Live Green
If you’re interested in living green and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you need to know about Gaiam.
Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1988, Gaiam is a provider of information, goods and services to customers who value the environment, a sustainable economy, healthy lifestyles, alternative healthcare and personal development.
Gaiam (pronounced "guy-um"), is a fusion of the words "Gaia" and "I am" Gaia, mother Earth, was honored on the Isle of Crete in ancient Greece 5,000 years ago by the Minoan civilization. This civilization valued education, art, science, recreation, and the environment and believed that the Earth was directly connected to its existence and daily life. The concept of Gaia stems from the ancient philosophy that the Earth is a living entity. The word Gaiam represents planetary awareness, preservation and support of the interconnectivity of all living things. By nurturing, protecting and respecting our planet, its natural resources and its inhabitants, we enrich our own lives and those of future generations.
Gaiam invites you to live consciously, in harmony with the environment, the planet and the people who share our home. Discover tools and products for health & wellness and green & sustainable living from their catalogs and online collection:
Health and Fitness - yoga and Pilates mats and equipment, workout clothing, exercise DVDs...
Green Living - green household cleaners, organic cotton bedding, natural fiber clothing, fair trade home decor...
Personal Development - meditation, spirituality, holistic wellbeing, alternative therapies...
In addition to all the products for sale, Gaiam’s website offers blogs and a huge library of articles and short videos on various subjects. Here is a sample of some of the articles:
10 Ways to Detoxify Your Body
iPhone Zen? Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Stay Mindful Yet Connected
6 Easy Ways to Eat Gluten-Free and Feel Better
Do You Have to Sit Cross-Legged to Meditate?
The Best Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Clothes Really Clean
3 Stretches to Unkink Your Back without Getting Up from Your Chair
You can also sign up for their free newsletter and enter a drawing for a $500 gift certificate. There is also a link to Natural Habitat Adventures, click on the Gaiam Travel tab in the upper right side of the home page.
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