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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation | 12 Months Ended
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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation | 1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Company”) provide a broad selection of yoga, fitness, and well-being products, with media, subscription and travel services to customers who value personal development, wellness, ecological lifestyles, responsible media, and conscious community. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988. We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries, over which we exercise control. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Discontinued Operations During 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam-branded entertainment media distribution operation and discontinued our DRTV operations. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations, separate from our continuing operations, for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and footnotes, unless indicated otherwise. See Note 15. Discontinued Operations.

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