructors offer their insights on why the WAVE is so effective (and fun!)

How To Green Your Kitchen

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:20:36 -0700

From homemade cleaning products to earth friendly items, Michel Nischan and Renee Loux explain why it's important to go green.

Sun Salutation How-To from Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:39:47 -0700

Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman demonstrate and explain the Sun Salutations sequence of yoga poses. From Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners DVD.

Mayo Clinic: Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:40:46 -0800

If you have Type 2 Diabetes, there are many ways you can take control and keep it in check. Dr. Lori R. Roust of Mayo Clinic shares tips to help you start.

Benefits of Cobbler's Pose: From The Practical Power of Yoga

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:45:52 -0800

How and why cobbler's pose can help ease and prevent back pain, knee problems and even prostate cancer. Join Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman as they interact with a live audience at a PBS show taping.

5-Min. Pilates Arm Sculpt wtih Mari Winsor

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:57:08 -0700

Mari Winsor leads a 5-minute upper body Pilates resistance-band workout that includes modifications for beginners or clients with delicate areas in the upper body. From Gaiam's Pilates for Pink DVD.

The Happiness Prescription

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:09:19 -0700

Happiness. We know it immediately when we see it in others. Renowned author, speaker and spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra offers us a life-changing prescription for how to live more joyfully and with greater awareness of all things.

Use a Chair for Help in Backbend

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:02:21 -0800

Feel the incredible benefits of a gentle half-backbend with the steady support of a chair to help you balance and build strength. From the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss DVD by Gaiam, featuring yoga expert Rodney Yee.

Learn Yoga with Virtual Classes in the Gaiam Yoga Club

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:02:04 -0800

Yoga experts Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman explain how the Gaiam Yoga Club helps anyone start and evolve a home yoga practice through virtual and downloadable classes, pose guides and a supportive community of people interested in yoga.

Natural-Fill Pillows Guide

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:38:36 -0800

Green guru Danny Seo details today's new pillows made and filled with natural materials that are healthier for you and for the planet. From Seo's Simple Steps to a Greener Home DVD by Gaiam.

Knee Pain? Work Your Butt

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:03:35 -0800

Physical Therapist Chantal Donnelly shows how to strengthen your glutes to help relieve and prevent knee pain and arthritis.

Tone Your Thighs with New Twists on Yoga Moves

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:02:09 -0700

This twist on yoga's Bridge Pose created by expert Jill Miller tones inner thighs as well as the core. From her Yoga for Weight Loss Workout Kit from Gaiam.

5 Ways to Add Weights to Pilates

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:07:43 -0800

Pilates expert Ana Caban showsyou how to do the Pilates "series of five' mat exercises with handweights to tone your arms as well as your abs and lower body.

Essential Tips for Healthy Eating

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:11:03 -0800

If "you are what you eat", how can you make simple changes in your diet to get a boost in all aspects of your life?

Burma Refugees Find New Hope

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:58:27 -0800

This story will renew your faith in the power of love to lift up the human spirit. See how nonprofit Partners Relief & Development is providing refuge, food, healthcare and hope for tens of thousands fleeing from brutal military oppression in Burma.

Blocks Make 3 Yoga Poses Easier

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:06:12 -0800

Joints hurt in Downward Dog? Dizzy in forward bends? Not feeling it when your teacher says "rotate your legs inward" in Mountain or Volcano? Rodney Yee shows how yoga blocks can modify poses so you really feel the "ahhh."

Boost Metabolism In 3 Minutes

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:46:38 -0700

Kick your metabolism into full swing and have fun while you burn fat in this quick full-body workout led by The FIRM Instructor Alison Davis.

5 Time Crunch Sculpting Moves

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:33:54 -0700

Firm Master Instructor Annie Lee teaches you 5 FIRM moves for for sculpting and shaping your figure and burning more calories.

Energize in the A.M.: Just Twist

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:19:00 -0700

Yoga expert Rodney Yee guides you through an energizing 5-minute twist sequence that dissolves tension, detoxes the body and makes you feel ready to start your day.

Cooking With The Sun In Kenya

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:49:12 -0700

In poverty-stricken Kenya, a country where many people lack basic resources, a woman helps spread the word about a sustainable and easy way of preparing food: cooking with the sun.

Cross-Training Your Brain

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:37:03 -0700

Oz Garcia shares some smart foods to make a smarter you.

Desk Yoga: Back Stretches

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:46:35 -0800

Back tight and painful from desk work? Yoga expert Rodney Yee shows you how to unkink right at your desk in under 5 min.

Easy Therapeutic Yoga Pose

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:41:50 -0700

In this exclusive clip from the Gaiam Yoga Club, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman show Legs Up the Wall, an easy restorative yoga pose that quickly rejuvenates the lower back and legs, eases tension and helps boost circulation.

Eco-Friendly Handbags Help Sustain a Village

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:10:33 -0800

Partners Relief & Development Co-Founder Steve Gumaer takes a camera crew to Thailand to see how women artisans create handbags using traditional plant dyes & hand-weaving techniques.

Energy Saving Appliances

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:05:47 -0700

Danny Seo explains why some appliances are more energy efficient than others

Fair Trade Changes Lives in Vietnam: CraftLink Stone Carving

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:13:12 -0800

See fair trade in action, helping good people go from living on the street to earning a living wage. Our Gaiam team visits and talks with artisans who create handcrafted items Gaiam sources through our fair trade partner Craft Link in Vietnam.

Fair Trade Paves a Way Out of Human Trafficking in Cambodia

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:10:08 -0800

Go inside a sewing shop where women in Cambodia have escaped from human trafficking in their country. Here they earn fair wages creating useful products through Gaiam fair trade partner Hagar, and receive education, healthcare and child care benefits

Get Him to Commit

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:21:57 -0800

How do you get a commitment-phobe to make a commitment to you? You don't. Instead, you strengthen your level of commitment to yourself and what is most important to you, say relationship experts Gay and Katie Hendricks.

Inspiring Growth and Change

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:25:44 -0800

What if only one partner wants to grow and change in a close relationship? Experts Gay and Katie Hendricks explain how to approach this sensitive issue and increase the connection between your partner and yourself.

More-Ganics

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:46:17 -0700

Michel explains his new term "More-Ganics". Need we say more?

Restorative Exercises for Foot Pain

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:48:41 -0800

Daily activity can take a toll on your feet. Katy Santiago shows how to restore mobility and strengthen muscles using simple daily exercises.

Seated Twist: Detox & Feel Better

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:18:49 -0800

Yoga experts Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman show a live audience how a seated twist yoga pose can help you detox, relieve stress and ease or prevent neck pain.

Shining New Light for Women in Nepal

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:03:57 -0700

See how Heifer International's New Light Women's Group program helps women in Nepal find sustainable paths out of poverty and hunger, and how you can help through Gaiam's Thoughtful Tees program.

The Joy of Yoga

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:33 -0700

Rodney Yee explains how yoga poses have evolved over 5000 years to become valuable tools that you can use to cultivate a greater mind-body awareness, and a more balanced lifestyle.