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How Does Yoga Affect Children?

Adam Rowan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:50:21 +0000

Yoga ideas and products for kids, plus 3 ways parents and children can enjoy yoga together

Author:

Ashley Dodson

Who thought the day would come when moms and dads would have to schedule play dates for their children? Americans are living in the busiest, most stressful time in history; that means kids are too! Yoga’s effect on children is a positive one and might be just what your child needs.

Postnatal Time-Saver Mini Workout

mjcameron — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:51:02 +0000

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.

Watch the full Growing Green Babies postnatal video and find more postnatal workouts on GaiamTV.com!

Sufficiency: The Surprising Truth

Kirs10 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:07:11 +0000

An excerpt from “The Soul of Money” by Lynne Twist

Author:

Lynne Twist

Watch the LIVE Gaiam Inspirations interview with Lynne Twist on Wednesday, February 1 at 7/6c on GaiamTV.com.

What You Appreciate Appreciates

Kirs10 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:52:03 +0000

An excerpt from “The Soul of Money” by Lynne Twist

Author:

Lynne Twist

Watch the LIVE Gaiam Inspirations interview with Lynne Twist on Wednesday, February 1 at 7/6c on GaiamTV.com. Gaiam TV will donate $1 to Global Giving for every person who RSVPs to the webcast!

What you appreciate appreciates.

How to Do Ab Crunches on a Ball for 40% Better Results

GranolaJoe — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:31:56 +0000

Author:

Mary Jo Cameron

Can adding a fitness ball to your abs workout net you that six-pack with less sweat? A study by researchers at the Department of Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles says yes.

3 Steps to Being Happy for No Reason: Video Q&A with Marci Shimoff

mjcameron — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:40:03 +0000

Best-seller Happy for No Reason author Marci Shimoff reveals surprisingly simple ways to find happiness.

Start finding happiness today with personal development videos on GaiamTV.com!

10 Essential Yoga Poses: How-To + Video with Rodney Yee

GranolaJoe — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:52:59 +0000

Learn the most common yoga poses from Gaiam’s expert!

Author:

Gaiam Staff

Get up to speed on 10 basic yoga poses with these how-to video clips and detailed instructions. Rodney Yee teams up with his friend Mariel Hemingway, the actress and longtime yogi, to demonstrate and explain each pose in detail.

How Does Stretching Benefit My Cardio Workout?

Adam Rowan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:39:46 +0000

Stretching is key to good cardio, plus 5 steps to a better aerobic workout

Author:

Susan Quilty & Vanessa Sofia

Stretching benefits your body in many different ways, including improved cardio, increased muscle flexibility, extended range of motion in your joints and improved circulation.

Mayo Clinic Doctors' Advice for Fibromyalgia Treatment

GranolaJoe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:09:27 +0000

Fibromyalgia doesn't have to be a crippling disease. Dr. Jeffrey M. Thompson of Mayo Clinic explains how you can take charge and reduce your symptoms for a happier and more fulfilling life. From the Fibromyalgia Wellness Solutions DVD by Gaiam and Mayo Clinic.

Learn more about disease management and prevention with wellness videos on GaiamTV.com.

Keep Passion Alive

GranolaJoe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:06:12 +0000

Has your relationship lost its spark? Relationship experts Gay and Katie Hendricks share the top secrets of keeping the passion ignited long-term.

Improve your relationships with personal development videos on GaiamTV.com.

About Qigong

Adam Rowan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:16:55 +0000

An introduction to qigong, plus 4 styles of the calming exercise

Author:

Tierney Ohara & Corinna Underwood

Asian cultures have long known what Western medicine discovered only 20 years ago: Moderate, gentle exercises such as qigong (pronounced “chee gong”) are often better, safer and more effective than conventional “no pain, no gain” workouts. Low-impact exercises such as qigong relieve stress without straining joints, muscles or ligaments.

Top 4 Natural Exfoliants

Adam Rowan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:38:17 +0000

Natural ways to rejuvenate your skin

Author:

E.C. LaMeaux

Exfoliation, according to the Exfoliant Resource Center, can improve the look of your skin by revealing a new, healthier layer underneath. However, this beauty doesn’t come without a cost. Non-natural exfoliation, whether it takes the form of chemicals or exfoliation tools, can be painful.

Cameron Shayne: Bullied Kid to Martial Arts Master

mjcameron — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:23:29 +0000

Get to know martial arts master Cameron Shayne as he shares his recollections of taking tae kwon do against a friend's advice, bodyguarding celebs, choreographing fight scenes, being the guinea pig at Cyndi Lee’s Om Yoga, his inspiration to marry martial arts and yoga, why women love the sense of power Budokon gives them, and more.

Work out with Cameron Shayne on GaiamTV.com!

How to Use Less Paper at the Office

Adam Rowan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:47:00 +0000

6 easy steps to save paper at your workplace

Author:

E.C. LaMeaux

Reducing the amount of paper used in your office will not only make your office a little greener, it could potentially reduce expenditures. The Environmental Protection Agency says 4 million tons of copy paper are used annually, with office workers generating approximately 2 pounds each per day. According to the EPA, one office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper per year. The cost of the paper use is significant to both the environment and the office budget. How, then, can companies use less paper?

2-Minute Stress Escape

Chris B. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:33:58 +0000

A relaxation video from Dr. James Rouse

Escape to the majestic mountains and waters of the Canadian wilderness as Dr. James Rouse guides you into relaxation mode with a simple de-stressing breathing technique in this relaxation video.

Learn to relax with more relaxation videos on GaiamTV.com!

How to Use a Mantra in Yoga

Adam Rowan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000

Chanting a mantra can help you tune out the world and tune into yourself

Author:

Hope Darby

In Hinduism, a mantra is "a sacred verbal formula repeated in prayer, meditation or incantation, such as an invocation of a god, a magic spell, or a syllable or portion of scripture containing mystical potentialities."

Do You Have to Sit Cross-Legged to Meditate?

mjcameron — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:55:09 +0000

Yoga and meditation expert Rodney Yee shares how to sit comfortably, longer

Author:

Ginny Figlar and Gaiam Staff

If you've tried to get into lotus position (or any semblance of a cross-legged seated meditation position) and found that your legs just don’t bend that way, you’re not alone, says yoga and meditation expert Rodney Yee. So we asked Yee to dive into the hows and whys of other meditation positions that can be more comfortable or practical for meditation.

Refrigerator Sneak Peek: Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee

Kirs10 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:08:43 +0000

Thanks to Well + Good NYC for this Refrigerator Look Book

Author:

Lisa Elaine Held

Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee are the First Couple of yoga.

How to Alleviate Foot Pain: 4 Simple Ways to Soothe Your Feet

GranolaJoe — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:21:42 +0000

Natural help for bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes and other foot problems

Author:

Katy Santiago, M.S.

Since your very first step, you have been moving around your life on your own two feet. Remarkable as that is, it’s even more amazing how little most of us know about how feet work, and how they affect the rest of the body. When your feet are not working to their full potential, the effects can be felt throughout the body. While poor foot mechanics can lead to many issues that manifest throughout the skeleton, you don’t have to head north of the ankles to start the list.

7 Reasons to Get Back on Your Healthy Eating Plan

Kirs10 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:07:41 +0000

Surprise! A healthy diet will bring more than just weight loss

Author:

The FIRM nutrition expert Sara Ryba, R.D., C.D.N.

When you start a weight loss program, you may feel scared and anxious. Losing weight and learning to eat healthy are not simple, quick fixes. It takes weeks of dedication and motivation to form a habit and it can take months — even years — to reach your goals.